what would cause a 1993 nissan altima to stop firing

1993 NISSAN ALTIMA
163,000 MILES
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CHRIS WOODSON
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i have changed the plugs wires and coil
May 21, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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distributors are a common failure for those. make sure there is power to the connector and see if any spark comes from the coil tower.

Roy
May 21, 2012 at 11:50 PM
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CHRIS WOODSON
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and what if theres no spark from the coil tower, then what could be the problem ?
May 22, 2012 at 4:34 AM
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the distributor, as it acts as a ground on the negative side of the coil.

Roy
May 22, 2012 at 10:31 PM
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