Car is still cranking but not turning over

Tiny
RPCHIVUKULA
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  • 1994 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
To save money I replaced the new distributor myself (which actually contains a new coil as well in these models). However I forgot to set the cylinder one to "0" position before replacing the distributor.

Now, car is still cranking but not turning over. And I still am not getting a spark at the sparkplug wire.

Question is: Will not setting the Cylinder 1 to "0" cause no spark at the sparkplug wire? Or is there something else that is still wrong?

I wanted to find out what might be still wrong before removing the distributor and resetting Cyl. 1.

thanks in advance!
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 AT 8:57 PM

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Tiny
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Not setting it to o will not cause a no spark, if have no spark fuses and wires OK, check timing belt? 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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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 6:02 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for speedy response!

The rotor is turning, so timing belt should be ok then?
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 6:02 PM
Tiny
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Rotor turning we should assume timing belt is good
next step is to check for power at the distributor connector
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 6:02 PM
Tiny
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Blk/org wire should have power with key on if not
turn key on do you have a check engine light on if not check fuses and check PCM relay


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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 6:02 PM
Tiny
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The distributor is new but the coil was not, so I got a new one it started right up. Thank you.
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Friday, May 21st, 2021 AT 6:02 PM
Tiny
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Appreciate you sharing the fix to your problem.

I have attached the coil replacement procedure below for anyone who might be looking for this information.

Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 AT 10:19 AM

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