1985 Dodge Caravan Cranks but wont start

1985 DODGE CARAVAN
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BRIANHERBERT
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Electrical problem
1985 Dodge Caravan 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Battery is charged, coil has been replaced, coil to distributor wire has been replaced, started relay has been replaced, ignition switch has been replaced, alternator tested okay. Any ideas on what lse could be causing the problem?
Jul 27, 2010 at 1:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
I need some basic info. Is the starter working to crank the engine? If so, have you checked for spark and fuel to the engine? Also, let me know if this is the Mitsubishi engine or the American 4 cylender.
Jul 27, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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BRIANHERBERT
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yes, the starter is working to crank the engine, fuel is good but no spark from coil to distributor. It is a Mitsubishi 2.6 cylinder
Jul 27, 2010 at 2:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you getting power to the coil? Also, remove the distributor cap and make sure the rotor button turns when the engine is cranked.
Jul 27, 2010 at 5:24 PM
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BRIANHERBERT
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Power is going to the coil, however no power is coming out of coil wire to distributor when grounded. Coil is brand new. Also, distributor does rotate when engine is cranked. There is also power on the positive and negative terminals of the coil when ignition is on.
Jul 28, 2010 at 1:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the crank sensor.
Jul 28, 2010 at 5:06 PM
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BRIANHERBERT
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How do I check the crank sensor?
Jul 29, 2010 at 6:29 AM
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