Hi all,

I'm about to replace my spark plugs and along with it my distributor rotor. Does anybody know whether the 02 accord (4 cyl, manual) uses a Tec or Apache type? Thanks in advance.

 

That's something you'll have to look into on the distributor. I'm pretty sure Honda stopped using 2 different types of distributors in 1998. If they are different, a parts store should be able to determine which one it is based on the engine code, it's stamped right below or around the upper coolant hose on the block.

F23A1 - VTEC 4cyl LX/EX
F23A4 - ULEV VTEC 4cyl LX/EX
F23A5 - non-VTEC 4cyl DX

 

Go to www dot hondaautomotiveparts dot com
click PARTS
put in your car's information

Look at the 2 different distributor pictures, which one matches YOURS?

 

Thanks for the input guys. '02 Accord EX Coupe has a HITACHI distributor just as an FYI for everyone else.

 

For everyone else, I bet it's random since they're probably BOTH used. Honda normally has more than one supplier for most things, and occasionally they're not absolutely identical.