2000 Ford Escort Will not start-no spark?

Tiny
LGCOTTON
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  • 2000 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
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  • 60,000 MILES
The engine cranks but will not start. Timming belt looks good. Tried to get a spark from plug wire but nothing. Not sure if crank or cam sensors woud effect spark.
Where should I go from here?
Monday, March 3rd, 2008 AT 1:53 PM

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Tiny
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Yes a crank and cam sensor are what tells the vehicles on DIS systems when to fire. Try a new crank sensor and if that isnt it have the coil tested and if thats good it is probably the ignition module.

Are all cylinders getting spark and are you using a spark tester and properly grounding it to check for spark?
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Monday, March 3rd, 2008 AT 6:48 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, sounds like I'm headed the right direction.
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Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 AT 7:48 PM

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