LONG story short- I've changed my distributor cap and rotor, plugs, fuel filter, wires etc. What could be the cause for a continous misfire? They mechanic said I may need a distributor. Is he correct? Thanks
2006-11-16 09:18:39 · 11 answers · asked by roxylee11782 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
2000 Honda civic DX
2006-11-16 09:22:38 · update #1
I would think so. He is the mechanic. You could always go for a second, third opinion!
2006-11-16 09:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by mz_elegant_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you set the rotor arm correctly? The car will have trouble starting and will misfire a lot if you have. Have you set the plugs to their correct firing setting? If you have electric ignition the firing sequence could be off. Check the plugs do they look black? If so you could have cylinder head trouble which could mean a new gasket or unfortunately new heads. Unless you have a very nice car its not worth replacing the heads. Hope some of this helps.
2006-11-16 09:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by NDK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the newer cars don't need them. The manufacturers have figured out a way to time the engines without the use of the distributor.
2016-03-28 22:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily correct, If your car has a fuel filter close to the carburrator try changing it, If it has a fuel injector get a small bottle of cleaner. This may solve your problem without costly repairs.
2006-11-16 09:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, take a look at the little cam, that turns, opening and closing the points.If it may seem worn down, it will throw off your timing between fireing sessions.
Pop off your dist. cap, pull the rotor off and pull the cam lobe straight up, and off. Get a new one and replace it. It will go back on one way only.
gently pull up on the shaft its self, and see if there is any excessive up and down motion.
If all that checks out,the only other thing that comes to mind is a sticky valve some wate in the head, or some screwed up rocker arms
2006-11-16 09:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
is it a mis-fire or could it be a fuel related problem? yes distributors do wear out, but they are usually a long life componant. how many miles? what's the make, model, year?
2006-11-16 09:20:56 · answer #6 · answered by mott the hoople 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your EGR Valve. Might need to be cleaned.
2006-11-16 09:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by TYP3 R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let us know what make model and year of car
2006-11-16 09:21:07 · answer #8 · answered by zskip62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had this happen to me!!
It was my egr valve!! Have them check that!
2006-11-16 09:20:02 · answer #9 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably egr stuck open, either faulty or needs cleaning.
2006-11-16 10:04:54 · answer #10 · answered by midnighttoker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋