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Car doesnt spark///

PostPosted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:32 pm
by red_eg_hatch
Hey guys im in a jam. I was on highway for about an hour doing 85mph cool weather and car just shut dont :? i checked the main relay and it clicks once then fuel pump whirls then clicks again and fuel pump stops. everything powers up and only check engine light code that appears is auto tranny sensor. checked all the grounds but the car wont spark oh and the motor turns over just no spark need help?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:03 pm
by teal_dx
could be the coil or ICM. do you know anybody with a civic that you could swap distributors to test?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:15 pm
by red_eg_hatch
hey thanks for the reply. Whats an ICM?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:19 pm
by Benj
icm is an ignition control module

PostPosted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:49 pm
by red_eg_hatch
where is it located in the car and how much to replace it?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:56 am
by teal_dx
ICM is a part inside the dizzy and it's like $180+ from the dealership. Better off buying a used distributor and keeping your old one for parts.