1996 Honda civic cx distributor?

Question

2 years ago i changed the distributor cap on my car (honda civic cx 1996) i wasent able to change the rotor (couldent remove the screw). Two days ago i had to change it again . When i removed the cap, i removed the first screw no problem, the second one broke off half way out (i dident use any force at all) the third one broke clean off just as i started removing it, i dident touch the rotor this time. I put the new cap on with only one screw holding it so i could get it to the garage. The mecanic was pretty busy and reluctenly took my car in. After looking at it he says he cant touch it, he says he will problably break the distributor housing if he trys to remove the broken screws or the rotor. He told me to use a couple of tie wraps to hold it in place (ya right). Fist Question is: does this sound right. Second question. How much will it cost me to change the whole distriburator.

Answer 1

a mechanic will charge you by the hour to drill out screws.however long it takes.buy a new dist.

Answer 2

i don't think you need to change distributor just need to take it out than try to take the broken screw out be a lot easier. mechanic they should be able to do that for you at last he want to charge you your arm and leg. here what you should do:
1) take your cap out mark your rotor tip direction and mark your distributor housing so you can put it back in the same spot as you take out.
2) mark adjustment bolt location and take the bolts that distrubutor inplace out.
3) pull distrubutor out straight forward so the gear won't move.
when you install just reverse how you take out,make sure all the mark are line up good otherwise it won't start, if somehow your car won't start may you have to reinstall distrubutor again.
to do that:
1) rotate you piston untill it get to top dead center, i don't know how much you know about the system work the best bit is go get you a repair manual and follow instruction that should halp you get your car running.

Answer 3

Sky is right but he forgot the B20 (from the CR-V) and the H22 (from the Prelude) will also fit. the last one will need some modification and I only recommend for straight line performance (on a closed course!!). Handling will suffer with the H22, but you'll have big power and big torque. Still the B-Seires are your best bet since they deliver the goods and are designed for that chassis.

Answer 4

Check Engine light on? Under 150,000 miles ?
Take to Honda for extended warranty. read this Technical service Bulletin

Emissions System - Warranty Extension
Notes

98-081

March 18, 2003
Applies To:
1995 Accord V6 - ALL
1996 Models except Passport - ALL
1997 Models except Passport - ALL

Emissions Warranty Extension
(Supersedes 98-081, dated March 9, 1999)

Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have claimed that the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system in the affected vehicles does not fully perform in the manner that they believe is required. Specifically, they believe the OBD system is not sensitive enough to detect some engine misfire conditions.

In an effort to resolve this issue, American Honda has agreed to extend the emissions warranty on all of the affected vehicles and to provide emissions-related services during the warranty period.

WARRANTY EXTENSION INFORMATION

American Honda is extending the emissions warranty on all affected vehicles to 14 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. The basic terms of this extended warranty are the same as given with the original Federal and California emissions warranties.

Federal Emissions Warranties - The time and mileage periods for the Emissions-related Design and Defects Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty are lengthened from 4 years or 50,000 miles to 14 years or 150,000 miles. All other terms, conditions, and exclusions still apply. All parts on the Emissions Parts List are now covered for 14 years or 150,000 miles, so the 5/50 notations on certain parts no longer apply.

California Emissions Warranties - The time and mileage periods for the Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and the Emissions Performance Warranty are lengthened from 4 years or 50,000 miles to 14 years or 150,000 miles. All other terms, conditions, and exclusions still apply. All parts on the Emissions Parts List are now covered for 14 years or 150,000 miles, so the 7/70 notations on certain parts no longer apply.

File a claim under this extension if:
^ The MIL comes on and the cause is traced to an emissions-related component.

^ The vehicle requires an emissions-related repair because it failed a mandated emissions test.

^ Any emissions-related component fails.

* If you cannot find the labor operation number for a particular emissions-related repair in the chart in this service bulletin, contact your local District Parts and Service Manager (DPSM) or call Warranty Dealer Support at 310-783-3240.*

REPAIR TIME REQUIREMENTS

According to the terms of the agreement, American Honda and the dealer have 45 days to resolve the customer's claim for repair under this warranty from the date the customer first brings in the vehicle. If you decide to refuse a customer's claim for repair under this warranty because you suspect accidental damage, tampering, or lack of proper maintenance, notify your DPSM immediately. This will allow American Honda to thoroughly investigate the customer's claim within the 45-day timeline.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

In addition to the warranty extension, the following services are provided to owner's of affected vehicles.

Between 50,000 miles and 75,000 miles - If an affected vehicle comes in for service within this mileage range, inspect the OBD system. Follow the service manual procedure to retrieve any DTCs that are set. Then, replace the affected part(s). This inspection and any parts replacement are free of charge to the owner.

Between 75,000 and 150,000 miles - At this time the dealer should:
^ Inspect the OBD system again, and replace any parts that have caused a DTC to set.

^ Replace the distributor cap, rotor, ignition wires, and spark plugs.

^ Change the oil and oil filter.

All of the above services are free of charge to the owner. You must use Honda parts and fluids for this service.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

American Honda will send a letter to all owners of affected vehicles notifying them of the terms of the warranty extension. This will be done immediately.

American Honda will send letters to all owners of affected vehicles, reminding them of the 50-75,000 mile OBD check, 5 years after the release of their models. This will begin in the latter part of 1999 for the 1995 models, etc.

American Honda will send letters to all owners of affected vehicles, reminding them of the 75-150,000 mile service, 9 years after the release of their models. This will begin in 2005.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The 50,000-75,000 mile OBD inspection, the 75,000-150,000 mile OBD inspection, the 75,000-150,000 mile service, and any emissions-related repairs must be filed on separate warranty claims. Warranty claims that combine any of these services will be rejected.

50,000-75,000 mile OBD inspection - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for the inspection.

This is an inspection only; no replacement parts should be used or listed on the claim. Any claim filed that is outside the specified mileage range, or that shows parts used, will be debited.

If the MIL is on, do not do the 50,000-75,000 mile OBD inspection or file a warranty claim for it; refer to Emissions-related repair.

Operation Number: 1235058

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 37823-DOJ-CD1
H/C 6075626

Defect Code: 811

Contention Code: K44

Template ID: 98-081A

Skill Level: Repair Technician



Center-punch a completion mark below the first character of the engine compartment VIN.

75,000-150,000 mile OBD inspection - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for the inspection.

This is an inspection only; no replacement parts should be used or listed on the claim. Any claim filed that is outside the specified mileage range or that shows parts used, will be debited.

If the MIL is on, do not do the 75,000-150,000 mile OBD inspection or file a warranty claim for it; refer to Emissions-related repair.

Operation Number: 123511

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 37823-DOJ-CD2
H/C 6075634

Defect Code: 812

Contention Code: K47

Template ID: 98-081C

Skill Level: Repair Technician



Center-punch a completion mark below the second character of the engine compartment VIN.

75,000-150,000 mile service - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for the replacement of ignition components and for the oil and filter change.

If the applicable ignition kit is not available, do not file a template claim. Submit a regular claim listing the individual components used.



No additional replacement parts can be claimed. Any claim that lists additional parts, or does not show the required parts, will be debited.

Failed Part: P/N 37823-DOJ-CD3
H/C 6075642

Defect Code: 813

Contention Code: K48

Skill Level: Repair Technician


Center-punch a completion mark below the third character of the engine compartment VIN.

Emissions-related repair - Use the following information to file a warranty claim for diagnosis and repair.


Operation Number: .


Defect Code: 814

Contention Code: K49

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Any warranty claims submitted for emissions-related repairs that exceed the time or mileage limit, or that list non-emissions-related parts, will be debited.