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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA1994DEL SOL L4-1.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMDISTRIBUTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1994 Honda Del Sol L4-1.5L SOHC
Distributor: Service and Repair
1994 Honda Del Sol L4-1.5L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
DISTRIBUTOR REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the two pin and eight pin connectors from the distributor.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
3. Remove the distributor hold-down bolts, then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using the exploded view image, disassemble the distributor as needed. The TDC/CKP/CYP Sensor is integral and cannot be removed or serviced.
INSPECTION
1. Check for rough or pitted rotor and cap terminals.
2. Scrape or file off the carbon deposits. Smooth the rotor terminal with an oil stone or #600 sandpaper if rough.
3. Check the distributor cap for cracks, wear and damages. If necessary, clean or replace it.
REASSEMBLY
1. Install the rotor, then turn it so that it faces in the direction shown (toward the No. 1 cylinder).
2. Set the thrust washer and coupling on the shaft.
3. Check that the rotor is still pointing toward the No. 1 cylinder, then align the index mark on the housing with the index mark on the coupling.
4. Drive in the pin and secure it with the pin retainer.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat a new 0-ring with engine oil then install it.
2. Slip the distributor into position. The lugs on the end of the distributor and its mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset to eliminate the possibility of installing the distributor 180° out of time.
3. Install the hold-down bolts and tighten temporarily.
4. Connect the two pin and eight pin connectors to the distributor.
5. Connect the spark plug wires as shown.
6. Set the timing with a timing light and With Service Check Connector Jumped and engine at idle speed.
Specification: 16° ± 2° BTDC.
7. After adjusting, tighten the hold-down bolts. Distributor hold down bolts torque: 24 Nm (17 lb-ft).
1. Disconnect the two pin and eight pin connectors from the distributor.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
Distributor Removal:
3. Remove the distributor hold-down bolts, then remove the distributor from the cylinder head.
DISASSEMBLY
Ignition Distributor Assembly:
1. Using the exploded view image, disassemble the distributor as needed. The TDC/CKP/CYP Sensor is integral and cannot be removed or serviced.
INSPECTION
Distributor Cap Inspection:
1. Check for rough or pitted rotor and cap terminals.
2. Scrape or file off the carbon deposits. Smooth the rotor terminal with an oil stone or #600 sandpaper if rough.
3. Check the distributor cap for cracks, wear and damages. If necessary, clean or replace it.
REASSEMBLY
Rotor Positioning:
1. Install the rotor, then turn it so that it faces in the direction shown (toward the No. 1 cylinder).
Distributor Index Mark:
2. Set the thrust washer and coupling on the shaft.
3. Check that the rotor is still pointing toward the No. 1 cylinder, then align the index mark on the housing with the index mark on the coupling.
4. Drive in the pin and secure it with the pin retainer.
INSTALLATION
Distributor Installation:
1. Coat a new 0-ring with engine oil then install it.
2. Slip the distributor into position. The lugs on the end of the distributor and its mating grooves in the camshaft end are both offset to eliminate the possibility of installing the distributor 180° out of time.
3. Install the hold-down bolts and tighten temporarily.
4. Connect the two pin and eight pin connectors to the distributor.
Spark Plug Wire Cap Location:
5. Connect the spark plug wires as shown.
6. Set the timing with a timing light and With Service Check Connector Jumped and engine at idle speed.
Specification: 16° ± 2° BTDC.
7. After adjusting, tighten the hold-down bolts. Distributor hold down bolts torque: 24 Nm (17 lb-ft).
RENDER: 1.0x
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.