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1987 Acura Integra Base 2D Hatchback

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October 1, 2012, 6:12 pm

Dylan E
 

Question: Distributor sparks but won't start

My distributor coil sparks but it won't spread through the cap to plug wires. I have a brand new distributor, cap, and plug wires. I don't know what to do it turns over but won't hit the spark plugs to start. It's a 94 Acura integra 1.8L ls b18 motor non vtech.


October 4, 2012, 8:02 pm

Richard W
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You could need a new coil. Also make sure the distributor cap is not broken. It's very common for that to happen when installing it.


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