startup problems with b16a swap
rosman4u
05-12-2003, 01:00 PM
Well I finished my swap, b16a into a 88 civic dx, wire harness conversion done, all set to go, try and startup the motor and it cranks but I get no spark, ??? anyone run into this with there swap, I checked everything but no spark, bad distributor maybe? help please.
mellowboy
05-12-2003, 01:05 PM
Check your ignition coil, cap and rotor. I would replace them if u haven't done that yet.
crxlvr
05-12-2003, 01:10 PM
ive heard alot of the dizzy's dont work right, so id check into that first.
rosman4u
05-12-2003, 01:53 PM
hmm..I did change the cap & rotor still to no avail, if I order a new distributor what should I order from? 95 del sol vtec? or any 88 civic & up will do? I was told a 95 del sol dohc vtec cap & rotor should work, well it didn't, what did work was a 90 civic si cap & rotor.
redmanjd
05-12-2003, 03:52 PM
i had the same prob it was my distrib
4-Door Flunky
05-12-2003, 04:17 PM
Try changing the coil before you go shopping for another distributor. They are fiendishly expensive.
Besides, the coil probably costs less than $50, and if that's not the problem, you can always take it back and get a refund.
Flunky
PS-I once had the same problem you've got now, and a new coil got it to make spark again. Take the one out of your distributor and take it with you when you go to purchase a new one.
PPS-The other culprit that can cause lack of spark is the ignitor.
Besides, the coil probably costs less than $50, and if that's not the problem, you can always take it back and get a refund.
Flunky
PS-I once had the same problem you've got now, and a new coil got it to make spark again. Take the one out of your distributor and take it with you when you go to purchase a new one.
PPS-The other culprit that can cause lack of spark is the ignitor.
crxlvr
05-12-2003, 04:18 PM
id say the dizzy out of a 94 del sol vtec should work.
mellowboy
05-12-2003, 04:35 PM
Originally posted by crxlvr
id say the dizzy out of a 94 del sol vtec should work.
It'll work but remember but those are obd1 and obd2 distributors u guys are talkin about. U can use the 90-91 integra distributor but u have to break off the third leg. I'd say replace the coil to see if thats the problem.
id say the dizzy out of a 94 del sol vtec should work.
It'll work but remember but those are obd1 and obd2 distributors u guys are talkin about. U can use the 90-91 integra distributor but u have to break off the third leg. I'd say replace the coil to see if thats the problem.
mellowboy
05-12-2003, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by rosman4u
I was told a 95 del sol dohc vtec cap & rotor should work, well it didn't, what did work was a 90 civic si cap & rotor.
Always use distributor parts from a non obd.
I was told a 95 del sol dohc vtec cap & rotor should work, well it didn't, what did work was a 90 civic si cap & rotor.
Always use distributor parts from a non obd.
EF You
05-12-2003, 10:39 PM
make sure all your grounds are tight first. especially check the one that bolts to the thermostat, everyone forgets it. if that doesnt solve your spark problem, check everything in your distributor. look in the haynes or the helms manual for resistance specs for the primary and secondary windings for the coil, and the igniter resistance specs. if anything isnt right, then replace the part.
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