Civic Sedan L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (D15B2) TBI (1989)
Igniter: Recalls
Campaign - Ignition Control Module (Igniter) Defect
Bulletin No:
93-028
Model
1988-91
CIVIC
Applicable To
ALL
File Under:
ELECTRICAL
Issue Date:
JULY 19, 1993
Product Update:
Civic Igniter
BACKGROUND
The ignition control module (igniter) may fail. If this happens, the engine will not start. This product update is being conducted to help eliminate any
possibility of igniter failure.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owner's of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take the car to a dealership for repair.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the igniter with the updated part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
1.
Unplug the distributor 2-P and 6-P or 8-P connectors.
2.
Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
3.
Remove the three distributor hold-down bolts. Remove the distributor from the car.
4.
Remove the distributor cap, leak cover, and rotor.
5.
Inspect the igniter.
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If the igniter is black and embossed with OKI, continue with this replacement procedure.
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If the igniter is brown and embossed with NEC, it is an updated igniter and does not need replacement. Go to step 11.
6.
Disconnect four wires from the igniter terminals. Remove the wire holder screw.
7.
Remove the two igniter assembly mounting screws. Discard the screws.
8.
Remove the igniter assembly from the distributor. Remove the two screws mounting the igniter to the heat sink. Install the new igniter on the heat
sink with the original screws.
9.
Connect the BLU wire to the terminal on the side of the igniter. Install the igniter assembly in the distributor with the new screws that came in the
kit.