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No spark at spark plug?

Tiny
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A lot of auto parts stores have a machine that will test ignition control modules. So take it off and bring it to them before you spend the money on a new one.

Now, if it tests bad, then it's definitely bad. But I have seen some that passed the test but would run poorly on the car.

Since your car wont start at all, I dont think that will be an issue.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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On the diagnostic connector under the driver side dash, jump T1 and E1 pins and turn the ignition switch on with engine off. The check engine light will flash you the codes if there are any stored. OBD1 is not very reliable. If the light just keeps flashing then there is no codes. If the light blinks twice, quick pause then blinks six times then that will be code 26 and then it will pause and blink some other codes if any until it repeats itself.

As for the coil not sparking, you could have a bad distributor? Here is a diagnostic flow chart from the Toyota manual. Follow that chart and that should help you figure out what is going on.

Good luck to you and let us know what you find.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Hello again, checked distributor, NE-G 189. G1-G. 250 AND G2 -G 250, does this mean it is bad since G 1 and G 2 should be between 125-19?
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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If that is what you are measuring then it looks like the distributor would need replacing.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes, I measured the resistance, coil igniter fuses, all comply with specs distributor not so much, but before I throw more money at this, does the 1993 v6 3l have a crank sensor that could be the problem? Could not seem to find an answer on line.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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My car will try to turn over when I start it but its acting like its not getting a spark? Coil? Its a 1993 toyota camry le 4cyl. Not sure where to start on this matter don't want to spend money thats not needed. Cant hook up to diagostics to old
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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1st check for spark
2nd check timing belt
3rd check for fuel and fuel pressure

Not sure how, check our video

Let us know what’s missing for more help
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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And also, am I correct to believe that a bad distributor can cause no spark from the coil back to the distributor to the plugs?
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Yes, you are correct because it does not tell the coil to fire the circuit.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Well I guess I am on my own again, kind of thought that, but thank you guys for trying. I know how it goes, my best guess is the distributor too, guess money talks.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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When there is spark issues I always recommend a distributor since they are cheaper now then they were ten years ago. Let us know if the distributor did fix the problem.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Hello to everyone again, I'm back to let everyone know that I figured out the problem on my Camry, turns out it did have to do with the maf sensor in a way. And also my brain fart. I started to think back to what I did exactly when I went to clean the maf and remembered that I started to loosen the 2 philip head screws where the maf plugs into and pulled it out roughly a quarter inch before tightening it back up after realizing no need. Regardless to say and how this affected spark is beyond me but I loosened back up the 2 screws and wiggled the prongs a lil and tightened and it fired right up. I must assume that the prongs were not making a good connection but either way it's purring like a kitten again. I would like to thank all you guys for your input it has definitely been a learning experience and learned a lot along the way. Thanks again
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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That was some good team work guys!

Glad you got it fixed, please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help.

Best, Ken
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Bought a car that would crank but get no sprak or fuel I replaced the distributor and the igniter and I decided to check the ecm it smelt burnt so I replaced it. The car now gets fuel when I crank it but still no spark what could it be? I've checked all the fuses they're good I just havent checked the starter relay. Help thank you
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Good evening again

Did you replace the ignition coil?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Did you test for power to the coil positive with the key on?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check these 2 things and let me know.

Roy
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Wouldn't it be in the distributor? Because I replaced the whole distributor and still no spark
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Did you use a new distributor or used?

Did it come with a coil? A lot of them did not come with a coil. You had to change them over.

Roy
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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A used one from a car that's the same and it was a working running car.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Ok, Not a good idea.

You still need to check for power to the coil to see if there is power.

Roy
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:22 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I checked and there is power going to the coil but still no spark
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