1998 Jeep Wrangler engine turns over but will not start

Tiny
DBROWN266
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  • 1998 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
Engine was running fine with no problems when it suddenly stalled and would not restart. Gas tank is 1/2 full. After towing home I performed the basic checks and could not find any obvious problems. I checked for spark at the plugs and could not confirm spark was present. I then checked for spark coming out of the coil and did not find any there as well. I checked out the coil resistence and the primary was below the acceptable level (almost a dead short) and the secondary was within range. I replaced the coil and also the plugs since I was in the neighborhood. Still no spark and no engine start. I changed the Crank Position Sensor and still no change.
Where do I go from here? Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 AT 7:58 PM

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Tiny
THIS IS MIKE
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Have you scanned the car for engine codes?
Check for power at the coil with the key on.
Is your security light flashing?
If a wrong key was used sometimes security system wont allow the car to start until the right key is inserted.
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008 AT 6:22 PM
Tiny
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Check for power going into the coil and also inspect and test the camshaft poisitoning sensor in the distributor. Could also be coming from the computer's coil driver-
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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I do not have any power going to the coil when the key is turned on. Security light is not flashing. I do not have the ability to check for codes.
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008 AT 8:58 PM
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Inspect and test the auto shutdown relay ( ASD relay ) it powers the coil and injectors and fuel pump thru its relay-
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008 AT 9:40 PM
Tiny
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No power to coil while cranking engine. No fuel pressure at relief valve after cranking. Horn, fuel pump adn ASD relay appear to be same part number. I swapped them around and had the same results. Anything else I should check before giving in and taking it to the shop? Thanks.
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:53 AM
Tiny
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Check for power at and thru the ignition switch.
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 11:46 AM
Tiny
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Triple check the ASD relay for power and follow thru with the suggestion on the ignition switch

Check these fuses see below


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fuses_2.jpg

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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 1:34 PM

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