No Spark

[92cbmil]

Hey guys well my car(1993 accord EX) is getting no spark. I have replaced the distributor, the coil, the ignition switch, checked all the spark plugs. All those parts are good. The grounds are good also. What else could it be. I am stumped. The car is getting fuel just fine. I want to see if you guys can answer before i take it to a shop. Please help!! O and it cranks but doesnt start. There is also no CEL.

[mtnbikaah]

did your timing belt break?

[dysfunk]

^ just recently went through this. Mtnbikaah helped me troubleshoot.

Best way to tell is open the oil fill cap and look to see if the top portion of the motor is moving internally while someone else is cranking the car.

Such was the case for me, and I got lucky with no internal damage.
Good luck.

[92cbmil]

Good news not the timing belt bad news still have no idea what it could be.

[dysfunk]

Did you use all new parts when replacing them? Could still be a faulty part..


Have you checked for continuity for the ignitor which is located inside the distributor?

Just tossing out ideas. I had an ignitor go bad.

[92cbmil]

Im looking into the icm now could that also be the problem and yes the ignitor is brand new.

[92cbmil]

I am leaning towards a faulty distibutor its just one from the jy. I think im going to replace it again.

[Bad_dude]

Before doing any thing else, why don't you test the wires, cap, rotor and the distributor. It's not that hard, instead of chasing down things and cost you more time and money.

[92cbmil]

I found the problem the cam snapped on me. Yay!! So i will be doing that this weekend. Got any suggestions?

[Bad_dude]

Wow, how did the cam snap? Tough. Good luck bud.

[oyajicool]

I have seen a snapped/broken camshaft, once, due to stuck valves. It was at JY.
That cylinder head had a lot of crap build up, suggesting neglected maintenance/oil change.

To OP,
I recommend full overhaul on cylinder head at least rather than just just throwing another camshaft.