Coil not sending spark

1988 FORD MUSTANG
100,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BLUESTEELG
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The car was driving great in fifth gear. I looked down and the rpm’s dropped to zero. The car would not start. We have no spark and the coil is good. What do I check next?
Nov 3, 2019 at 5:36 AM
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KASEKENNY
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When you say the coil is good, what are you basing that one? Did you replace it already?

If the coil is good then we need to suspect the crankshaft position sensor first and foremost. Without a signal from the crank it will cause the engine to shut down.

If this is okay then we need to move onto the other components of the ignition system, but let's start with the crank sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
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Nov 3, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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BLUESTEELG
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I went ahead and replaced the ICM. Still no fire. Someone walked upped and notice timing belt had snapped. Thank you for your help. First time using this service. Awesome. I really appreciate what you do for folks. Have a great day.
Nov 4, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Well that answers it. Glad someone saw that because its not something that is top on the list because you don't assume it will break. Glad you like the site. Please come back in the future. Thanks
Nov 4, 2019 at 5:38 PM