Replacing a Distributor, Acura Integra

Well I think the title will sum this one up. Yes, I did loan my car to my brother the other day only to get it back with a bad distributor, luckily I had one in a box, not the correct one but one that worked. This also covers firing order and a few other tips should you have to replace the igniter or coil. In my opinion the only things you should automatically replace a distributor on a Honda or Acura for are the bearing going bad like in this video or oil leaking inside the assembly. I don't think they should ever be automatically replaced for a no start. I also highly recommend using Honda ignition parts, if not you may be sorry.

There will be a "sequel" to this covering setting the ignition timing, click the link below.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGzxCCaxDjI


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[elementality2431]

does the distributor have anything to do with idle? cause some shop said my idle issue (which im pretty sure was air in the cooling system thanks to your video) said it could be a distributor on its way out, or were they just tryin to rip me off with parts. thanks your vids kick ass

[EricTheCarGuy]

@elementality2431 Not exactly, in fact it's the last place that I would look. I don't think they were trying to rip you off they may not have known any better.

[fresno93703]

Hi Eric, I watch your videos and its really helpful. But I didn't find a video about TPS(Throttle Position Sensor). Can you please do a video on how to replace, adjust the TPS. Thankyou very much Eric. Keep those videos coming.

[EricTheCarGuy]

@fresno93703 I hope to cover engine performance after I finish the electrical series.

[riohondofeen]

hey eric what if i have the same noise but no red dust?

[EricTheCarGuy]

@riohondofeen If the noise is coming from the distributor then it should be replaced, I recommend an OE unit as I've seen many issues with aftermarket units.

[LookItsJazzy]

Is there any difference between this and a GSR model? Please help

[ZombiePharoh]

i just installed a dizzy on my 92 gsr, and the cam snapped off the two pieces that stick off the coupling what did i do wrong?

[mynamesjiimmy69]

hey Eric, i have a 98 integra gsr with a b18c1 and it is not getting any spark at all but the car will turn over every time what is my problem? ive already replaced the ignition coil but could it be the icm?

[kingstonzincfence]

Hey Eric, you said if there is oil getting into your distributor, then it needs to be replaced. Well, I think there is quad ring (dist. seal) that sits inside the housing that needs changing. I am gonna change mine tomorrow as well as the oring that you have changed. I'll let you know if the leak stops. Thanks a lot for this video.

[DeLaTorre27]

Integra not integrated!

[DeLaTorre27]

Thanks Eric this video was very, very helpfull to me. I have a 95 integrated Gsr and sometimes it wont start. And when it does it drives ok for a bit. When I turn it off and try to re start it doesn't and when it does it will run on 2 Cylinders only. My bro in law said it might be my igniter and coil that need to be replaced? What do you think...

[ricky2270]

1998 Nissan sentra I had to extract a broken screw from distributor cap I end up drilling a bigger hole LOng history short I put the cap back on now car is jerking the car was running fine I thought I had a bad spark plug wire I put new ones new cap new rotor still same problem I took distributor out clean it up still same problem any suggestion xanks