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It started then one minute it stalled and failed to restart?

Tiny
GMAN96
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  • 1996 NISSAN 200SX
  • 1.6L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 149,000 MILES
It started then one minute it stalled and failed to restart. I replaced the distributor with a new one and the car would not run. So, I took out new distributor and checked the old one and saw that the rotor in it was old and wobbly. So, I took the rotor from the new distributor and installed the old distributor and the car started ran good. Now Sunday it will not start. Should I have cleaned under the cap that the rotor sits on? I saw on YouTube that dirt can cause an issue under that.
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Sunday, August 14th, 2022 AT 9:36 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Does the car has spark? This video will help:

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

If not, I would replace the ECCS relay which is under the dash next to the ECM also we should run the codes, this guide will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, August 15th, 2022 AT 10:59 AM
Tiny
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I have taken off distributor cap and found rotor nut had come off and rotor was free spinning causing it not to start. I tightened a new nut on rotor/shaft and the car started right up. Thank you
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Monday, August 15th, 2022 AT 11:27 AM
Tiny
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This loose rotor I think caused no spark.
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Monday, August 15th, 2022 AT 11:28 AM
Tiny
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Yep yep, good find. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 AT 6:09 PM

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