2000 Ford Escort Will not start-no spark ????

2000 FORD ESCORT
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LGCOTTON
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The engine cranks but will not start. Timming belt looks good. Tried to get a spark from plug wire but nothing. Not sure if crank or cam sensors woud effect spark.
Where should I go from here?
Mar 3, 2008 at 1:53 PM
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BLACKOP555
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Yes a crank and cam sensor are what tells the vehicles on DIS systems when to fire. try a new crank sensor and if that isnt it have the coil tested and if thats good it is probably the ignition module.

are all cylinders getting spark and are you using a spark tester and properly grounding it to check for spark?
Mar 3, 2008 at 6:48 PM
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LGCOTTON
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Thanks, sounds like I'm headed the right direction.
Mar 4, 2008 at 7:48 PM
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