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FlyLow -> Ignition coil (7/14/2008 4:40:25 PM)

Is it necessary to replace the ignition coil (the one under distributor cap) after a certain time? Does the tip wear out? Or is there a way to clean the tip with something?

2dr 1999 Accord LX 2.3L 5-spd

  
JimBlake -> RE: Ignition coil (7/15/2008 6:13:35 AM)

No schedule for replacement.  Wait till it breaks.

I usually scrape the crud out with a knife.  Theres no motion against that, so it usually doesn''t get bad.  Is it missing the little spring so the spark has to jump a gap??

FlyLow -> RE: Ignition coil (7/15/2008 6:07:28 PM)

If you mean the spring on the distributor cap that is supposed to touch the coil tip, then yes it is there. The tip looks delicate i was affraid to scrape it off. What does it look like when new? Any one have a picture?

JimBlake -> RE: Ignition coil (7/16/2008 6:33:25 AM)

Coil #11 isnt shown in much detail.

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FlyLow -> RE: Ignition coil (7/20/2008 4:36:27 PM)

so I just changed the distributor cap and the rotor. I put a bunch of dielectric grease on wires and caps connectors. The car started for a few seconds just fine, and then died, and now it wont start.  What the happened? (same car as above)

FlyLow -> RE: Ignition coil (7/20/2008 5:49:10 PM)

Turns out the fuel pump isnt working, cause i cant hear it when ignition is turned on, the fuse looks fine.  How does the pump go out from changing distributor cap and rotor?


FlyLow -> RE: Ignition coil (7/20/2008 6:42:21 PM)

The manual says to test the lead #5 on connector that is on the fuel pump for voltage.  Is that with ingnition on or off?  I didn''t get voltage from there.  Has anyone had this problem?

FlyLow -> RE: Ignition coil (7/20/2008 7:29:18 PM)

Car has 110K miles, how long do fuel pumps last?

JimBlake -> RE: Ignition coil (7/21/2008 7:34:26 AM)

Turn key to ON but not immediately to START.

Main relay gives power to fuelpump for about 2 seconds.  Test that wire during that time.

FlyLow -> RE: Ignition coil (7/21/2008 2:35:30 PM)

Ok I got roughly 12V on one of the leads  for about 2 seconds, on the fuel pump connector, after turning the ignition to ON, just before start.  So it has to be the fuel pump.  Is there a way to test the pump without taking it out?

JimBlake -> RE: Ignition coil (7/21/2008 3:18:20 PM)

Test OTHER lead for good ground connection.

Then make up jumper wires to supply power (+ & -) dirctly from battery to pump.
If pump runs with the jumpers, we need more tests.

FlyLow -> RE: Ignition coil (7/21/2008 9:41:30 PM)

I got a new pump from autozone $174 swapped it out, and she started right up.

JimBlake -> RE: Ignition coil (7/22/2008 5:35:05 AM)

Thanks for posting the FIX.  I would have tested before spending that much, but you got it done.

  

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