1991 Accord Distributor Dissassembly Question

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Phil, Nov 17, 2003.

  1. Phil

    Phil Guest

    Hi,

    My daughter's 1991 Accord suddenly quit, and it appears it has no spark. A
    poster here sent me what I think is an "igniter", a 1/4" thick sealed
    electrical component about 1.25" square with several electrical terminals.
    I want to try this to see if the replacement component will fix the problem.
    But, I am having trouble getting the component out! Should I remove the
    entire distributor, or if left in the car, just what has to be removed to
    effect the replacement?

    Thank you,

    - Phil
     
    Phil, Nov 17, 2003
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  2. Phil

    N.E.Ohio Bob Guest

    Take the dist out of the car. Scratch a line across the dist housing to
    the head so you don't have to reset the timing. Mark where the rotor
    points before you take it out, so you can get it back in right. ( Only
    goes back in one way anyhow) bob
     
    N.E.Ohio Bob, Nov 17, 2003
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  3. Phil

    Frink Guest

    I just replaced mine on my 1990 Accord and I did NOT have to remove the
    distributor.
    However, I think there may a few different types distributors that have
    ignitor mounted somewhat differently.
    IIRC, I removed the distributor cap & rotor, then it was just the matter of
    un-screwing the mount for the ignitior & sliding it out.
    Switch the wires to the new ignitor one at a time, as not to get them mixed
    up.
     
    Frink, Nov 17, 2003
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