1993 Geo Prizm car died

1993 GEO PRIZM
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEWFRIEND328
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Car died while on the interstate. Got it home no spark at plugs . replaced ignition coil plugs and wires andf rotoe cap. Battery good and i have power at the rotor cao and coil. There is a capasitor should this be replaced and going to check to make sure timing belt did not break. Can you think of anything else i should try?
Nov 6, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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The capacitor is a filter that removes interference with TV and radio.

Most likely you have a bad ignition module (ignitor).

Doubtfull timing belt broke, although exhaust camshaft turns dist.

Rotate engine a few inches and watch rotor, if it moves, then belt is OK.

If not, then belt is broke and possible damage to valves and head.
Nov 7, 2009 at 5:26 AM
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