Another Car wont start-wierd spark timing... - Page 2

sierrap615 · #16 03-23-2005, 11:09 PM

found sometime today - a recall from 1993. it says the distributor may fail causing a no start. an updated assembly was released. have your friend check the VIN plane for a center-punch mark above the last digit of the VIN. that punch is the completion mark, if its not there, you have the old bad design.

mysatilac · #17 03-23-2005, 11:25 PM

So, then could I send it in, as a recall-free of charge?

sierrap615 · #18 03-23-2005, 11:41 PM

you will have to ask honda, i don't know if they will honor a 12-year old warrenty claim. the bulletin number is 93-032

mysatilac · #19 03-23-2005, 11:50 PM

I'll have to call and get the VIN # from my buddy, and see if there is a mark above the VIN *hope not*

But thank you very much for the info even if they can't help, it narrows down the problem

mysatilac · #20 03-30-2005, 11:57 PM

OK I'm headed back down to Austin to work on this poor girl's car.
And i could really use some advice,

I had my buddy check the VIN, he says its right behind the inspection sticker and can barely see it, but doesn't think that there is a mark.
But the car has had the engine overhauled/swapped... will there still be a mark, or a new distributer?

Is there an easy test for the ICM/Igniter?

I'll try the noid light for the CRANK sensor as soon as I get there...

Always glad to get new opinions/confirmations!

Again, PLEASE help me get this car running!

sierrap615 · #21 03-31-2005, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysatilac

But the car has had the engine overhauled/swapped...

that changes things, depending if it was rebuilt or swap,if it was swaped then with what year, when it was done, who did it, ect, ect..... they may have used the old distribor or put in a different used one or put in a new one. check the service records if you can (as i bet they would have charged you), failing that, see if you can be lucky enought to spot a date stamp. otherwise, pick up a junkyard one for cheap to test(or buy a new one from honda)

mysatilac · #22 04-04-2005, 01:39 PM

Thanks For All the Great Help Sierrap,

I took out the ICM and got it tested, then replaced at AutoZone.

Thankfully it turns out this was the problem and the car fired right up with the new igniter.

When I fixed it, I think I was about as happy as the girl whos car it is
She had been without a car for about four months, needless to say even though she has a problem finding parking there in Austin, Its better than walking!

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