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1993 Nissan Altima Repair Question


Topics covered: Distributor, Spark.
Mileage: 163,000 miles.

Asked on May 21, 2012

What would cause a 1993 nissan altima to stop firing

I have changed the plugs wires and coil
Avatar Asked by Chris Woodson

Answer

Replied on May 21, 2012

distributors are a common failure for those. make sure there is power to the connector and see if any spark comes from the coil tower.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on May 22, 2012

and what if theres no spark from the coil tower, then what could be the problem ?

Tiny Response from Chris Woodson
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Replied on May 22, 2012

the distributor, as it acts as a ground on the negative side of the coil.

Roy

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