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civicVI
02-11-2010, 02:42 PM
hi guys
last night my car just stopped , was really good no problem at all. now the engine will still crank but will not fire. all the dash lights will on the "oil" and "key" icon
try another battery still the same thing .
car is Civic EG and the engine is B16A done around 100000kms
just wondering anyone know whats wong with my car ?

bennjamin
02-11-2010, 03:55 PM
your distributor is likely dead. Replace the igniter unit ( ICM ) or coil inside the distributor

Lukey
02-11-2010, 05:56 PM
start with ignition diagnosis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K78XIhhjAQ

sxmachine
02-11-2010, 08:03 PM
Check for spark from the leads and if fuel is going into fuel rail to start with

civicVI
02-11-2010, 08:24 PM
thanks guy
but i dont think i can DIY
since my car just stopped off street

civicVI
02-11-2010, 08:30 PM
tomorrow i will tow my car to workshop let them do it for me
but thanks guys ..... let me know what should be the problems:) then the workshop cant rip me off

Lukey
03-11-2010, 04:46 PM
get a cheap testlight and decent size philliips head screwdriver and you can diagnose your dizzy

VtiKid
05-11-2010, 03:40 PM
had similar symptoms, mine was my immobilizer playing up, would crank but couldnt fire.. check electricals.