Code 15

[4U2H8ME]

This morning I go to start my car to go to work. It cranks and just as the engine was about to kick over it stopped. Turned the key again and all it does is crank. I believe the distributor crapped out. looking for a second opinion. Oh yeah, the check engine light came on with code 15(ignition output signal).

[Chrisisiced]

I didnt look it up but I think your right in thinking 15 ign output is related to something inside the distributor......

[4U2H8ME]

What up Chris, it's Gabe. I been meaning to get at you. Yeah, I'm 99.9% sure it's the distributor.I didn't have time to check things being that I had to get to work. I just like to get a second opinion sometimes. I aint seen you around section 5, hows life?

[HondaFan81]

Start with checking igniter unit, but if it is not receiving the signal then 1 of 3 engine sensors (TDC, CYP, CKP) in base of distributor is bad. I forget which though. Basically, you're better off replacing distributor base at this point.

[4U2H8ME]

Start with checking igniter unit, but if it is not receiving the signal then 1 of 3 engine sensors (TDC, CYL, CRANK) in base of distributor is bad. I forget which though. Basically, you're better off replacing distributor base at this point.

Thanks I already ordered a replacement distributor. For 200 bucks I can't complain.

[Shag Wagon]

Jeeez I would have sold you a brand new one for $80.

[4U2H8ME]

Jeeez I would have sold you a brand new one for $80.

Thanks, but brand new from the dealer for 200.00 is a deal, I wouldn't have to wait for it in the mail, and it would have broken my track record, I can honestly say my car has never been down for repairs for more than 36 hours.

[HondaFan81]

Thanks I already ordered a replacement distributor. For 200 bucks I can't complain.

Right on, usually they are $175-ish from reputable aftermarket. Can't go wrong with OEM and for that price, virtually same. Nice. I would have done same, these specific parts are not cheap, will last you long time.

[4U2H8ME]

Right on, usually they are $175-ish from reputable aftermarket. Can't go wrong with OEM and for that price, virtually same. Nice. I would have done same, these specific parts are not cheap, will last you long time.

Well I got it for that price because I still have Honda employee status, and I've done a shit load of favors for the Honda dealers that the company I work for owns.

[Shag Wagon]

Well shit start hookin us up hahaha.

[4U2H8ME]

Well if you ever find yourself in need of wiring diagrams, tsb, diagnostic procedures, just hit me up.

[do2mind]

how?

Well if you ever find yourself in need of wiring diagrams, tsb, diagnostic procedures, just hit me up.

4U2H8ME, might take you up on the diagnostic procedures thing next time I can't figure something out... but need to remember how to find you again, it's hard to dig for "that thread where I saw XYZ" on here.

[wed3k]

shoulda just got an oem ignitor. when mine went out, it gave me a code 15. it's like yea thanks, im already on the side of the highway late for work.