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No spark 93 Toyota Camry


jonesncarsdontmix
09-06-2010, 01:53 PM
I do not know what to do next. Have no spark car cranks but won't turn over.
What has been replaced:
-Spark Plugs
-Distributor Cap and Rotor
-Igniter(failed test)
-Fuel Pump
-Battery
What has been tested and passed
-Ignition Coil
-Alternator

Very frustrated. Need help. Ran a diagnostic test on it. The lights just flash. There are no pauses. Not sure what else to try.

jdmccright
09-07-2010, 01:22 PM
This gen Camry ignition coil is goofy. It can show a spark but is not hot enough to support combustion. It can also test okay (usually barely) yet be bad. If you do replace, opt for the Toyota brand if you can...you'll save money over the long run, trust me.

Second, check the little barrel-shaped component in the distributor called the condenser, connected to one side of the coil and grounded/bolted through the distributor side. If the insulator looks melted, it's probably bad. $5 part at the dealer.

Welcome to AF and hope this helps!

Mike Gerber
09-07-2010, 02:53 PM
^ What jdmccright suggested, especially about the coil. It can test good and have a crack in it that allows it to short itself to ground on any metal inside the distributor. I would remove the coil form the distributor and inspect it carefully for cracks.

Mike

gator2764
09-09-2010, 11:31 AM
Do you have any oil inside the Dist.?

jonesncarsdontmix
09-09-2010, 10:59 PM
Will take a closer look at the ignition coil for cracks.:)

There is no oil in the dist. But, it looks like there might be a slight oil leak. There was a bit of oil on the outside the area of the ignition coil. Mostly on the block. Like maybe there is a seal missing between the block and coil?

jdmccright
09-10-2010, 11:22 AM
There's two seals...one between the distributor shaft and body, and the other an o-ring between the distributor body and the engine head. Failure of the first causes oil to leak into the distributor. Here is a link to my write-up on how to replace that seal:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=937638&highlight=5sfe+distributor+seal&page=2

The o-ring on the outside of the distributor is easy to replace.

Bosco11
09-12-2010, 06:39 PM
Check out my thread on 95 Camry No Spark. I was able to get mine fixed. But it took the right combination of distributor caps and rotor buttons along with 3 different rebuilt distributors.

I paid for one distributor, and got the other 2 on warranty.

jonesncarsdontmix
10-14-2010, 12:10 AM
Thank you for your suggestions. ;)
It was the ignition coil. It was indeed cracked. Replaced the O-ring between the engine block and distributor housing. Hopefully I won't see any oil leaks. Glad to have the car up and running again.
Thanks!

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