Why wont my engine starter up and run?

Tiny
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  • 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
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This car has been parked (it still ran). To replace timing well I have had hard time because I have literally replace the hole ignition system, new distributor, plugs and wires are good. I have a new igniter. Car is timed. Yet I still have no fire. Some one help me please. I have a viper 350 plus anti theft on it, could that be why it will not start?
Saturday, July 29th, 2017 AT 5:23 PM

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Tiny
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This sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor or the fuel pump has gone out, when you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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My girlfriend put a rod through the block on her 96 camry 2, 2l and I swapped in a 95 2.2l. I changed the oil pump cover to accept the crank position sensor. Now, the car wont start. I'm getting proper voltage at the coil, igniter, and distributor, and ECM as well as continuity. Any thoughts? I'd rather not just throw parts at the car. Thanks
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I see those two long blocks are compatible so do you have a nice blue spark?

Here is a guide to help us get started

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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No, I'm not getting any spark at all. I've pulled the plug from distributor, held it close to ground and not seen any spark.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is the distributor turning while cranking?Also hows the cap rotor etc?
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the crankshaft sensor and wirings.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The crankshaft sensor is reading around 1400 Johns of resistance, which is supposed to be in range. I checked the wiring and distributor and both are in working order. Would a broken solenoid on the trans keep it from starting? I think its the lockup solenoid that I found was broken when I was tracing wires.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The transmisison lockup solenoid has nothing to do with no sparks unless it is shorted and has resulted in a blown fuse.

You have no sparks and that is either due to the crank sensor, distributor, ignition coil or PCM.

Crank sensor reading is good but are the wires secure?
Did you check for trouble codes?
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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No codeshave been thrown other than the one thrown by the solenoid. Checked for blown fuses, all are good too. Wires going to crank sensor checked out as well.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Try checking the ignition coil resistance.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE

1. Disconnect wiring from ignition coil so ignition coil is isolated from system. Using ohmmeter, check ignition coil primary resistance between ignition coil positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. See
Fig. 5.

2. Check ignition coil secondary resistance between ignition coil positive (+) terminal and high tension terminal (coil wire tower). See Fig. 6. Replace ignition coil if resistance is not within specification.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Coil checks out as well. I appreciate the help so far.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I would still think the problem lies with the cranksensor. Was the timing belt gear and crank sensor gear installed correctly?
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I know the belt was. Ill check the sensor gear and sensor again and get back with you
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I posted how to test the pick up coil and how to check the air gap on it.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 9:59 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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2.2l 5SFE coil was replaced yesterday, drove for about a kilometre stopped at lights put in park it reved to 2000 then stopped wont start
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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When engine could not be started, you need to find out what is missing. The link below explains how to go about.

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

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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 10:03 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The car has an oil leak that has been going for a while and I have to put oil in it every two weeks.
I was driving my car and all the gauge lights came on and the engine was off. I havent been able to get it to start since. I looked at the plugs and my guess it that the car has the original wires and plugs. I replaced the plugs and cleaned off the oxidization on the Rotor and the Distributor Cap. Still cant get it to start. Thought that maybe something in the engine might be broken but when I try to get a spark from one of the spark plugs it doesnt work. (I have the spark plug plugged into the wire and grounded to the engine.) Im going to replace the rotor and distributor cap tomorrow but assuming that, that is not the problem, could the distributor be bad? Is there something I need to look at besides this? Or could it be that the engine is dead?
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the ignition fuse if okay test the coil primary and secondary winding resistances, distributor pick up coil. If both okay replace the ignitor
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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1995 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L 5spd manul

I've tried looking online as well as all over my engine. I can't find the ignition coil anywhere. can you guide me as to where it is located?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/411849_P9260678_1.jpg

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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 10:08 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The coil is inside the distributor
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