My 1993 toyota camry was running great and all of a sudden it just quit running. My preliminary test indicates that it is not getting spark to the plugs. How do I test the distributor, ignition coil, igniter, cap & rotor, etc.? It is a 4 cylinder engine

TxGreaseMonkey

Most Autozones can test the igniter and coil for free. Cap and rotor should be replaced every 60,000 miles.

Review sections A and B below--some of the information will be applicable to your car:

http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-tr...ics-46563.html

kitch428

I can give you the MOST LIKELY cause. It's the ign coil in the dist. And a little FYI, the primary, and secondary readings may seem fine, but it's still the most likely cause of no start with your discription. Some of them (after removing the protective cover) show a crack accross the front of it. This is a classic sign. I recommend OEM parts on this one.

kitch428

Forgot to add, it's always possible the timing belt just quit. If the cam isn't turning, so is the dist=no spark. Once the dist cap is off, just give it a spin over to see if it's turning.

dbj-adams

Thanks a lot for the additional response. I took the distributor cap off, replaced the rotor and examined the cap for cracks etc. I turned the engine over and the rotor is turning so I determined that the timing belt hasn't sliped off or broken.

rjmenges

What was the problem? Did you ever find out why there was no spark?
Thanks
Randy