Why won't my car fire up?

Tiny
SUPREMEBLT
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  • 1993 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 187,000 MILES
It just won't fire up, and we can't figure out why.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 9:46 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Basic testing is needed
Check for spark
Check for fuel
Check for codes
Check compression
When determined what missing its easier to pin point to a cause
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 9:53 PM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
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