Check Engine Light and misfire due to contamination in distributor on Honda Accord

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Contamination can get in the distributor, cause a misfire and set a Check Engine light.

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Honda Accord vehicles with this problem

1 model year affected

1997 Honda Accord

Average mileage: 175,000 miles

(175,000 - 175,000)

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