Re: Question re: '92 Accord Ignition Control Module
 

>something else to look out for - the condenser. i had a couple of
>igniters go at 12 month intervals. because of other reasons, i replaced
>the original condenser on my distributor, and haven't had any more
>problems with the igniter since - it's been nearly 3 years now. since
>you're going to be in there, i strongly recommend you replace this part
>at the same time if there is one with your distributor. and go oem on
>the igniter btw.

Thanks again, Jim - I'll look into replacing the condenser as well.
Will go OEM on everything for sure. - Paul

Re: Question re: '92 Accord Ignition Control Module
 

>Not sure what you mean by safety here, but it seems to me
>the failure of the igniter is akin, worst case, to running
>out of gasoline.

The scary thing was suddenly losing power brakes and steering. At
least I think that's what happened. In terms of oem vs. non-oem, I
guess some of that is just the luck of the draw. But wanting to keep
the odds as much in my favor as possible, will go oem this time around
and keep my fingers crossed. Have a nice weekend. - Paul.

Re: Question re: '92 Accord Ignition Control Module
 

>Not sure what you mean by safety here, but it seems to me
>the failure of the igniter is akin, worst case, to running
>out of gasoline.

The scary thing was suddenly losing power brakes and steering. At
least I think that's what happened. In terms of oem vs. non-oem, I
guess some of that is just the luck of the draw. But wanting to keep
the odds as much in my favor as possible, will go oem this time around
and keep my fingers crossed. Have a nice weekend. - Paul.

Re: Question re: '92 Accord Ignition Control Module
 

>Not sure what you mean by safety here, but it seems to me
>the failure of the igniter is akin, worst case, to running
>out of gasoline.

The scary thing was suddenly losing power brakes and steering. At
least I think that's what happened. In terms of oem vs. non-oem, I
guess some of that is just the luck of the draw. But wanting to keep
the odds as much in my favor as possible, will go oem this time around
and keep my fingers crossed. Have a nice weekend. - Paul.

Re: Question re: '92 Accord Ignition Control Module
 

"Paul D" <pauls@hotmail.com> wrote
>>Not sure what you mean by safety here, but it seems to me
>>the failure of the igniter is akin, worst case, to running
>>out of gasoline.
>
> The scary thing was suddenly losing power brakes and
> steering.

I think you might have a touch of confusion here. There are
ABS brakes (= anti-lock brakes), but they are not affected
by a loss of ignition anything. The brake system (ABS or
otherwise) relies on mechanical systems, when push comes to
shove. Maybe, with a lot of coincidences at work, losing
certain electrical features (all not really ignition
related) might compromise the ABS action, but the braking
action will, for the overwhelming part, still be very much
intact. So you'd have to, ya know, both lose certain very
specific electrical (non-ignition) features and be in a
situation where ABS is essential (really wet or snowy roads,
say).

As for power steering: The "power" part comes from the
engine crankshaft powering the PS pump via the PS belt.
Again, all mechanical. A loss of the igniter will cause the
crankshaft to slow, but then the whole car is slowing down,
too. Also, fact is the driver can still quite safely steer
the car if, say, the PS belt were removed or if it broke.
Making really large turns or maneuvers simply takes more
"umph" on the part of the driver as s/he turns the steering
wheel. The "power assist" is gone, but steering ability is
still present.

> least I think that's what happened. In terms of oem vs.
> non-oem, I
> guess some of that is just the luck of the draw. But
> wanting to keep
> the odds as much in my favor as possible, will go oem this
> time around
> and keep my fingers crossed. Have a nice weekend. - Paul.

Understood, and likewise.

Re: Question re: '92 Accord Ignition Control Module
 

"Paul D" <pauls@hotmail.com> wrote
>>Not sure what you mean by safety here, but it seems to me
>>the failure of the igniter is akin, worst case, to running
>>out of gasoline.
>
> The scary thing was suddenly losing power brakes and
> steering.

I think you might have a touch of confusion here. There are
ABS brakes (= anti-lock brakes), but they are not affected
by a loss of ignition anything. The brake system (ABS or
otherwise) relies on mechanical systems, when push comes to
shove. Maybe, with a lot of coincidences at work, losing
certain electrical features (all not really ignition
related) might compromise the ABS action, but the braking
action will, for the overwhelming part, still be very much
intact. So you'd have to, ya know, both lose certain very
specific electrical (non-ignition) features and be in a
situation where ABS is essential (really wet or snowy roads,
say).

As for power steering: The "power" part comes from the
engine crankshaft powering the PS pump via the PS belt.
Again, all mechanical. A loss of the igniter will cause the
crankshaft to slow, but then the whole car is slowing down,
too. Also, fact is the driver can still quite safely steer
the car if, say, the PS belt were removed or if it broke.
Making really large turns or maneuvers simply takes more
"umph" on the part of the driver as s/he turns the steering
wheel. The "power assist" is gone, but steering ability is
still present.

> least I think that's what happened. In terms of oem vs.
> non-oem, I
> guess some of that is just the luck of the draw. But
> wanting to keep
> the odds as much in my favor as possible, will go oem this
> time around
> and keep my fingers crossed. Have a nice weekend. - Paul.

Understood, and likewise.

Re: Question re: '92 Accord Ignition Control Module
 

"Paul D" <pauls@hotmail.com> wrote
>>Not sure what you mean by safety here, but it seems to me
>>the failure of the igniter is akin, worst case, to running
>>out of gasoline.
>
> The scary thing was suddenly losing power brakes and
> steering.

I think you might have a touch of confusion here. There are
ABS brakes (= anti-lock brakes), but they are not affected
by a loss of ignition anything. The brake system (ABS or
otherwise) relies on mechanical systems, when push comes to
shove. Maybe, with a lot of coincidences at work, losing
certain electrical features (all not really ignition
related) might compromise the ABS action, but the braking
action will, for the overwhelming part, still be very much
intact. So you'd have to, ya know, both lose certain very
specific electrical (non-ignition) features and be in a
situation where ABS is essential (really wet or snowy roads,
say).

As for power steering: The "power" part comes from the
engine crankshaft powering the PS pump via the PS belt.
Again, all mechanical. A loss of the igniter will cause the
crankshaft to slow, but then the whole car is slowing down,
too. Also, fact is the driver can still quite safely steer
the car if, say, the PS belt were removed or if it broke.
Making really large turns or maneuvers simply takes more
"umph" on the part of the driver as s/he turns the steering
wheel. The "power assist" is gone, but steering ability is
still present.

> least I think that's what happened. In terms of oem vs.
> non-oem, I
> guess some of that is just the luck of the draw. But
> wanting to keep
> the odds as much in my favor as possible, will go oem this
> time around
> and keep my fingers crossed. Have a nice weekend. - Paul.

Understood, and likewise.