96 Distributor problem

Hey everybody. I'm new here and have a question...

My 1996 Integra LS stopped starting recently, and I was told by the shop that it was the distributor. They were going to overcharge me for a distributor so instead of having them do it, I found a replacement for much less and decided to put it in myself. I also replaced the cap and the spark plugs, and had a gear head friend help me out.

Well, the new distributor still isn't starting the car... but it sounds much better when I try to start it. I sounds like its almost there, but it doesn't quite start.

Anyone had a similar problem? If anyone has any input, I would appreciate it.

Thanks.

First off scot :welcome:
seccond make sure that all of your plug wires are run correctly
third make sure that your distributor isnt set 180 deg out.

blackhawk070 said:

First off scot :welcome:
seccond make sure that all of your plug wires are run correctly
third make sure that your distributor isnt set 180 deg out.

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cant be 180 out, it only goes in one way
how long ago did it stop starting or did you buy it like this

Yeah same thing happend to me I have a 96 LS as well. . And yeah make sure the wires are connected right and does it make the noise like it wants to start but just won't turn over?