1999 sentra got hot and died wont start sounds like no spark

Has the battery been tested, it sounds like a defective battery.

Try crankshaft sensor

Dean, it looks like your on the right path ,with all 3 things as you stated it should do something, did you try a little starting fluid , you could use a timing light to check for good steady spark . what other kind of work have you done to it ? re check your work ,when you did compression test how did the plugs look =clean =soaked in fuel = nothing at all? Woody.

I would check the ignition module then maybe the coil. Check with autozone or kragen they should test it for free.

hi there
this sounds like it has either no spark or is not getting fuel check to see if it has spark if it does then check to see if you have fuel pressure hope this will help solve the problem have a wonderful night

Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome. Since you are getting fuel and spark, have you checked the timing belt/chain yet? Have you checked your ignition fuse? You could have a problem with a sensor or the computer.

Got the same make/model/year, but haven't had that problem. Does your temperature gauge run at half or above when this happens? If so, start with a cheap fix - new thermostat.

Another thing to consider is that some of the QR25DE engines equipped in the 02 Sentra SERs has an active recall on the crank position sensor. This fault would cause the check engine light to come on and the car would stall unexpectedly. It should start back up but the frequency of this will only increase without repair.

Also, no need to change plug wires, you have coil pack ignition - there is no distributor. If a coil pack is bad, you will have constant misfire and SES light.

Sounds like a security problem that is preventing starting. It will run for a few seconds and then die.

Check distributor and fuel, when car dies check for what is missing when it won't start back up. It can be only gas or spark and trust me one is missing. Good Luck

It seems you have a timing problem. Have the engine timed properly. If that does not work it could be a craked rotor or distributor cap. have all these checked.