It started then one minute it stalled and failed to restart?

1996 NISSAN 200SX
149,000 MILES • 1.6L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GMAN96
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It started then one minute it stalled and failed to restart. I replaced the distributor with a new one and the car would not run. So, i took out new distributor and checked the old one and saw that the rotor in it was old and wobbly. so, i took the rotor from the new distributor and installed the old distributor and the car started ran good. Now Sunday it will not start. Should i have cleaned under the cap that the rotor sits on? I saw on YouTube that dirt can cause an issue under that.
Aug 14, 2022 at 9:36 PM
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Does the car has spark? This video will help:

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

If not, I would replace the ECCS relay which is under the dash next to the ECM also we should run the codes, this guide will help:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Aug 15, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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GMAN96
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I have taken off distributor cap and found rotor nut had come off and rotor was free spinning causing it not to start. i tightened a new nut on rotor/shaft and the car started right up. Thank you
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Aug 15, 2022 at 11:27 AM
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GMAN96
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This loose rotor i think caused no spark.
Aug 15, 2022 at 11:28 AM
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Yep yep, good find. Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.
Aug 16, 2022 at 6:09 PM