1998 Nissan Sentra Distributor

1998 NISSAN SENTRA
11,700 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
JMATHERSON
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
The distributor is giving off a very weak spark and the car won't start. What could be causing this?
Dec 31, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.
Advertisement
Avatar
ZACKMAN
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 4,202 POSTS
Remove the 2-wire connector from the distributor housing. Check resistance between those two wires (primary resistance). It should be about 1.0 ohm.

Test secondary resistance between black/wire wire on the connector and the high tension tower (on the distributor towards the cap. It should be about 10,000 ohms.

If either one is not within specs, replace distributor as a unit.
Jan 5, 2009 at 1:13 AM
Advertisement