No spark at the new distributor

120,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DAVID EMORY
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Battery turns the new starter, new alternator, new ignition starter switch,new neutral safety switch new fusible relays. it cranks and there is no spark at the distributor.
Aug 27, 2020 at 11:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If there is no spark, it can be the result of several things. Components such as the electronic ignition control unit, crank angle sensor, ignition coil and so on can cause it.

What I suggest first is to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes stored. This vehicle has an OBD1 computer which should help us pinpoint where the problem is starting.

Here is a link that explains how to check for codes. Follow this link and let me know the results.

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/nissan-obd1-diagnostic-trouble-codes-and-retrieval-procedure-1984-to-1994

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You may find the attached pic helpful.

Let me know what you find and if anything was replaced with the ignition system.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 28, 2020 at 6:29 AM
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DAVID EMORY
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Joe,

You were right, the engine computer was completely gone. I ordered another one for delivery. Thanks for your knowledge. David
Aug 30, 2020 at 10:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Glad to hear you figured it out. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future that you have questions.

Take good care of yourself.

Joe
Sep 1, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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