After a -30F night with even worse winds, my car wouldn't start.

As I am no mechanic, I'll try to explain it the best I can:

1) Battery has a good charge.
2) Alternator is new.
3) I can hear the fuel pump engage when I put it in the "on" position.
4) Starter turns over but doesn't seem to create a spark.
5) I changed the spark plugs and ignition wires and car still doesn't start.
6) It has run rich since the day I got it.
7) It has a half a tank of gas, the other half drove the car fine, so I don't think it's bad gas (BP).
8) 150,000 miles..


What do you guys think? I originally thought a sensor or something, maybe the fuel line. As I said, I'm no mechanic, that's why I'm here! In reference to the other thread, I hope it's not the igniter or coil..

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

The lack of spark at the plugs suggests a bad coil or igniter unit in the distributor. Start by testing the coil:

 

Well, what you say makes sense, thanks for the quick reply. Where did you get those photos?? One of those Chilton books or whatever they are called?

 

http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Civic/

 

Thank you very much, Ron.