Firing order needed

Tiny
KEVIN BARNES
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  • 1996 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 191,000 MILES
I'm not getting no fire to start my car. I need the firing order. I need to know what the two top spark plug wires are on the distributor and plus I'm not getting no fire.
Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

If you look at pic 1, it shows the firing order, cylinder orientation, and the rotation of the distributor rotor.

Now, if you have no spark, do me a favor. Check to see if there is an RPM signal. If the vehicle has a tachometer, see if it is moving at all when cranking. If you have a live data scan tool, see if there is an RPM signal.

IF you find there is no signal, chances are the crankshaft position sensor has failed. IF you look at pic 2, it shows the directions and location for removal and replacement.

Here are a few links you may find helpful as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 5:16 PM

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