No spark from engine?

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
86,000 MILES
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JHESPO
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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.
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:12 PM
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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
Apr 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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JHESPO
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my mechanic said the timing belt is fine
Apr 27, 2013 at 6:58 PM
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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
Apr 28, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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ONCEKNOWN
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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.
Aug 2, 2020 at 11:17 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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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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MHPAUTOS
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Have you scanned for fault codes as yet?
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ONCEKNOWN
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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!
Aug 2, 2020 at 11:17 AM (Merged)
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KOWA
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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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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.
Aug 2, 2020 at 11:17 AM (Merged)
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KOWA
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We have check the timing and timing belt everything are correct.
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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.
Aug 2, 2020 at 11:17 AM (Merged)
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DJCL
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Make shore the rotor is spinning . Verify the cam shaft is not broken .
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