My car is only cranking but will not start

Tiny
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  • 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 43,000 MILES
When I turn the key the car cranks but will not start and I will get no spark. The last time I drove it, it did not have much power when I was going up a hill it would just cut off, when I finally got home it was idling and them it just shut down. Now when I crank it it only cranks but no spark. The fuel pump is fine the coil pack and the spark plugs are new, I also bought a new crankshaft position sensor and still the same problem I think it might have to do with the ASD relay and the camshaft position sensor. I try to scan for codes but the scanner does not come on. I need help please.
Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 AT 4:21 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Good call on the ASD relay that is the first place I would check. Here is a guide and the location of the relay to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
this may help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, October 18th, 2018 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Thanks a lot. I will update you on my progress.
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 AT 11:34 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please do.
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 AT 11:26 AM

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