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My eingine turns over but wont start. I have a 1991 Accord. I did a spark test and have confirmed there is no spark. Any guesses on what it is or what i should do next

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While not real helpful and sort of a guess

I personally, would get a wiring diagram before
proceeding

Without that ,you have no path to follow, and
no knowledge of the system your working on.

SO-you have nowhere to start your testing

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It may be the cam sensor or your distributor. Check the distributor cap and make sure it is not damaged. Make sure your spark/coil wires are not damaged. Make sure the roter is spinning when you are cranking as well. Anyone could cause you to not have any spark.

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The igniter goes bad in these distributors often .

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