1988 Plymouth Horizon Will not start

1988 PLYMOUTH HORIZON
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Electrical problem
1988 Plymouth Horizon 4 cyl Automatic 777777 miles
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Why would the metal piece in the middle of the distributor not turn and we put in a new fuel pump?
Sep 18, 2008 at 2:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

The part in the center of the distributor which the rotor button goes on should turn. If it doesn't the distributor needs removed and checked.

Joe
PS: If it doesn't turn, the car won't start.
Oct 22, 2008 at 7:12 PM
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