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Old March 21st 07, 03:38 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Default Distributor cap/cover 1997 Civic

On Mar 21, 8:58 am, Tegger > wrote:
> wrote in news:1174466850.112426.49170
> @p15g2000hsd.googlegroups.com:
>
> > I still cannot figure out what's wrong
> > with my car. Long story short, I bought it brand new, never had a
> > problem with it, EVER, and then last week it suddenly stopped running
> > in the middle of the road! Without warning! Weird, eh?

>
> Not "weird". If your spark disappears, the car will not run. You've never
> checked for spark, have you?
>
> 90% of start problems are ignition-related. Right now yours sounds like the
> igniter.
>
>
>
> > It's not the timing belt (checked), it's not the fuel system
> > (checked), and now it's down to ignition...

>
> Could have told you that right from the beginning in that other thread you
> started then abandoned. 90% of start problems are ignition-related.
>
> Instead of yakkin' it up in here, go do some actual diagnostics instead.
> You never know, you might just find your problem.
>
> Check out this handy page:http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/startproblems.html
>
> --
> Tegger
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/


P.S.
Tegger, I saw your note above, but know I've read your faq almost
nonstop for the past 8-10 hours. Trust me, this novice is really
tryin! It's a great resource you have there, much appreciated

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