I'm working on a 96 Accord EX wagon with 4-cylinder. The check engine light is on, and idle speed is too low with the A/C on. The check engine light blinks 8 times when I check for codes. The Honda manual says Code 8 indicates a bad TDC and/or CKP sensor. The manual says the resistance of each of the sensors should be 0.5 - 1.0 K ohms, but my sensors measure 2.6 K ohms. Are these sensors really bad? I doubt they are, because I doubt that each sensor would fail and measure exactly the same resistance. I suspect something else is wrong. Can I get a Code 8 because of too low idle caused by another problem? I checked the IAC (idle air control) valve, and it seems to be functioning. Any help would be much appreciated.

Jim

 

need a new distributor aseemly.. go to distributorking.com they have new one cheap.

andy

 

I don't understand how the distributor assembly is related to my problem.

Jim

 

On this engine, the sensors are located near the end of the crankshaft on the timing belt side, not on the distributor. Any advice?

Jim