how do i remove the distributor rotor from a 2000 civic lx.
i need to remove it so i can remove a black plastic cover over the igntion coil, and remove the coil itself.
theirs no screw holding down the rotor like on an old GM hei distributor. it looks pressed on. thanx in advance.
2006-10-23 03:52:25 · 6 answers · asked by evlme2 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
We have a 97 civic which is the same as the 2000's I think, and there is a screw, you have to bump the inginition to get the rotor to turn, then you should be able to see it.
2006-10-23 03:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mike C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTE: The radio may contain a coded theft protection circuit. Always make note of the code before disconnecting the battery.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Access the crankshaft pulley bolt through the left side inner fender liner. Use a socket, long extension and a suitable ratchet to rotate the engine. Rotate the engine counterclockwise until the white Top Dead Center (TDC) mark on the pulley aligns with the pointer on the engine cover.
Label and the ignition wires but do not remove them.
Remove the distributor cap and note the location of the ignition rotor. If the ignition rotor is not pointing toward the terminal of the distributor cap for cylinder No. 1, rotate the crankshaft one complete revolution counterclockwise, and align the white (TDC) mark on the pulley with the pointer on the engine cover.
If the distributor is going to be reinstalled, make an alignment mark between the distributor housing and the cylinder head using a scribe or a chisel. Then, and using a scribe, felt tipped marker or touch up paint, make an alignment mark on the distributor housing for the rotor.
Uncouple the electrical connectors on the side of the distributor.
Remove the three distributor mounting bolts.
Remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
To install:
NOTE: If the camshaft or crankshaft has rotated during assembly, rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the white Top Dead Center (TDC) mark on the pulley aligns with the pointer on the engine cover. If the valve cover and upper timing cover have been removed, be sure the UP mark on the camshaft is facing up, and that the crankshaft TDC mark aligns with the pointer on the lower timing cover.
Coat a new O-ring with clean engine oil and install it onto the distributor shaft.
Install the distributor into the cylinder head. The offset lug on the distributor shaft will fit into the groove on the end of the camshaft in only one direction. If the distributor is being reinstalled, align the marks made during disassembly.
Install the three mounting bolts, only hand-tighten them at this time.
Couple the electrical connectors on the side of the distributor.
If removed, reconnect the ignition wires in the correct order.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: The Powertrain Control Module(PCM) idle memory must be reset after reconnecting the battery. Start the engine and hold it at 3000 rpm until the cooling fan comes on. Then allow the engine to idle for about five minutes with all accessories OFF and with the transmission in Park or neutral.
Check and adjust the ignition timing.
Enter the radio security code.
2006-10-23 03:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Wil T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
97 Civic Distributor
2016-10-15 23:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by hasselman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never worked on the Honda's but it's possible that it is very similar to Toyota which has a screw in the side of the rotor shaft which screws into the rotor shaft itself. Just rotate the rotor and you should see it.
2006-10-23 04:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you have been waiting to initiate the automobile and get it working for half-hour, i could say your distributor, cap, rotor, spark plug, and timing according to hazard all ok - you're possibly getting the spark you may desire to initiate the engine. have you ever examined for gasoline? Is your gasoline tank close to to empty? that's advisable to unplug the spark plug cable for each spark plug, crank the engine for some seconds, do away with the spark plug and verify to make certain in case you spot any signs and indications of gasoline on the suggestion. If no longer, your subject may be which includes your gasoline pump/gasoline injectors? have you ever checked your air clear out? replace or make valuable that's sparkling so your combustion gets stable sparkling air mixture. stable success!
2016-11-25 00:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by bocklund 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time it just pulls right off. put a little tension on it.
2006-10-23 03:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by ljk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋