It's my wife's '93 Integra GS. Occasionally, while driving, it would just stop firing, but the problem was intermittent. Usually, it would start right back up. This time, it won't. When I turn the key, I can hear the starter going, but no catch to make the engine turn over.

The rotor was REALLY loose, so I replaced the cap & rotor. No luck. Now I've replaced the distributor. Still nothing.

Where should I go next? Solenoid? Would the fuel filter cause this kind of problem? No loss of power when it is running. HELP! I need suggestions!

 

have you tried plugs and wires?

 

I've got them, but thought maybe I was on the wrong track since the changing out the distributor didn't work. Would 1 wire going out shut down the entire system and make the engine die?

I figured that if 1 wire went out, it would miss, but wouldn't keep the other three from firing. I mean, the thing completely stopped firing all at once. We going along at around 45mpg when it went and I told her to not press the clutch so that it might possible get the engine to fire, like a push start. Didn't happen...

So, you think wires might cause a shutdown on all 4 cylinders at once?

 

could be the internal coil

 

How difficult is that to replace? What has to come off for me to get to it?

Thanks for any help!

 

Also make sure you are getting some fuel. Listen for the fuel pump and/or check the fuel pressure

 

it's possible that fouled plugs might keep the engine from running.. but yes, you're right, if it's just one wire, the engine might still run.. badly, but yes.

 

i am having the same type of trouble with my crx right now, it is driving me crazy because i can't figure it out.
are you also losing your other electrical components--- cluster , clock, turnsignals any thing like that??

 

when you take off the distributor cap, you'll see a rectangular black box with a coil/spring sticking out. that unit is your coil. its about $90 or so from the dealer for a new one.

 

Actually, I just replaced the distributor, cap & rotor, so the internal coil was included in that batch. Any other thoughts?

Thanks for the help!