1992 Nissan Stanza No Start No Spark

Suggested Repair

Replace the optical-reader distributor, a common failure available at most parts stores. Low cylinder pressure is likely from oil drying after repeated start attempts rather than a confirmed timing failure.

Conversation Summary

A 1992 Nissan Stanza will not start, with no spark, a burned ignition coil and connector, and two cylinders showing no compression. The owner asked whether the timing chain or belt had slipped or broken. The expert attributed the no-spark problem to a failed optical distributor and expected the low readings to result from repeated cranking drying the oil film.