There could be several things to cause no spark, but one I have ran into is the Ignition Control Module inside the distributor or the coil inside is bad. If your plug wires are good and your wiring to the distributor checks out, then it's either the coil or the ignition control module. Both are inside the distributor.
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Likely Culprits: Bad Coil. Bad Ignition Control Module. Great Resources:
One thing that could cause this would be a faulty ignition switch, specially if you do not have ignition (cluster) lights. Just a thought...
no cause they are different years, model changed.
A bad tire can cause your 2002 Honda Civic to jerk while driving. A bad ball joint can also cause this issue.
A thermostat
Maybe the airfilter
Bad spark plug, bad spark plug wire
Tires and/or wheels may be out of balance
a wire could have came loose
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Where is the starter on a 1997 Honda Civic?