1992 Honda Civic Ignition Problems

July 15, 2001

Ignition

Vehicle was cutting off while driving, dealer replaced distributor on two occasions, but problem was reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak

ODI 8005134

October 15, 2000

Ignition

The distributor failed without warning, the consumer believes this component should be recalled. Nlm

ODI 557286

May 1, 2000

Ignition

Distributor has failed three times. Private mechanic has replaced all of plugs and recommended that consumer find another vehicle because "the distributor wants to die". *ak the vehicle does not accelerate easily and stalls as well. *yh

ODI 888509

October 2, 1999

Ignition

While driving at 60 mph and without prior warning vehicle shut down due to the distributor malfunctioning. Consumer had the vehicle in for repairs, and dealer could not solve the problem *ak

ODI 850205

November 11, 1998

Ignition

Consumer tried to start vehicle, but vehicle wouldn't start. Dealer had told her the problem was distributor. *ak

ODI 833523

July 28, 1998

Ignition · Unknown Or Other

In 1998 distributor failed without warning. At that time i had distributor replaced. Since then i had a second distributor put in 6/22/2000 after engine check light came on. Service light and diagnose pointed to bad distributor again. Now it 2002 and check engine light is coming on again. It looks like it might be the same problem however, i plan to take it to the dealer soon. Diagnose code of 9 flashes on the…

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ODI 763877

July 27, 1998

Ignition

Bearing in the distributor housing generates excessive heat through the steel distributor shaft and fails without warning resulting in a sudden loss ofengine power and diminshing braking and steering.

ODI 539715

June 1, 1998

Ignition

DISTRIBUTOR BEARING FAILURE

ODI 703744

March 2, 1998

Engine · Ignition

Distributor, ignition coil and timing belt failed causing the vehicle to stop running.

ODI 535831

February 1, 1998

Ignition

Distributor bearings were ground up. Distributor needed replacement. I heard about a possible recall/reimbursement on the pat goss automotive radio show. Pat told me that there is some type of recall on honda distributors, and that honda distributors are a known problem in the automotive field. I am submitting this in an effort to be reimbursed by honda for the repairs that i paid for. I also want to know if honda…

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ODI 702782

November 1, 1997

Cooling System · Ignition

While driving about 25 mph distributor shaft bearings were wearing out and were making noise on the engine compartment where the water pump and distributor were replaced. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer's mechanic. *ak

ODI 823955

November 1, 1997

Ignition

Distributor shaft bearings were disintegrating due to entire distributor and inside of cap being covered in rust dust.

ODI 526870

August 6, 1997

Ignition

DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY FAILED.

ODI 541620

April 25, 1997

Ignition

Factory distributor assy. Replaced 04/1997. Replaced again 02/1999. Contacted honda each time. Selective campaign by mfgr. My car was not covered by campaign. Researched reliability at www.carpoint.com, discovered: 1991-1993 accord and 1992-1993 civic all have common problems with distributor!!!

ODI 703712

March 4, 1997

Ignition

Upon pulling way from a stop sign vehicle convulsed violently due to distributor/rotor/cap failure. *ak

ODI 515419

December 1, 1996

Ignition

The bushing in the distributor was making a chirping noise . *ak

ODI 513742

December 12, 1995

Ignition

The distributor froze and then the car caught on fire in the middle of the highway. Please describe. Tt

Fire reported

ODI 978132

July 12, 1995

Ignition

When driving the vehicle and turning the air condition on the vehicle stalls/hesitates and also cuts off. *ak

ODI 984848

May 15, 1995

Ignition

Distributor is faulty; engine shuts off frequently without warning. Tt

ODI 966165

Ignition

While driving vehicle suddenly died, the cause of the problem was found to be failure of the ignition pickups and ignitor assembly. *jb

ODI 555548

Ignition

DISTRIBUTOR FAILED.

ODI 536312

Ignition

DISTRIBUTOR FAILED.

ODI 528836