No spark from engine?

Tiny
JHESPO
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  • 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 86,000 MILES
I have already replaced the ignition coils on the car(2). I also replaced the crank position sensor, all of the fuses are good, the timing belt is good. But I am still not receiving a spark to the engine. My mechanic has given up and cannot figure out what is wrong with it, the only guess he has is that it could be an ecu problem.
Saturday, April 27th, 2013 AT 5:12 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Does the timing belt turn??? This guide can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run down this guide and report back.

Roy
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Saturday, April 27th, 2013 AT 5:15 PM
Tiny
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My mechanic said the timing belt is fine
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Saturday, April 27th, 2013 AT 6:58 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Assuming it is a v6 as you stated no motor. I would start with checking for power to the coils with key on engine off.

You may want to consider a new shop as it is a basic issue that anyone should be able to figure out with proper test equipment

Roy
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Sunday, April 28th, 2013 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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  • 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
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I have a 1998 Toyota Camry v6 LE, and recently my car will not start. There is no spark from the engine from turning the key, and lately I have been noticing that the light of the time for my dashboard has been getting dim lately, especially when I turn on my ignition key.

My dad has tried to boost start with his car. But it still won't turn on. Lately, I have been noticing that it would take just a few secs more to start up. Takes a bit longer to accelerate? But it's a pretty old car.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure if its correct, injector/s pulsing and ignition spark-if all okay check engine compression
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Have you scanned for fault codes as yet?
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you for your guys help. I found out that the battery was dead and had to go buy a new one. Thank you once again!
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KOWA
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  • 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 253,000 MILES
Weve got no spark on our 2L camry, we replaced the coil with a 180i corrola's. We took out a plug wire and inserted a plug and hold it agaist the engine. We switch on the car hte feul pomp comes on and tested the distributor by turning it outside the car and got spark. But when we insert the distributor and put everything in place and start turning the key the fire are gone. As soon as we took out the distributor and test it outside we got spark again. Bot dont work when its fitted.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Insert the distributor without the cap crank the engine and check if the rotor is turning. If it does not turn, you have a filed timing belt.

This guide can help us fix it

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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We have check the timing and timing belt everything are correct.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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At the distributor, ensure you have battery voltage at the main supply wire with ignition switch turned on and also WHILE cranking. A faulty ignition switch would cut off the power supply.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Make shore the rotor is spinning. Verify the cam shaft is not broken.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)

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