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I am not getting spark from the spark plug wires on a ’91 Integra. WHat can I look for? Where is the computer located and what does it look like?

Response:

This can be caused by a number of issues. First thing to do is check all the fuses , fuse links and relays.
Knowing what happened when the car stopped running can help us diagnose the problem.

Was the car running fine and then suddenly died or was a stereo installed or had it been sitting for a long time, has someone pressure washed the engine etc? Give us some history on when and how the car stopped running.

The computer is usually not the problem, but rather a sensor that feeds a signal to the computer. Cam sensor, crank sensor, oil pressure sensor etc. There can be a bad coil or coil pack, bad ignition switch, faulty wiring to any of these sensors or shorted wiring. There are too many possibilities to just say it doesn’t get spark.

I am employed as a fleet mechanic for a towing company. We tow for all local & state police agencies as well as the public. Customers pick up vehicles daily and many will not start when they try to drive them away.

The three most common reasons are:
1. Alarm system issue including wrong chip or vats key
2. Inertia switch (Triggers when vehicle is in a collision)
3. Out of fuel

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