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Old 06-16-2010, 04:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a 96 camry. Spark is intermittent at plugs. Replaced distributor and it ran for 5 minutes then died again with no hope of starting it. What could it be?
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Was there a new coil with the distributor?

What year? Have you gotten the diagnostic code? (OBD, or the blink code on pre-OBD engines).

If you have a new coil and distributor, the ignitor is next suspect. There is a feedback signal, so the computer can accurately report most ignitor failures.
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how do you get the code?

Not sure how to get the code you mentioned. The coil is original. SO I am wondering coil or igniter.
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"Not sure how to get the code you mentioned. The coil is original."

Your 1996 car is OBDII. That means you need an OBDII code reader to retireve the codes. That is, assuming the check engine light is on. If it is on, places like Autozone will read the code(s) for free. If so, go to Autozone and get the codes read. Write down the exact codes (not what the clerk tells you he thinks you need to replace) and report the codes back here. Someone will be able to give you some direction.

As far as the coil, if it is the original one (you don't give mileage on the car) that could definitely be the problem. They can cause problems when warm if they have lot's of mileage on them. You need to take a reading on the coil with a digital volt/ohmeter and the specs from any manual. If you don't have a manual, you can download one for free at the top of the Camry forum over at AutomotiveForums.com. Download the generation 3 manual. I would also remove the coil from the distributor and visually inspect it for cracks. A cracked coil is another known problem with this generation of Camrys.

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Okay I took off the coil and igniter and had it tested. The guy said they work fine. I was not completely confident in his ability on testing the coil. he was getting .88 ohms resistance which he said was weird.

The strange part is when I put in the new distributor the car ran great in idle for 5 minutes then died after 100 feet of driving not to start again. The car has 125000 miles I well try to do the coil test again by myself. Thanks for the help
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