wrote:
> My 96 Civic stalled while going about 30 MPH as I was shifting gears; it
> will not restart. When I check for a spark at each cylinder, the spark
> is intermittent and varies in intensity. As the engine cranks, the
> spark goes from nothing to good to very weak. I've changed the usual
> items: distributor cap, rotor and ignition wires.
>
> Would the igniter cause the engine to suddenly shut down and not
> restart? Would it cause an intermittent spark and one that varies in
> intensity?
>
> I would greatly appreciate any advice.
>


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Your car may have been overdue for a timing belt. Take off the
distributor cap and turn the engine over by hand. Rotor should turn. If
not, your timing belt is broken. If TB is OK, try holding pedal to floor
and see if it will start. Can't hurt. Owner's Manual describes this trick.

'Curly'