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Old 06-16-2005 | 12:31 PM
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I have a 93 Ex coupe. It just started to act up in the hot weather. The guages, spedo and tach will go to zero now and then. The car doesn't want to crank over either. It is very slow to turn over. It seems to be getting a spark and will run, and the altenator seems to be charging. The battery seems ok to. I replaced the ingition controll module last year and the distributor and wires. Not sure if I have a ground some where or what?

Any sugestions would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!
 
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Old 06-16-2005 | 12:43 PM
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How did you determine the battery was ok? A weak battery will do exactly what you described. Have you had the battery checked at an auto parts store?
 
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Old 06-16-2005 | 01:45 PM
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Thanks, I will check it out at autozone. That would make sense. I checked it with a volt meter and the voltage was good, but it may be another problem with the battery. I've had cells go out before. I've had problems with my other civics in the heat with batteries. I had one explode when I turned the key and smoke came out I thought I was getting pranked. Never seen anything like it.
 
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