Replacing ignition distributor

You have replaced a lot of parts. The only one you didn't mention was the Ignition Control Module. Why did you start the repairs in the first place? What were the symptoms? The symptoms that you forwarded for this vehicle can be caused by: Faulty coil, pickup coil or distributor, ignition control module, timing, cap, rotor, spark plug wires, related ignition wiring harness, blown fuse or aftermarket security system. Usually when you replace a part with a new one, it should fix that issue. Not often but sometimes the new part is defective. Do you own a repair manual for this vehicle? Do you own a multimeter and a test light? These engines are pretty easy to work on. It is really important to stop and start from the beginning. Unless you have already reverified everything 3X. You should verify the timing and distributor orientation first. Timing is set when cyl. #1 is on TDC on the compression stroke. This can be accidentally confused with the exhaust stroke. Please write back, let me know what you are looking for and I will do my best to help. Good Luck.

1. The ignition system on your 5.0L uses a distributor type system and will include the following components:
   1. Ignition control module (ICM). Depending on the year of your specific Ford, it'll have a inner-fender mounted ignition control module or a distributor mounted ignition control module. hot sure which you have.
   2. Ignition coil. you replaced it.
   3. PIP (Profile Ignition Pickup) sensor. This is Ford's name for the crank sensor and is mounted inside the distributor. The most common name for this component is the pick up coil.
   4. Distributor cap and rotor. you replaced
   5. Spark plug wires. you replaced.
2. The thing to keep in mind about the ignition system is that all engine cylinders must get spark and the one thing that will stop the ignition system from creating spark on a wholesale scale is a BAD crank sensor.Have you pulled a plug then using some insulated pliers grounded it to the vehicle and turned it over to see if you have spark, that'll tell you alot.takes two people of course.Best of luck and hope this helps.

The ignition module is located inside the distributor and costs almost the same as a complete rebuilt distributor. It's usually best to replace the entire distributor on your Accord, to resolve a bad ignition module.

then it could be the whole distributor not just the cap or rotor
try to check

hope helpful and best regards

chances are your distributor got wet. open the distributor, dry the inside and clean the contacts with a piece of sand paper.. thats should give you the spark you need to get started.
if it isnt that check your coil.
your distributor looks like this,,
http://img.auto555.com/photo/offer1/41749/sell-ignition-distributor.jpg
see its held by two spring clips, open the clips tp open the distributor,, clean it , clean the metal pins inside with sand paper,, put it back up..

replace the cap and the rotor on the distributor would be my best bet.... make sure it all goes together as it was taken apart.. hope this helps

not for a novice person. pretty labor intensive repair. you need to remove the 2 access covers (black in color) on the front of the engine. left cover has timing chain tensioner behind it. the right has water pump behind it. you need to remove the tensioner forst and rotate engine counterclockwise to be able to take the pump out. the pump needs to be pulled out with (2) 8 mm bolts which will act like a puller. than you can take out the pump. its not for novice person. it takes me about 3 hours to do that job and i have been working on nissans for 15years.

Check under the distributor cap and look at the connector where the ignition module connects to the pick-up coil/stator, and if it is dark or burnt looking then replace the pick-up coil/stator or the entire distributor. Here is an image of the ignition pick-up coil/stator and you will notice the white connector, and when that connector becomes dark or burnt looking then the pick-up coil/stator is faulty.

If not cranks at all check the battery for charge, starter, fuses
If cranks no start check wiring(replace) , distributor cap (replace), rotor, ignition coil
Please kindly let me know if you need more info
Good Luck

Try replacing the coil wire.  This is an inexpensive option and will improve the consistency of current to the distributor.  This wire goes from the center of the distributor cap to the ignition coil.    Best of luck!   Michael Mittelsdorf