1997 Nissan Sentra My car won't crank

DUCKMYGOOSE

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1997 NISSAN SENTRA

1997 Nissan Sentra 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 175k + miles

My car was fine one day, the next day, after a snow storm came through, I went out to crank my car. I turn the key and the enging turns like it is trying to start, but doesn't actually crank. I have replaced the distributor, distributor cap, rotor button, spark plugs, and spark plug wires since the issue in attemp to troubleshoot the problem. None of which worked. Several people who are mechanically inclined have looked at it, but can't come up with a conclusion as to why it dosn't crank. Any suggestions are welcome.

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Do below:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 in away from ground have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM, Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors and computer. Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it