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Question

it sounds great like its about ready to start it just doesnt start...like it doesnt sound like the battery,starter,alternator is bad...so idk whats wrong with it...i just bought a ignition coil and that didnt fix it, so what could it be....btw i got a full tank of gas.....
so id say its one of these problems...
timing belt-dont have $ for
new computer for the vehicle-dont have $ for
crankshaft position sensor-got $ for
camshaft position sensor-got $ for
spark plug-got $ for
fuel pump=got $ for


the problem is is that its just not sparking ...so plzzz help i need it fixed..and i dont have $ for diagnostics AT ALL so dont tell me 2 do it

03 nissan altima 4 cylindol

03 nissan altima v4 auto trans

97000 miles

Answer 1

I don't know what tests you've already done. How do you know it is an ignition problem? A fast/cheap way to narrow down the possibilities. First, try starting fluid, if there is any firing or turning over even briefly, the ignition system is probably OK and you most likely have a fuel-related problem. If there is no evidence of firing with the starting fluid it is most likely the ignition system. (maybe you already did this test?) Try to avoid blindly buying parts it eats up a lot of money.

I doubt it is your spark plugs: would all of them totally stopped working the same day? The timing belt wouldn't cause this unless it busted, should be easy to check.

There should be a way to check if the fuel pump is delivering enough pressure; there is probably a test port on the fuel lines somewhere.

Answer 2

To many things can cause a "No Spark" condition. You need the proper knowledge to find the right problem.
There are Ignition modules and pick up coils, cam and crank sensors, Distributor caps and rotors, or the computer is bad.
Not all of these things could be an your car. It is just an Idea since I do not know what you have.

Answer 3

what kind of car is it since some cars have common problems. If you dont have spark... you need to test the items... its possible you have timing belt broken but you need to see if the camshaft is turning so remove the oil cap and if you can see the cam great have someone try to start the vehicle if you can see the lobe on the cam turn thats a good sign....now comes the testing so need more information from you but its easier if you take it to someone or just replace items until it gets fixed...

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this sounds like a common problem and might be out of your hands....most likely a programing issue they cant find

Answer 4

well if you dont have the money then how ya going to buy what it needs...what have you check rotor button any bad wires id start at the sparks source is there a spark at coil or cap at plug wire if not then its eletronic part bad some where.... have you look or check to see if it was in time should be a marker on lower motor just line it up and then check inside rotor see if its pointing forward number one plug

Answer 5

I had a similar problem once that ended up being a cracked distributor cap. It's fairly cheap to fix if that's your problem. However, it still could be a battery, starter, or alternator.

You're doing good if you can identify the no spark issue. Good luck.

Answer 6

StoP HItTinG tHe sHift kEy....GRRRRR!
Make, model, year, mileage, engine size, trans?
No spark would be electrical problem not fuel so eliminate that. Repost with info.

Answer 7

crankshaft position sensor-got $ for
camshaft position sensor-got $ for
spark plug-got $ for

Do plugs anyway then usually the cam not the crank sensor.... Oh ya what the heck am I working on,...