Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat If you've got a problem you just can't figure out, a noise you can't diagnose, or a check engine light that won't go away, ask about it here!

MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:19 PM
  #1  
sittinfatdownsouth's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8
From:
Default MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

Whats up peeps. Im new to all this. I am in serious need of some help. I own a 94 civic ex. My problem is my car keeps burning up distributors. I have put three in the car in the last month. car runs fine then all the sudden will let me sit!! So I have recently put the 4th distributor in and now I cannot get any kind of spark. New plugs, wires, ect. Checked timing still no spark. Even swapped out the ecu no luck. Some one please help!!
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:45 PM
  #2  
RonJ's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,453
From: Houston, Texas
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

What part(s) of the distributor have you replaced four times?

 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:01 PM
  #3  
RonJ's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,453
From: Houston, Texas
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

Also check whether engine ground connection G101 is tight and making good electrical contact (not corroded):

 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:46 PM
  #4  
sittinfatdownsouth's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8
From:
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

actually I have been using remanufactered distributors.
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 07:57 PM
  #5  
RonJ's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,453
From: Houston, Texas
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

You need to provide more detailed information.

Is the distributor problem due to an issue with moisture accumulation in the distributor?

Does the CEL turn ON when the distributor fails?

Have you been replacing the distributor housing containing all three sensors (see picture)?

Have you not replaced other distributor components such as the coil, igniter unit, rotor, or cap (see picture)?
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:04 PM
  #6  
sittinfatdownsouth's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8
From:
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

Yes I have replaced the housing and all the sensors inside. Cap rotor and plugs and wires were all replaced.
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:05 PM
  #7  
RonJ's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,453
From: Houston, Texas
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

So you have not replaced the coil or igniter units?
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:06 PM
  #8  
sittinfatdownsouth's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8
From:
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

No there is no issue with any kind of moisture inside anywhere. Not sure what the CEL is. Read the codes on the ecu nothing
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:08 PM
  #9  
sittinfatdownsouth's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 8
From:
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

Yes I have replaced the coil and the igniter
 
Old Feb 15, 2008 | 08:20 PM
  #10  
RonJ's Avatar
Recognized HCF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,453
From: Houston, Texas
Default RE: MY CIVIC KEEPS BURNING DISTRIBUTORS

So four times you have replaced the distributor housing, coil, igniter unit, rotor, and cap?

If so, what made you believe that replacing all of these components was necessary?

 



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:45 AM.