vr4girl Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Recently bought 88 civic dx, ran fine after we finally got it to crank [battery sucked.] Ran for about half an hour then just died.. Tried to start it a few days later, it cranked right up after battery was charged, and died about 15 minutes later. Now, when i say it died, the car bogged down, revved up, then died at idle. The engine didn't seize, it spins freely, and it has compression. We tried to restart it, and it cranked, but wouldn't start. A few days later, we tried to start it after charging the battery again, and it started.. Right after it started, we turned it off, and pulled these codes: 8 TDC - top dead centre sensor 9 CYP - cylinder sensor 10 IAT - intake air temperature sensor Found a workshop manual for this car and here is what i get: Coil resistances are within specs 371 ohms between wht/blu and orn/blu (TDC sensor circuit) 356.1 ohms between wht and orn (crank sensor circuit) it did not have any resistance values in the book for those two sensors. Also i did not check the igniter because that was also left out of this book. This was all taken with the engine cold. Couldn't find any wiring diagrams or troubleshooting info for igniter, so i couldn't troubleshoot anything there. I'm basically looking for help before I go throwing new parts at the car. Also: The dizzy looks new, cap & rotor look new [i would say brand new] And there's grayish powder near the igniter, on the back side. [Not on the coil] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4girl Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 24 people read this, and no one can help? Anyways.. Went back out today, got the new battery, started it, drove it around the block once [Finally!!].. It ran for about 20-30 minutes, then shut off. [That's what we were trying to see] When it shut off, it was throwing codes 15 Ignition output signal & 14 IAC (EACV) - idle air control valve [NO WAi!] So at this point, we're pretty sure that I just need a new dizzy. If anyone thinks we're wrong, please let me know. And, it didn't restart. I forgot to mention that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 iat resistance readings based on temp. http://www.freeautomechanic.com/ait-testing-chart.gif idk enough about dizzies to comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4girl Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thank you. Unfortunately I'm missing the sensor.. Someone took it out to put in an aftermarket intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 so is it fixed then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4girl Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 No.. i still need a dizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 No.. i still need a dizzy. You need a happier pic for your avatar! I wish I had a distributor for you, but my one I have is off a 92! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4girl Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Lol. thanks. I don't take many pictures of myself anymore, unfortunately.. So i don't have many that I could change it to. All of the other forums, I have my vr4 pink valve covers on there.. It just doesn't seem right on a honda forum. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4girl Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 We got the car running, it was the dizzy. got the dizzy from distributor king on ebay, i do recommend him. As for the car itself, I cleaned it up a bit, and the headlights had no silver left in them, so i baked them and resprayed them until I do my sir front end swap.. Pics: None of these are with the headlights repainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I was late seeing this thread... Car looks great glad it's running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pballer2005 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 looking good, needs moar low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 No.. i still need a dizzy. i have one.. it's attached to my 300 dollar ef hatch for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4girl Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 i have one.. it's attached to my 300 dollar ef hatch for sale. I actually bought one from distributor king on ebay. It's so sexy! and I know i need moar low! I have someone offering me skunk 2 springs for $25, and I think I'm going to do ett. Ugh i want those cheap ebay coilovers, but the boyfriend says NO. :/ lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Haha. Nice pics. Looking good Liz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 mines on s2 springs n stock shocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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