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96 integra wont start now

Old 10-26-2010, 10:03 AM
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Default 96 integra wont start now

i have a 96 4 dr integra.., cylinder 2 and 4 had oil sittin on top the spark plugs so i changed the seals and spark plugs., i called the local auto store as far as using autolite plugs to put in it n they said i could.., so i put them n and it fired right up..., i shut it off and as soon as i did that a friend was standin by n said it was blowin off white smoke.., then i tried to start it up again and it hasnt started since..., this has been 2 days now...,can someone helpp..>!!?? ive even tried puttint the old ngk plugs back n n nothin..,
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Old 10-26-2010, 10:05 AM
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

as well i tried to check to see if it still was gettin spark..., i didnt have the test light thing you plug into the spark plug boot... so i tried wit a screw driver.., n nothin sparked off...,
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Old 10-26-2010, 10:26 AM
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

autolite plugs are junk. go grab some cheap-o ngk plugs ($2/plug) and then make sure you have spark.
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Old 10-26-2010, 11:24 AM
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double post...

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Old 10-26-2010, 11:25 AM
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

what he said^

put the plug in the end of the wire and crank it over and see if it sparks.
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

NGK ZF5R-11. throw them autolites in the trash.
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Old 10-26-2010, 11:46 AM
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

i tried with the old ngk and bought new ones.., nothin..., i tried wit a screw driver and with the plug...,put them both in the boot laid it across the valve cover and nothin.., saw no spark, nothin..., so im assumin its the distributor...,?but it was jus workin, yesterday..,. after i replace the valve cover seals i tried autolite plugs.., (which are in the trash by the way) and she fired up immediately, then shut it off an tried again and nothin it jus cranks but wont turn over...,
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

probably fried the coil
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

^^ i agree either bad distibutor coil or your wires need to be changed also.. go with ngk wires and plugs
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Old 10-26-2010, 12:40 PM
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Default Re: 96 integra wont start now

ok thanks everybody.., !!! i also checked the rotor.., it looks a little burnt..., so ill replace the rotor, then coil..., (might as well get a whole new (used) dizzy)..., im not exactly familiar with how a brand new rotor and a mildly used rotor looks however it does look bad..., once again thanks a lot..,
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