Re: 91 CIVIC won't start!? No spark???
 

"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:o_2dnbzC7cGNeqzfRVn-rg@rogers.com...
> So i just tried it, and it started normal!
> WHAT IS HAPPENING :s
>

That pretty much rules out the ignition coil - they usually stay dead. The
ignitor tends to be that way, too, so this knocks it down on the list of
suspects pretty far.

Next thought - the ignition switch. If it fails again, look to see if the
usual warning lights are on when the switch is in the "run" position. If
not, the ignition switch becomes the top suspect. (That would also show up
in the original test list I had for you as no voltage to the coil and
ignitor - fails test #1.) There are less common things that can do it, but
following the common causes works most of the time.

You don't need a code grabber for your '91... the '96s and later need them.
The procedure to retrieve and clear codes in your car are in the manual you
can view on line at
http://www.iequus.com/assets/manuals..._E_14JAN03.pdf
Wherever it says to hook up a code reader it means a jumper wire - no
kidding! I bought the tool set for $35 at Checker Auto and it had a printed
version of this manual, two jumper plugs (one for Toyotas and one for
Hondas), and a plastic screwdriver dealy for Nissans. I wuz robbed!

Mike

Re: 91 CIVIC won't start!? No spark???
 

"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:o_2dnbzC7cGNeqzfRVn-rg@rogers.com...
> So i just tried it, and it started normal!
> WHAT IS HAPPENING :s
>

That pretty much rules out the ignition coil - they usually stay dead. The
ignitor tends to be that way, too, so this knocks it down on the list of
suspects pretty far.

Next thought - the ignition switch. If it fails again, look to see if the
usual warning lights are on when the switch is in the "run" position. If
not, the ignition switch becomes the top suspect. (That would also show up
in the original test list I had for you as no voltage to the coil and
ignitor - fails test #1.) There are less common things that can do it, but
following the common causes works most of the time.

You don't need a code grabber for your '91... the '96s and later need them.
The procedure to retrieve and clear codes in your car are in the manual you
can view on line at
http://www.iequus.com/assets/manuals..._E_14JAN03.pdf
Wherever it says to hook up a code reader it means a jumper wire - no
kidding! I bought the tool set for $35 at Checker Auto and it had a printed
version of this manual, two jumper plugs (one for Toyotas and one for
Hondas), and a plastic screwdriver dealy for Nissans. I wuz robbed!

Mike