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Hey everyone! Just picked up a 1999 Civic DX hatch as a project car. I’m planning on turning into a track car, and I have started work on it. Drove the car home on Sunday with no issues. Went to move the car today after gutting the back of the car (rear seats, headliner, plastics, etc) when suddenly the car dies out of nowhere. Checked for spark and I have none. Just replaced the fuel filter and checked the timing. I’ve heard that ignition switches and distributors are a common issue on these civics. Any other insight on what might be going on?
Cheers!

 
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Most likely the ignition coil inside the distributor. Do a spark/arc test as shown in the video (in my signature) at the bottom of my reply.

Instead of using a probe as shown in the video you can use a long handle flathead screwdriver. Take precautions not to get shocked.
I use one side of battery jumper cable. Hook one end/clip to a good ground source (such as a strut tower nut) and the other end to the metal shaft of the screwdriver. Hold the insulated jumper cable clamp instead of the screwdriver handle.

Have a helper crank the engine while you hold the tip of the screwdriver near the coil. Slowly move the screwdriver away from the coil and check the spark quality and length of spark to the screwdriver tip. A strong coil should be able to jump/arc almost an inch. A weak coil may spark but it won't be strong and this test will usually kill a weak coil. However, in this situation that's a good thing.

If the coil is the issue only replace it with an Honda Genuine OEM coil. Do not use an aftermarket brand. I've had good luck pulling them at junk yards. IIRC the OEM brand is Hitachi or TEC depending on your engine's distributor. Check the name on the current coil if you remove it.