Just replaced the engine, cranks does not start

Tiny
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  • 2000 TOYOTA CELICA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 150 MILES
Just replaced motor, turns over will not start. No spark.
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 AT 10:39 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Below are the tests for no spark condition.

The igniter is a common failure for this issue.

Roy

On-vehicle inspection

Note: "Cold" and "Hot" In these sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. "Cold" is from -10 °C (14°F) to 50 °C (122 °F) and "Hot" is from 50 °C (122 °F) to 100 °C (212 °F).

Inspect ignition coil (with igniter) and spark test

Check that the spark occurs.
1. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
2. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) Plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
3. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coils (with igniter), and connect the ignition coil connectors.
4. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
5. Ground the spark plugs.
6. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE: To prevent gasoline from being injected from injectors during this test, crank the engine for no more than 5 - 10 seconds at time.

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If the spark does not occur, do the test as follows:

7. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) Plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 18 Nm (184 kg. Cm, 13 ft. Lb)

8. Install the ignition coils (with igniter).
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