i have fuel injected EG8 civic 92 model....yesterday i pulled out one of the spark plug WIRE out of the socket to check if the plugs firing but right after i did that the engine started shaking up & the idle drop ..a few minutes after the car shut off i tried starting it back but it won't ....it's tumbling good but it's not starting can anyone tell me why this happen...? prior to this i have been dealing with a serious shaking problem with the engine .....the car moves like it's straining to pull the vehicle .....it burns alot of gas & moves lazy
2006-12-09 16:45:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
a distributor distributes electricity to the cylinder from the wire to ignite the gas
2006-12-09 16:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you have stumbled onto one of Honda's weak points; its distributor and ignition system cannot tolerate "OPEN" secondary circuits. It will nearly ALWAYS damage the trigger.
The purpose of the distributor is to direct the secondary current to the proper spark plug. Some distributors stop there, but most also trigger the buildup of primary voltage in the coil to secondary voltages. This occurs in a peculiar way for Honda and Acura.
It is now time to begin troubleshooting of your ignition system, starting with the primary and control circuits and following out to the secondary circuit and plugs and wires.
Good Luck and Merry Christmas
2006-12-09 16:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A distributor distributes power to each spark plug. As far as it running sluggish and not having any power you may want to check the fuel filter. the roughness in the motor may be the timing which is supported by the car dieing when you pulled the spark plug wire.
2006-12-09 16:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bart M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i own a repair shop,and from the sound of what you have said about it,,it sounds like it might need a new set of plugs in it,,when you pulled the one wire out that shouldn't have killed the engine,,it should have missed some ,but not have died on it,,id try replacing the plugs first,,i think it has gotten them wet with gas,and this will short them out,,and if that don't get it started ,id see how good of fire its getting to the plugs,the distributors job is to deliver the fire to the plugs wen they need it,it also time when,and how much fire they get ,,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.,,have a good x-mas.
2006-12-09 16:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to take ( or tow ) the car to a trusted mechanic. You probably need a major tune up ( cap, rotor, wires, plugs ). On these new cars you do not want to pull the wires while it is running unless you have proper tools. If it has HEI you might end up on the ground. The distributor sends current to each sparkplug to fire.
2006-12-09 16:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
does a distributor fires the spark plugs at the right time
2006-12-09 16:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Info for you. As far as the engine problem you have....A reputable mechanic should check this out for you.
2006-12-09 20:04:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋