New distributor cap and rotor, still engine runs bad?

NISSANLG86

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1997 NISSAN HARDBODY
2.3L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
23 MILES

I scanned the truck before and never had this problem, reason being. I installed new plugs and wires; and it still ran like I was driving over speed bumps really fast 45-55 MPH. So installed a new distributor cap and rotor. Still ran bad, then while at idle one evening, truck just shut off and I haven't been able to start it since, and battery keeps dying from lack of cranking amps.

Monday, February 17th, 2025 AT 12:17 PM

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KEN L

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I would see if the engine has jumped time, this can be done by uploading a short video so I can hear it crank, or you can do a compression test which this guide can help with:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Were there any codes? This guide can help gather codes which might guide us to the problem, also does the engine un on starting fluid?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this video as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 AT 11:54 AM