How To Fix a Honda That Died (Distributor Replacement)

Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 46 years, shows how he fixed a Honda that died on the road by replacing the distributor. Learn how to replace a bad distributor assembly. Distributor diagnosis, inspection, removal and replacement explained.

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⬇️Things used in this video:
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[JoeysWorldTour]

This is exactly what happened to my 1996 Honda civic Lx. I was at a stop light, it turned green, I started to take off, then my car died. I have no spark, so my mechanic friends say its the distributor....I guess I will be doing the exact same thing in this video, this weekend. Thanks for the great video...

[jameslangstonevans]

lol, making the vid through the rain like a champ

[scottykilmer]

Because I'm a professional mechanic, when I fix em, I want em to stayed fixed. I used to change igniters, then often in a few months they'd be back broken again. On an older car, best to not use pieces of electrical parts for fixes. I know, been doing it 44 years. I do what's most logical for a long term fix.

[busch]

12 years later and your still helping soo many people fix older cars, Thankyou Scotty

[JasonTylerRicci]

My 1999 Civic left me stranded. No spark at plug, but power to dustributer. Rather than test the coil and igniter (steps not shown in this video), I opted for a whole replacement. 3 12mm bolts and it's out. Fixed it on side if road in 15 mins. Thanks Scotty for sharing

[pilgrimhere]

That was cool Scotty, You work so easy that even the rain cannot stop you from fixing a car, 👍You are a good man, keep up with the good work.

[AbarthGTS]

I just replaced mine on my 92 Honda Accord getting the clips off was the hardest part thank you Scotty for a great video

[reillycassel]

Thank you so much. My crx stalled while I was driving to work and I couldn’t get it to turn over. Replaced the distributor with your help and runs great now

[friedchicken]

I use scotty's videos as ASMR too cause he relaxes me.. in addition to be super awesome all the time

[VladBlok]

0:25 Might wanna focus on cylinder 4 there

[carroll]

Scotty I just used this method to replace that heater hose. It is much easier if you remove the distributor. Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this job!

[howardsabra]

This helped me out so much!! Thanks man always resort to your videos when I can’t figure out something

[scottykilmer]

@MrReveLopez the distributors go out all the time in those things. so, when it doesn't start, check for spark. If you have none, replace the dist.

[scottykilmer]

try the fuel pump relay first, they are cheap. But if not that, often a worn out ignition switch, I've changed tons of those on hondas, the electrical portion of the switch

[austinpittman]

10 years old, but was the most helpful video I’ve watched in awhile

[JoeysWorldTour]

Followed video to the tee...My Honda started right up! Just like Scotty said. Super easy to install a distributor in my Honda...Great Video!

[scottykilmer]

@chimzunzun Yes, and the pointy end goes on the red power wire going to the distributor. Scotty

[Skizze]

I've been watching Scotty's videos since I was in high school and I'm 21, now. I love this guy.

[waltschannel]

another excellent video, Scotty!! I know the other thing that used to be a problem on older Honda's was the main relay under the dash. this was especially true of hot start problems. I always paid the dealer to change them because they were a real pain to find, and reach to replace!