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Distributor wont spark

The car cranked fine and then all at once it cut off and wouldn't start. I changed the ignition coil, distibutor, cap. rotor button, crank angle sensor, plugs, fuel pressure sensor, ignition module, & fuses but still no spark coming from distibutor. At a loss for what to do! 300zx

  • ghostriderch May 27, 2009

    So far none of these suggestions have worked so there has to be something that I have missed. I guess I'll keep at it though. Something will work soon I know it will. Thanks for the tips and I will keep you posted on this thing

  • Anonymous Mar 12, 2014

    I tried changing the spark plug detection sensor but it didn't work ,

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Check the fuseble link.
you can measure it, and make sure the contact are clean and secured.
the other thing is the check the ignition switch, make sure you have 12v going to the switch.
check thermo switch on top of the block.

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