cel code 8, tdc sensor

[integragsrt]

i need some help i have a 96 integra gs-r obd2 of course i had the cel 8 come up so i bouth a new distributor like i reall on all the forums and it went away now three days later it poped up again and my car doesnt want to start i rest it a couple of times and still nothing i went back to my car tryed starting it again and it started but the cel 8 was still flashing i need help...

[travagliante]

Well id say post in the integra forum? duh!!

You need a new distributor.
TDC,CYL,CRANK angle sensors are theroetically "a part of the distributor" they cannot be replaced. A new dizzy is what you need,

[Beater88]

No need to be mean...
Integra is just a fancy Civic...

You replaced the Dizzy and it came back, bummer did you get a new one or used one?

Could be something wrong with the wiring or plug.

I have heard that the Honda motors have issues with proper grounding on the dizzy. I was told by several parts people that you must run a ground wire to one of the bolts on the Distributor or they blowup and should run a good ground to the main engine harness ground that is bolted to a waterjacket. Stupid place to put a ground anyway, electrolysis after a while will not allow for a good ground. Though don’t make the mistake that most people make and leave the main ground grounded to the block you will create a ground loop. You should run a wire to the block ground and solder and shrinkwrap to the engine harness ground. Check all your grounds too. Big issues come from this. I always replace my grounds with 4awg wire from the battery to chassis and from chassis to motor, and I got to a tranny bolt, when I get a new car. Maybe overkill but I never have ground issues

[MrSmith]

Originally Posted by Beater88

No need to be mean...
Integra is just a fancy Civic...

You replaced the Dizzy and it came back, bummer did you get a new one or used one?

Could be something wrong with the wiring or plug.

I have heard that the Honda motors have issues with proper grounding on the dizzy. I was told by several parts people that you must run a ground wire to one of the bolts on the Distributor or they blowup and should run a good ground to the main engine harness ground that is bolted to a waterjacket. Stupid place to put a ground anyway, electrolysis after a while will not allow for a good ground. Though don’t make the mistake that most people make and leave the main ground grounded to the block you will create a ground loop. You should run a wire to the block ground and solder and shrinkwrap to the engine harness ground. Check all your grounds too. Big issues come from this. I always replace my grounds with 4awg wire from the battery to chassis and from chassis to motor, and I got to a tranny bolt, when I get a new car. Maybe overkill but I never have ground issues

Ok this is real old I know. I have an Acura Legend 1990. I have a code 8. so I checked my book and its just as the other hondas are TDC {Crank angle} I replaced my Distributor with a New one/ Out the box from an autopart store. My code went away for about 20 minutes and returned. I read what was said about the ground. Im not understanding were my ground for the distributor is. can someone assist.