type s dizzy Problem

Rudelude · Post by **Rudelude** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:50 pm

Are the type s dizzy same as the Normal VTi ones or more specific? And where is the best place to get one from?

Thanks guys... Got a dead car on my hands.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:17 pm

Same as a VTEC 5th Gen.

Rudelude · Post by **Rudelude** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:59 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:Same as a VTEC 5th Gen.

So ratty et al,

if the dizzy has been replaced and this is happening (see below) what could be the likely issue:

"needs a starter motor and has a problem with the distributor. The replacement which I put on had a misfire and kept burning out the coil. I have the original. I burnt the starter out due to the distributor problem "

I'm wondering if I replace the dizzy and starter will it still have the above issues?
Or do I need to do anything else..??

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:22 pm

seems to be a problem with the car thats causing the dizzy to blow not sure how an issue with the dizzy causes the starter to burn out though

Rudelude · Post by **Rudelude** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:42 pm

He has replaced the ignition switch recently. Could that affect matters.

Post by **ek9sid** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 9:45 pm

mercutio wrote:seems to be a problem with the car thats causing the dizzy to blow not sure how an issue with the dizzy causes the starter to burn out though

Possibly he's been turning it over for too long without giving it chance to cool down because of the dizzy being blown and, presuming, not giving a spark to fire.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:04 pm

it would have to be pretty constant though and the switch wouldnt really affect that it would start then cut out and then when its gone wont do anything

Rudelude · Post by **Rudelude** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:11 pm

I have my mechanic friend booked in to come round and look at it. Once I take delivery on Wednesday. I'm hoping it wont be major.....

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:02 am

TBH, if it's burning out the coil, I would start with looking at the plugs and ht leads... A short or low resistance on one of those could blow it.

Rudelude · Post by **Rudelude** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:38 am

wurlycorner wrote:TBH, if it's burning out the coil, I would start with looking at the plugs and ht leads... A short or low resistance on one of those could blow it.

I did think of this but thought it too obvious... Hmhhhhhh
cheers WC