So I'm having starting issues with my 97 Accord 2.2 non vtec. Will crank but not actually start. However, this only happens when it's cold or cool outside, under 60 degrees or so. When it's warm outside, it starts on the first try and runs with no issues. First thing I did after confirming the car had fuel was to replace the coolant temp sensor, but that didn't fix the issue.

So now I'm checking the ignition coil next, so I took the distributor out to use my multimeter to check the coil, only I don't see the coil. Maybe I'm missing something, but every single picture I see online has a coil that looks like this.




But this is my distributor below, and I don't see a coil. I'm new to this but just trying to figure out what's going on. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

It's external on the non-vtec motor

 

Ahhh that makes more sense. Where is it located? I'm having problems locating any good info online.

 

Is my attached pic not showing up?

 

It's at the top left of the screen where all the wires going.

 

Four of the spark plug wires go from the distributor cap to the spark plugs, the 5th wire goes from the distributor cap to the coil.

 

It didn't show up on my phone but I see it now, thanks! Is it possible to test it on the car or does it need to be off?

 

Just an ohms test, on the car is fine.

 

Thank you! I just tested it and the secondary resistance is within spec, but the primary is showing between 1.0 and 1.3. Is that far out of spec enough to be causing issues?

 

Could be, I would check it when the car is acting up and not starting. Compare the two.