replaced distributor now i have 0 spark

[troubledrican]

Hey guys so i followed some advice here and bought a distributor for my A6 from distributor king on ebay. So i installed the distributor making sure tp keep the alignment exactly as it was and i then connected the harnesses. voila i thought i was golden but when i crank i only get a vague crank sound. Like if it had no spark only it sounds like it shooting blank. This is the best way i can describe it. Hope someone can help

[mappyCB7]

did it turn on with the old one? Is there a way to test the new one?

My thinking here is either something went wrong with the install or you got a ripped off with a shit part. So I suggest checking if the distributor is to blame. You can do this by either putting the onld one back on or testing the new one some how. (don't know how you would test that?)

[troubledrican]

ok so i checked and i do have spark. i learned the hard way lol got a nice shock. but still no start. I don't see why the relay would be the issue since it started fine before the distributor went. Also when i keep trying to crank the check engine light comes on with 6 blinks. This is the code for water temperature sensor. I don't know what it has to do with anything but the code didn't show up until after the distributor change. The fuel pump does engage. But i have not checked any further into fuel shortage.

[Gummiegorilla]

Just my quick two cents. If you've already verified that the timing is correct after the instalation theres three things that you want to check after getting a cheap-o distributor. 1- remove the distributor cap and check the rotor for any signs of warpage, and 2- remove the ICM (Ignition Control Module) and take it to your local parts store and have them test it. 3- make sure your battery terminals are nice and tight. If either one of those are faulty that would cause your car to not start, or hesitate. Thats about all i have for ya. Hope this helps.

Peace,
Gummiegorilla.

[cb7rush]

timing seems to be off..you might have put in on right, but the dizzy is firing aat the wrong cylinder when it does spark..

[troubledrican]

Ok so you are right i have spark and im getting fuel.How do i go about getting it to fire at the right cylinder? i have it set at top dead center as of now . what next?

[Leung]

did you check to make sure the ground is back under the distributor?

[C91BLX7]

you might have the distributor 180º off

[HondaFan81]

On OEM distributor bases, you can not install it correctly 180 degrees off. The key is offset. I have tried based on comments like that above, out of curiosity. If you did install it 180 degrees off the base would not sit flush.

[C91BLX7]

On OEM distributor bases, you can not install it correctly 180 degrees off. The key is offset. I have tried based on comments like that above, out of curiosity. If you did install it 180 degrees off the base would not sit flush.

Hmm that makes sense.

[HondaFan81]

FYI...

Due to you installing a different distributor than that originally on the engine, there is no way you have a true reference mark. You should borrow/buy an ignition timing gun to set it correctly.

However, you should atleast be able to get the vehicle started if you set the 12 o'clock hole on distributor base in the middle of the slot. If not, there is something else wrong.

I too agree with checking if the thermostat housing ground is connected. Perhaps you removed that when dealing with distributor installation?

[troubledrican]

The therm ground is connected. The distributor only goes in one way. As far as the 12 o clock does it have to do with the lines etched into the key side of the distributor ? And once i do get a timing gun how do i tell if its timed without the car being able to start.

[blu35p4rr0w]

When you got the new dizzy did you line the rotor up exactly like the rotor in the old dizzy? If the rotor is firing the wrong plugs it won't run.

The only distributor that should be in ur CB if it's an f22a should be td-31u or td-34u. I'm not 100% sure what should be on h22a. Verify that with someone else.

Also could someone show me where this ground on the thermostat housing is? Mine doesn't seem to have it so I grounded it to the Tranny instead. I'll take a pic and show you what I have. My friend told me that there should be a 10mm bolt on top of the housing. No such bolt on mine.