Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
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>
> I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with just
> 180,000 km on it now.
>


3 to 4 years? For sure! Mine's at 264,000km and compression is still great
and it's my daily commuter & trip car! Amazing cars for a 4 cyl!

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
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>
> I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with just
> 180,000 km on it now.
>


3 to 4 years? For sure! Mine's at 264,000km and compression is still great
and it's my daily commuter & trip car! Amazing cars for a 4 cyl!

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I have a typical multimeter, so if that is what is needed, I can test. What
is the procedure. This car will not be kept for much longer, so do not want
to buy a manual. So, if you can tell me what to look for, that would be
great.

- Phil


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FA45E7D.F694948A@neo.rr.com...
> Also, feel free to take the dist out of the car. Mark on the block
> where the rotor is pointing, and then take all the bolts out and remove
> the dist. The rotor will pry off with a big blade screwdriver. There is
> a test for the ignitor, I can check the manual if you have a meter.
bob
>
> Phil wrote:
> >
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust). I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I have a typical multimeter, so if that is what is needed, I can test. What
is the procedure. This car will not be kept for much longer, so do not want
to buy a manual. So, if you can tell me what to look for, that would be
great.

- Phil


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FA45E7D.F694948A@neo.rr.com...
> Also, feel free to take the dist out of the car. Mark on the block
> where the rotor is pointing, and then take all the bolts out and remove
> the dist. The rotor will pry off with a big blade screwdriver. There is
> a test for the ignitor, I can check the manual if you have a meter.
bob
>
> Phil wrote:
> >
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust). I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I have a typical multimeter, so if that is what is needed, I can test. What
is the procedure. This car will not be kept for much longer, so do not want
to buy a manual. So, if you can tell me what to look for, that would be
great.

- Phil


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FA45E7D.F694948A@neo.rr.com...
> Also, feel free to take the dist out of the car. Mark on the block
> where the rotor is pointing, and then take all the bolts out and remove
> the dist. The rotor will pry off with a big blade screwdriver. There is
> a test for the ignitor, I can check the manual if you have a meter.
bob
>
> Phil wrote:
> >
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust). I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I have a typical multimeter, so if that is what is needed, I can test. What
is the procedure. This car will not be kept for much longer, so do not want
to buy a manual. So, if you can tell me what to look for, that would be
great.

- Phil


"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FA45E7D.F694948A@neo.rr.com...
> Also, feel free to take the dist out of the car. Mark on the block
> where the rotor is pointing, and then take all the bolts out and remove
> the dist. The rotor will pry off with a big blade screwdriver. There is
> a test for the ignitor, I can check the manual if you have a meter.
bob
>
> Phil wrote:
> >
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust). I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

How does one get to this?

- Phil

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
was
> the problem as I recall.
>
> That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
exhaust,
> tires, brakes and minor front end.
>
> If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
thing
> failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
fashioned
> stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
>
> I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with just
> 180,000 km on it now.
>
> Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
>
> The Artful Codger
>
>
>
> "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust).
> I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

How does one get to this?

- Phil

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
was
> the problem as I recall.
>
> That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
exhaust,
> tires, brakes and minor front end.
>
> If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
thing
> failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
fashioned
> stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
>
> I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with just
> 180,000 km on it now.
>
> Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
>
> The Artful Codger
>
>
>
> "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust).
> I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

How does one get to this?

- Phil

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
was
> the problem as I recall.
>
> That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
exhaust,
> tires, brakes and minor front end.
>
> If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
thing
> failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
fashioned
> stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
>
> I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with just
> 180,000 km on it now.
>
> Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
>
> The Artful Codger
>
>
>
> "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust).
> I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

How does one get to this?

- Phil

"Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
was
> the problem as I recall.
>
> That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
exhaust,
> tires, brakes and minor front end.
>
> If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
thing
> failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
fashioned
> stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
>
> I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with just
> 180,000 km on it now.
>
> Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
>
> The Artful Codger
>
>
>
> "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
How
> > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
rotor
> > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
dust).
> I
> > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way to
> > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
the
> > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > - Phil
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I personally did not repair this but my mechanic friend told me that is
where the ignition module was located.
Under the left foot rest on a 92 Accord.

The Artful Codger
"Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Vi1pb.64082$9E1.274720@attbi_s52...
> How does one get to this?
>
> - Phil
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> > About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> > problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
> was
> > the problem as I recall.
> >
> > That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> > repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
> exhaust,
> > tires, brakes and minor front end.
> >
> > If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
> thing
> > failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
> fashioned
> > stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
> >
> > I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with
just
> > 180,000 km on it now.
> >
> > Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
> >
> > The Artful Codger
> >
> >
> >
> > "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
> How
> > > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
> rotor
> > > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
> dust).
> > I
> > > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way
to
> > > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
> the
> > > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > - Phil
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I personally did not repair this but my mechanic friend told me that is
where the ignition module was located.
Under the left foot rest on a 92 Accord.

The Artful Codger
"Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Vi1pb.64082$9E1.274720@attbi_s52...
> How does one get to this?
>
> - Phil
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> > About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> > problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
> was
> > the problem as I recall.
> >
> > That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> > repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
> exhaust,
> > tires, brakes and minor front end.
> >
> > If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
> thing
> > failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
> fashioned
> > stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
> >
> > I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with
just
> > 180,000 km on it now.
> >
> > Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
> >
> > The Artful Codger
> >
> >
> >
> > "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
> How
> > > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
> rotor
> > > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
> dust).
> > I
> > > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way
to
> > > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
> the
> > > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > - Phil
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I personally did not repair this but my mechanic friend told me that is
where the ignition module was located.
Under the left foot rest on a 92 Accord.

The Artful Codger
"Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Vi1pb.64082$9E1.274720@attbi_s52...
> How does one get to this?
>
> - Phil
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> > About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> > problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
> was
> > the problem as I recall.
> >
> > That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> > repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
> exhaust,
> > tires, brakes and minor front end.
> >
> > If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
> thing
> > failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
> fashioned
> > stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
> >
> > I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with
just
> > 180,000 km on it now.
> >
> > Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
> >
> > The Artful Codger
> >
> >
> >
> > "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
> How
> > > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
> rotor
> > > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
> dust).
> > I
> > > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way
to
> > > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
> the
> > > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > - Phil
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

I personally did not repair this but my mechanic friend told me that is
where the ignition module was located.
Under the left foot rest on a 92 Accord.

The Artful Codger
"Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:Vi1pb.64082$9E1.274720@attbi_s52...
> How does one get to this?
>
> - Phil
>
> "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:do%ob.152936$3f.78220@twister01.bloor.is.net. cable.rogers.com...
> > About 3 years ago on our 92 Accord I had what sounds like the same
> > problem --- was the ignition relay located under the left foot rest that
> was
> > the problem as I recall.
> >
> > That has been the only failure this car has had since new -- all other
> > repair bills have been for normal maintenance and wearables such as
> exhaust,
> > tires, brakes and minor front end.
> >
> > If I can remember the bill was something like $200 can. Oh one other
> thing
> > failed and that was the radio antenna which I replace with an old
> fashioned
> > stick style rather than the one hidden power one.
> >
> > I figure there's at least 3 to 4 more years of wear in this baby with
just
> > 180,000 km on it now.
> >
> > Hope yours is as dependable as this one.
> >
> > The Artful Codger
> >
> >
> >
> > "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:32Xob.62459$ao4.166508@attbi_s51...
> > > My 1991 Accord stopped running, without warning. I towed it home and
> > > determined the timing belt is not broken, but that there is no spark.
> How
> > > can I determine what the cause of this problem is? The distributor
> rotor
> > > turns, and there is no evidence of distributor bearing failure (no
> dust).
> > I
> > > understand the igniter may be a problem, but that there may be no way
to
> > > test it without just buying one, which is not returnable. Also, does
> the
> > > rotor just pull off? It does not want to come off.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > - Phil
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: 1991 Accord Dead Igntion
 

| How can I determine what the cause of this problem is?

Touch the ridge ( above coil ) of your distributor cap while some1
cranks engine, if you can feel ~1320v AC jolt, "ignitor" is fine.