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Old 10-25-2004, 10:34 AM   #1
fgiblin
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Question Which Aftermarket Igniter

Hello All,
About six months ago, I replaced the coil and igniter in my 90Civic (std, 1.5L), so solve a low RPM engine missing/stalling problem. That worked fine, but now just 3,000 miles later, the engine is having trouble while cruising and I am getting the Code 15 light (igniter circuit). So, I'm pretty sure the igniter is shot, but I'm worried that it failed so soon.

I just orded a new one that carries the Bosch label (same as the previous one), but I've heard that some aftermarket igniters are bad (like the ones that had been used in the factory originally).

I'd like to know if this Bosch igniter is good to go or if I should reorder the part to get the NEC (I've heard that this 'brown one' is better than the 'black one'). I haven't heard anyone bad mouthing the Bosch but I'd like to know your all's opinion before I open her up.

Another factor: I had a plug come loose about a month back and had to drive it on three cylinders for about 20 miles. I understand that this can put added stress on the coil and igniter so this might have hastened an otherwise good igniter's demise.....maybe.

Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Frank in DC
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