92 INTEGRA LS Random engine cutout.

**remi1au** · 27-10-2006 07:31 PM

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum.
I've just purchased a 92 Integra LS and am having a bit of a problem with random engine cut-outs.
Some times they might happen 5 times in one day or night, and other times none for 2 or 3 days.
Typically I would just be driving along and suddenly the orange engine management light will come on, followed a split second later by the engine cutting out and all the dash lights coming on (oil, alternator etc).
I coast to a stop and usually the engine will restart with a couple of attempts, other times it takes a few minutes of cranking.
Quite often after restarting it will cut out again a couple of km's later.
Restarting a hot engine is never a problem ( at petrol stations etc.), and cold starting is always excellent.
This does not seem to be related to the ambient temperature as it can happen on hot days or on cool nights.
I did search this forum and found an article about resoldering the "Main PGMFI Relay"

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31796

which does sound similar.
Do you think it is likely that this is my problem or should I be looking elsewhere ?
Also, does anyone know good honest Honda specialist mechanic in Perth, preferably south of the river ?

**Edgeauto** · 27-10-2006 09:18 PM

If the engine light is coming on it should be logging codes.It sounds more like ignition to me.

**remi1au** · 27-10-2006 10:37 PM

No, It doesn't seem to log any codes.. ie no flashing of the orange engine light....

**Edgeauto** · 27-10-2006 10:48 PM

being 92 it's OBD1 right?so you shorted out the 2 pin connector next to thr ecu or is it OBD0 and has a flashing light on the ECU?

**remi1au** · 28-10-2006 12:01 AM

say what ! .... say that again in english.
I havn't shorted out anything....

**Edgeauto** · 28-10-2006 07:50 AM

(92-93 Integra)To check for codes you will have to bridge the pins in a 2 pin connector which will be blue or grey in colour near the ECU. (89-91 Integra)Pull the carpet back and look at the flashing light on the ECU.

**bennjamin** · 28-10-2006 08:55 AM

The problem is ignition related ~

check main relay (fuel+ignition) - located under the drivers side
check distributor internals ~ possible ignition coil or igniter unit faulty/need replacement
check spark plugs and spark plug leads
check fuel filter
check fuel !

**Mr_will** · 28-10-2006 09:45 AM

+rep to you for searching first.

i say resolder your main relay and get back to us, if there are further problems the post above hits the nail square on the head as to further places to look

whatever you do, dont be stupid enough to buy a brand new relay from the stealership like i did! theyre stupidly expensive

**spardikis** · 28-10-2006 10:56 AM

eletrical ignition imo, check engine codes for specifics yo!

**Edgeauto** · 28-10-2006 11:00 AM

If the engine light is coming on it's more than likely to be an ignition output code so either igniter or related components.

**remi1au** · 28-10-2006 12:05 PM

Thanks guys.... one thing I didn't point out, despite the cars age it has only done 168000 kms (I'm pretty sure that is genuine).
Is it common to have distributor probs at such low kms ?
Also I am going to need more comprehensive instructions for checking these "ECU" codes, is there a site or a previous post I can look at ?
Thanks guys.