After tune-up while driving the vehicle shut off, engine cranks but does not start?

1999 HONDA CRV
222,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAUL E DILLINGHAM
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I changed my spark plugs, distributor cap, and rotor, the car started perfectly. I drove it for 1 mile, and it stopped running with no advanced notice like misfire or sputtering it just stopped running and it will crank but will not start at all.
Sep 4, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It sounds like either we lost spark or fuel. Do me a favor. See if it starts if you use starting fluid. If it does or tries to, we have a fuel related issue.

If there is no change, then we need to check for ignition spark at the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how to check:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Try this and let me know the results.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 4, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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