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Old 03-29-2004, 09:58 AM
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Default What Brand for Ignition Parts?

My 98 Civic has a random misfire problem on cold starts on damp mornings. Unable to pinpoint where the problem is I guess I'll have to start replacing parts and see if it helps.

What is a good brand for:
Distributor Cap
Rotor
Coil

This is all stock - I'm not looking for any performance gains other than to return to original efficiency if possible. I replaced the plugs with NGK plugs about 14K ago - the plugs did not affect this problem. I may get the NGK wires but I think the problem is probably in the distributor since random misfire and cylinders 1, 2, & 3 are invloved. (also got the infamous p1399 DTC that apparently nobody knows what it is)

Is it best to get these parts from a Honda dealer to make sure the parts are really replacements and will fit and perform properly?
Old 03-29-2004, 10:03 AM
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I'm gonna have to say MSD
Old 03-29-2004, 10:17 AM
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Im gonna say OEM.
Old 03-29-2004, 10:19 AM
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MSD! All the way!
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OEM Honda
Old 03-29-2004, 10:46 AM
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MSD here also
Old 03-29-2004, 10:46 AM
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Cap: OEM
Rotor: OEM
Coil: OEM or MSD Blaster
Old 03-29-2004, 10:52 AM
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msd isnt really needed for his stock motor.
Old 03-29-2004, 12:01 PM
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I dont think misfires have anything to do with your distributor components :thinking:

But I guess it never hurts to change them (Tune-up)
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What do you think sends the 'fire'?


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