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1998 honda accord lx 4cyl wont start

Got in car started it and it ran fine for a few minutes then all of a sudden it stopped. bought new distributer and they say there is still no fire. Does the ecm control the fire on these cars?

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The main relay is usually the culprit! Its located driver's side under dash uaually bolted with one bolt to the steering colunm. Hope this helps! by the way this controls spark and the fuel pump as well.

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