Toyota corolla 1995 1.8 crank but don't start

Asked by Jorge Jul 06, 2018 at 09:23 PM about the 1995 Toyota Corolla DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My battery dyed on my way home. Went ahead and buy a
new battery installed and the car crank but doesn't start.
Then i went ahead and change the ignition coil( by the way i
change the ignition 4 months ago). Still no spark at all.
Verify that i got fuel , spark plugs, cables , rotor, distributor
cap, all new. Still car cranks but doesn't start. Can someone
help. I am out of ideas

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Considering your battery died while driving you should consider having your alternator tested (free at many auto parts stores), it could be cause or a loose/ broken wire. The crankshaft position sensor controls spark (testable with a mutimeter) as does the Ignition Control Module (ICM aka. igniter). I need to periodically clean the terminals on the ICM on my 97 Tercel or it will cut out-cut in occasionally while driving like it skips a beat (NOT a misfire). I learned that lesson on the side of the road when it cut right and wouldnt restart UNTIL I unplugged/ plugged in the connector for it, I drove away without another incidence for months. I hope this is some help to you

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