Cranks no start issue

1991 DODGE SPIRIT
130,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNISSWIM7
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Not firing just cranks.
Jan 4, 2021 at 9:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

First, remove the distributor cap and make sure the distributor turns when the engine cranks. That will verify the timing belt is working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

I would check the compression to be sure the engine s good.

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

There is a distributor pick up coil in the distributor that is a very common failure for no spark.

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

Roy

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove splash shield and distributor cap by removing both distributor cap hold down screws.
2. Remove rotor from distributor shaft.
3. Remove Hall effect pick-up assembly.
4. When installing Hall effect assembly make sure pick-up leads are correctly routed to avoid damage.
5. Reinstall distributor rotor.
6. Reinstall distributor cap and splash shield.
7. Set timing, refer to Adjustments Procedures
Jan 4, 2021 at 10:35 AM