How to reset the ignition timing on camshaft

TONYA HUDSON2

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1994 TOYOTA CAMRY
2.2L
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
183,000 MILES

I removed my distributor to replace the ignition coil and did not make a mark to remember what position the distributor was originally in for the firing position.

Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 4:23 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good evening.

The good thing about Toyota is that the distributor can only go in one way. The bottom of the distributor is keyed and will only seat in one position.

I attached a picture of the distributor.

Roy

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Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 5:03 PM

TONYA HUDSON2

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The key was turned before I replaced the distributor back in. So how can I tell if the timing is still in the right position? I put the distributor back in and it still will not start.

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Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 5:20 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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If it seated, it is in correctly.

How did you determine the coil was no good? How did you test it?

Did you check for spark at the spark plug?

Does it have fuel pressure?

Roy

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Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 5:26 PM

TONYA HUDSON2

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Yes, I have done all of those troubleshooting tips and I am still not able to start my car.

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Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 7:52 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay.

I need the results of those tests to help you.

Tell me if it has spark.

What is the fuel pressure?

Does it have compression?

Roy

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