1996 Civic Check Engine Light

Discussion in 'Civic' started by ExtremeValue, Mar 2, 2008.

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    Jim Yanik Guest

    it sounds like he installed aftermarket cap/plug wires the first time,and
    OEM cured the problems.
     
    Jim Yanik, Mar 13, 2008
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    ExtremeValue Guest

    I dont know. But he changed the whole piece of distributor cap and the
    4 wires (that goes to the spark plugs) and that actually seem to have
    solved the problem. I am not sure if that answers your confusion.

    Jim's reply might be the answer.
     
    ExtremeValue, Mar 13, 2008
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    Tegger Guest


    I suspect so. Although misfires /should/ be detected by the knock sensor
    and set a P030x DTC...
     
    Tegger, Mar 14, 2008
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    jim beam Guest

    yeah, but there's misfires and there's misfires. weak spark is not a
    misfire, but it definitely reduces combustion completeness and therefore
    affects both power and emissions. weak spark is most definitely
    possible with a worn distributor cap full of spark eroded contact crud
    and disintegrating carbon brush debris.
     
    jim beam, Mar 14, 2008
    #24
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