1998 Nissan Sentra coil

GINA1456

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1998 NISSAN SENTRA
4 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
12,000 MILES

The car won't start - will crank but not start - apparently it's not getting spark. My question - I was told that the coil is not sold separately - is that true - do I need to purchase an entire distributor assembly - what if it's the rotor?

I had ordered the assembly through the internet and paid for Saturday shipping - well today is Saturday and it is not here! I am furious - I have been without a car for a week now and can't work. ARGH!

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 AT 1:18 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation,

if the rotor was so badly burn that it was the cause it would almost need to be melted away, I think that the unit distributor is the fault, and as for the frustrating devilry, we all have to deal with this at some time or another, there is not much that one can do about such delays.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, June 5th, 2010 AT 6:53 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Just a second thought,

did you first check for power at the 2 pin distributor connector Black/white 1.6 liter or black/red 2 liter, unplug and check for power with ignition on.

Mark

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Saturday, June 5th, 2010 AT 6:55 PM