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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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hi, i have a 94 civic with d16z6... engine will not start, starter is working, battery is charged, fuel pressure is good 40psi. i have checked, i am getting spark at plugs, i just dont know if its enough. any help would be gladly appreciated, thanks ahead of time!!!
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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anyone, any tips or help??? if you need info on motor or setup or things ive tried just ask... thanks
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:55 AM
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change your igniter
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 05:01 AM
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my igniter??? you mean the dizzy or distributor... i seem to be getting spark bbut i dont think its enough... wouldnt it still start tho even if i had low spark?? it doesnt even sound like it is gonna start..
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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You can change the dizzy or just the igniter.You'll still get some spark but it wont start itll just turn over
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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As mentioned, if you have a weak spark check the ICU, [igniter] and the coil, also check spark plug leads, the cap and rotor... http://www.ht-archive.com/showthread.php?p=10136469. 94
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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ok thanks alot!! i will change the distributor and rotor. i have a msd external coil... is there any way i can check if it is still good???
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