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No spark at the new distributor

Tiny
DAVID EMORY
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  • 1986 NISSAN HARDBODY
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
Battery turns the new starter, new alternator, new ignition starter switch, new neutral safety switch new fusible relays. It cranks and there is no spark at the distributor.
Friday, August 28th, 2020 AT 6:08 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If there is no spark, it can be the result of several things. Components such as the electronic ignition control unit, crank angle sensor, ignition coil and so on can cause it.

What I suggest first is to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes stored. This vehicle has an OBD1 computer which should help us pinpoint where the problem is starting.

Here is a link that explains how to check for codes. Follow this link and let me know the results.

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/nissan-obd1-diagnostic-trouble-codes-and-retrieval-procedure-1984-to-1994

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You may find the attached pic helpful.

Let me know what you find and if anything was replaced with the ignition system.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, August 28th, 2020 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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Joe,

You were right, the engine computer was completely gone. I ordered another one for delivery. Thanks for your knowledge. David
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Monday, August 31st, 2020 AT 5:05 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Glad to hear you figured it out. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future that you have questions.

Take good care of yourself.

Joe
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 AT 6:11 PM

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