under the top cover, on top of the engine
a '95 riviera does not have a distributor. If you mean the ignition coils, then you probably looking at bad ignition module-located under the coils. Or bad crank sensor.
It could be your ignition coil, which is located inside of your distributor cap. Supposedly, the ignition coils in our civics are poor design and lack providing enough power. I have a 95 civic LX, I gave my car a much needed tune-up. My car ran for 5 minutes and just died.The coil just went out. The coil itself is about 80. They also make external ignition coils and modified distributor caps to by pass the internal coil for about 100
The "ignition modulator" is the power transistor (ignition module) and is an integral part of the distributor.
remove and install... ...everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the library should have a professional shop manual available for FREE to make copies of...read up and repair like a PRO! Dave :)
i did have same problem on my 95 aurora i have replace ignition coils sparkplugs and wires that solve my problem
On the distributor
The ignition coil is inside the distributor....
The 95 models did not use or have a crank sensor. If you are not getting any fire at the plug wires, then you probley need to replace the ignition module that is inside of the distributor.
Ignition power control is located on the intake driver side next to intake motor control looks like small module black color. This is for 95 diamante with 3.0 SOHC engine.
The ignition switch(not to confused with the ignition key lock cylinder)is located on the steering column under the dash.Some models can be a little tricky to reach.Most would be accessible by dropping the steering column.Not a hard job to do.
the timing on a '95 buick is set eletronicly. this car has no distributor, instead has an "waste spark" ignition with 3 coils that fire on command from an ignition module that the three coils are plugged into. if it is the timing belt you seek to replace then i suggest you go to your local library and look at the appropriate maintance manuel for that car. Probably a "Motors or Chilton" manuel would cover this proceedure. good luck
The actual switch is located on top of the steering column, like most cars. You have to drop the steering coumn down to access the switch.