Expert: Sean Halliday - 6/28/2006

Question
I was driving yesterday and the car stalled and could not be started again.  The ignition is cranking but there is no spark.  Where should I be looking first?

Answer
look at the distributor and check the cap and rotor.did your distributor have an oil leak as its a common problem when the oil seal goes the oil leaks inside the electrical parts and shorts it out,possibly the distributor,,,,,but check the cap and rotor first.i assume eveything else is ok,,,,,plugs,wires,the igniton module is built in to the distributor so thats where the spark generates from on all hondas..best way is to inspect it thoroughly and if its suspect try a different one,there is a way to test the electrics on it with a meter,,,,,,,but i need to know what type of distributor it is,,,,then i can send you the specs that it needs to be and if it is outside that then its definately burned out so let me know and i will send them.....i need to know the year ,,engine size etc,,,,cx,dx,?auto or manual,,,,