My car recently caught on fire under the hood.

Tiny
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  • 2000 INFINITI G20
  • 200,000 MILES
My car recently caught on fire under the hood after the spark plugs and wiring was changed. The distributor, distributor cap, harnest, fuse box, and wiring were ruined. I bought all the parts and the car still wont start. It sounds like it but it wont. Any ideas on what may be the problem?
Friday, March 22nd, 2013 AT 5:40 PM

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Tiny
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Check to see if you are getting spark and fuel to the engine.
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Friday, March 22nd, 2013 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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It is getting fuel but there is no spark.
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Friday, March 22nd, 2013 AT 9:17 PM
Tiny
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Was the wiring damaged to the crank and cam sensor? Were either sensors damaged by the fire?
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Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 AT 1:35 AM
Tiny
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I can have my dad check. We had a mobile mechanic come out and look. He says that I may need a new computer box.
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Monday, March 25th, 2013 AT 8:55 PM
Tiny
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It could have been damaged
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 AT 1:11 AM

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