1995 Honda Civic Car jooks.

Last major tune-up?

Could be a problem with the ignition spark timing controls-due to out of timing-for the stalling could be an idle air control valve/speed controller,throttle position sensor and the exhaust gas recirculation syste.

[quote:c554017065="rasmataz"]Last major tune-up?

Could be a problem with the ignition spark timing controls-due to out of timing-for the stalling could be an idle air control valve/speed controller,throttle position sensor and the exhaust gas recirculation syste.[/quote:c554017065]

Hey Bud. Thanks a lot for the reply. Well....

Two days ago I had the catalytic converted changed, with no luck.. so, nothing with the exhuast system.... but the other stuff you mentioned sounds good to me... my mechanic today said something about changing the Distributor. Also, when he did the check engine test light it read: 4 Blinks which corresponds to "crank position sensor"... what could that be?

The crankshaft position sensor's job is to tell the computer where the positions of the pistons and engine speed -also tells the computer what cylinders are misfiring thru vibrations if its happening.

Could be it-test the CPS resistances and make sure its clearance is up to snuff.

[quote:f35685c919="rasmataz"]The crankshaft position sensor's job is to tell the computer where the positions of the pistons and engine speed -also tells the computer what cylinders are misfiring thru vibrations if its happening.

Could be it-test the CPS resistances and make sure its clearance is up to snuff.[/quote:f35685c919]

Well, would changing the entire distributor fix the CPS issue?

I'm going bananas looking for your CPS -it says it doesn't come with it. Give me the engine's liter and I'll recheck-better hope I dont comeback with the sensor for your liter-you are lot better without it.

Try to get these sensors check throttle position sensor and vehicle speed sensor.

[quote:4503debcb3="rasmataz"]Try to get these sensors check throttle position sensor and vehicle speed sensor.[/quote:4503debcb3]

My engine is:

1.6L Vtec Honda Civic SI Coupe

My engine is:

1.6L Vtec Honda Civic SI Coupe-Sorry partner your year/make/model don't have one its got all the other sensors-No Camshaft or Crankshaft position sensor.

[quote:882dcf8f3f="rasmataz"]My engine is:

1.6L Vtec Honda Civic SI Coupe-Sorry partner your year/make/model don't have one its got all the other sensors-No Camshaft or Crankshaft position sensor.[/quote:882dcf8f3f]

uHOH... so what does that mean for me?

It means a distributor ignition system shouldn't have it, only for DIS. thought you're trying to pull a fast one. Okay start testing the coil/distributor pick-up coil in it and ignition control module.

Good Luck

[quote:18dbf4ad09="rasmataz"]It means a distributor ignition system shouldn't have it, only for DIS. thought you're trying to pull a fast one. Okay start testing the coil/distributor pick-up coil in it and ignition control module.

Good Luck[/quote:18dbf4ad09]

I really do appreciate your help, but I must say, I am a bit confused.

So, when the mechanic did the engine light check and it flashed for four times giving the error message "4 CKP crank position sensor " .. what does it mean and how do i replace/fix it?

How can you fix something that's not there. I recommend that you go to autozone and get the computer read it again. Comeback with the results and give me something to work this time. I've check and checked still no CPS. Maybe am wrong but am trying my best to help you.

[quote:64aa822379="rasmataz"]How can you fix something that's not there. I recommend that you go to autozone and get the computer read it again. Comeback with the results and give me something to work this time. I've check and checked still no CPS. Maybe am wrong but am trying my best to help you.[/quote:64aa822379]


Yeah. That makes sense. But I live in Canada. We don't have autozone here. I will go to a local shop here and have them read the computer. I will then tell you what it gives me.

[quote="civicSI"][quote:59b8b1a169="rasmataz"]How can you fix something that's not there. I recommend that you go to autozone and get the computer read it again. Comeback with the results and give me something to work this time. I've check and checked still no CPS. Maybe am wrong but am trying my best to help you.[/quote:59b8b1a169]


Okay. SO: I took it to two different shops, they both put the computer in to read the errors. They both got the same one:

Crankshaft Position Sensor


... what now? LOL

Hi fellas. Neither of you have been posting here for a couple months, but I hope what i write here will eventually be read, and will help out a little.

Replacing your distributor is the only way to go on this one. I too, have a 98 Civic, albeit a DX, not an Si. But the reason for replacing the distributor is that you do indeed, have a crankshaft position sensor. This along with the camshaft position sensor and the top dead center sensor, are all integrated into the distributor housing of the distributor itself.

If you were to remove the cap, rotor & plastic shield, you'll see a black component mounted onto the shaft the cap mounts to. This is the pickup that works in conjunction with the 3 sensors and largely affects timing and overall performance.

Beware however, I just replaced my distributor and am having subsequent problems from a flashing check engine light (#2 and/or #4 cylinder random misfires). ( See my post here: https://www.2carpros.com/forum/1998-honda-civic-a-check-engine-light-vt121384.html )

Hope this helped. Good luck.