Not getting spark from coil?

Tiny
NELL MAY
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  • 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I overheated my car and it shut itself down. Now it will not start it turns over but is not getting any spark from the coil. What to do?
Thursday, February 9th, 2023 AT 4:00 PM

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Tiny
NELL MAY
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I did check all the fuses.
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Thursday, February 9th, 2023 AT 4:05 PM
Tiny
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The first step is to read and record any diagnostic fault codes. Chrysler made doing that yourself much easier than any other manufacturer. Cycle the ignition switch from "off" to "run" three times within five seconds, without cranking the engine. Leave it in "run", then watch the code numbers appear in the odometer display. You can go here:

https://www.2carpros.com/trouble_codes/obd2/p1400

to see the definitions, or I can interpret them for you.

After that we will need to see if the automatic shutdown, (ASD) relay is turning on. The best tool for that is a simple test light. If you've never used one, check out this article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

You can find a perfectly fine test light at Harbor Freight Tools, Walmart, or any hardware store or auto parts store. We'll be testing on the wire that is the same color at every injector and ignition coil. I'll find the diagram in case we need it.

Let me know what you find with those fault codes.
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Thursday, February 9th, 2023 AT 7:28 PM

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