My 1989 nissan sentra stalled at a red light and would not start back up.

1989 NISSAN SENTRA
136,000 MILES
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AMAG831
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I replaced the alternator and battery and still will not start up.I was told that it could be the timing chain. Help! This is very urgent!!!
May 5, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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HMAC300
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sccanfor codes and check fuelpressure first.
May 5, 2012 at 3:49 PM
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DJCL
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Start with things like checking spark fuel psi injected pulse ecm codes and if thay all check out check engine vacuum and compresion.
May 5, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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ALZMAL
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how change band for altenador ?
May 6, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what is your question??

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May 6, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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DJAY8MUP
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I found that it was the pickup coil that is built into the distributor. I had the same problem with my sentra. I had also checked the spark and fuel pressure. Did change out the fuel pump.
Jun 7, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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DJCL
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Are you trying to change the alternator belt
Jun 7, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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