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First, verify all connections at distributor (both ends of each cable) are securely connected and inspect all lengths of each plug wire to make sure there are no major breaks, cuts, burns, abrasions that would be causing a short. Then, try another plug just to make sure it's not a bad spark/coil wire. If still no spark, then I would say rotor/distributor cap/distributor/ICM module (Ignition Control Module) is the problem. You can generally buy those parts seperate, or you can buy a whole distributor that typically has all combined. The ICM can usually be removed without too much difficulty and taken to an autoparts store for a test, but not always. If you go with the "piecemeal" solution, start with ICM test (if removable), then rotor cap, then move to distrubutor cap. If nothing has worked to this point, you can replace the distributor, but you have already bought everything BUT the actual distributor. It would make sense to price everything seperately versus cost of new distributor...up to you.
If you do replace the distributor, be absolutely sure to mark the position/direction the rotor cap is pointed on old one, so you can re-install the new one in exact same position. Otherwise finding TDC (top dead center) on #1 cylinder is another whole process.
The crank sensor is only a reference and shouldn't cause it not to start. I would look elsewere for your problem ie camshaft position sensor which is built into the distributor. This is amore likely cause of your no start condition.
it could be a sensor that is located in the top of the air filter it is a sensor that tells the carall most everything it is shaped like a staple wejust changed one soory i dont know the name of it.
ijust had the same problem with my 93 it was the distributer itself.Once the new one was put on it fired right up/Make sure who ever does your work also cleans or replaces your plus they get fouled real quick from trying to start.
Check the bottom of your distributor where the body of the distributor and cap come together. If there is oil there you need to replace the distributor as the oil seal has failed and oil is travelling internally up the shaft and getting on the reluctor wheel and may be causing the condition you are experiencing.
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