1997 Acura El Ignition Parts

This table covers the sensors that report crankshaft position and engine speed. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor. Read more

2 Crankshaft Position Sensor parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 2 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PC154 and WELLS 5S1763.

This table covers the distributors that route spark. Read more

6 Distributor parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from AUTOLINE, CARDONE, SKP and 1 other brand. SKP SKDITD80 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the New grade, SKP, WAI GLOBAL, AUTOLINE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is SKP SKDITD80.

In the Remanufactured grade, AUTOLINE and CARDONE supply 2 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is AUTOLINE D8035.

Part numbers include SKP SKDITD80, WAI GLOBAL DST17420 and AUTOLINE D8035N, among others listed above.

This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

7 Distributor Cap parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. WALKER PRODUCTS 9251036 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JH157T.

The Premium section lists 1 option from WELLS — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. WELLS 5D1004A is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from WALKER PRODUCTS, WELLS, JAPANESE OE and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. WALKER PRODUCTS 9251036 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include WALKER PRODUCTS 9251036, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JH157T and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS IC4079, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Mounting. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Distributor Mounting Gasket parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 72454 and VICTOR REINZ 711535200.

This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness. Read more

7 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR137 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR137T.

The Premium section: 1 option from WELLS. WELLS 4R1152A is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, BOSCH and 1 other brand. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR137 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR137, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS JR137T and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS IR449, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the seals at the Distributor. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE B32563.

This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off. Read more

12 Ignition Coil parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 11 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, AUTOTECNICA and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKIC133.

The Economy section: 8 options from SKP, AUTOTECNICA, B&B and 5 other brands. SKP SKIC133 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from NGK, WELLS, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is NGK 48787.

This table covers the Ignition control modules. Read more

8 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 5 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WAI GLOBAL, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX615.

The Economy section: 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX734T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WAI GLOBAL, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX615.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX615, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX734T and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX734, among others listed above.

This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine. Read more

25 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from BOSCH, DENSO, NGK and 2 other brands. NGK 2262 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Copper / Nickel grade, BOSCH, NGK, CHAMPION and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is NGK 2262.

In the Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, BOSCH, ACDELCO, CHAMPION and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 41806.

The Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 7 options from DENSO, BOSCH, NGK and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. NGK 2477 is listed in this group.

In the Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, BOSCH, DENSO, NGK and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DENSO 4504.

In the Ruthenium (maximum durability & ignitability) grade, NGK supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Ruthenium (maximum durability & ignitability)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is NGK 95839.

This table covers the seals at the Spark Plug Tube. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

2 Spark Plug Tube Seal parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 2 brands — BECK/ARNLEY and ELRING.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 0396579 and ELRING 389210.

This table covers the Spark Plug wires. Read more

7 Spark Plug Wire parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 4 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B, NGK and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is NGK 8034.

The Economy section: 2 options from B&B and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. B&B S428350 is listed in this group.

Premium: 2 parts, from NGK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is NGK 8034.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, B&B and WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 27518.

Listed part numbers: NGK 8034, B&B S428350 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 4717, plus the other parts above.