Cranks no start issue

Tiny
DENNISSWIM7
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  • 1991 DODGE SPIRIT
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Not firing just cranks.
Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 9:25 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

First, remove the distributor cap and make sure the distributor turns when the engine cranks. That will verify the timing belt is working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

I would check the compression to be sure the engine s good.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

There is a distributor pick up coil in the distributor that is a very common failure for no spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Roy

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove splash shield and distributor cap by removing both distributor cap hold down screws.
2. Remove rotor from distributor shaft.
3. Remove Hall effect pick-up assembly.
4. When installing Hall effect assembly make sure pick-up leads are correctly routed to avoid damage.
5. Reinstall distributor rotor.
6. Reinstall distributor cap and splash shield.
7. Set timing, refer to Adjustments Procedures
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 10:35 AM

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