We are having trouble with our pt cruiiser.. it will turn over and not hit a lick... we have checked fuses, checked for fire from distributor cap, and we have sprayed ethanol in carbarator and it will not start off of the ethanol.... we drained the tank and we have a clear substance in the that looks like oil, but we do not know what it is... could you help me please....

Start from your plugs and work your way back. Next thing to check would be your plug wires, and/or your coilpacks.

Try to ensure you have the correct PT Wires connected in the right order of firing, This should be on the side of the engine near the top either side it can on, I am sure that is your problem. Best Wishes. Malcolm Campbell.

if the coil is tested fully and is good where have you checked for it being good? have you checked if the HT lead from the coil to the distributor is carrying power? If you have power at the distributor cap , all the contacts are good, the rotor is fine, (check current at the distributor cap centre pin) then the likely problem is the machanism for firing, i.e. Hall sensor . I would check all the HT leads, distributor cap, rotor etc. you should carry out the checks systematically. I.E. First check at the coil with a multi meter. Then check at the end of the Ht lead from coil to distributor , actually within the lead itself , for current. then attach it to distributor if it shows a current...if you are getting a current from the distributors centre pin the issue is probably the cap itself, the rotor arm, the firing system, it will probably be electronic as mechanical distributors went out some years before I think. or if that is okay, the leads themselves. I would guess that is is distributor cap or firing system related'

2013, a long long time ago....
is probable sold now or is razor blades...

Did you check primary voltage to ignition coil? red wire with lite green tracer, use a test lite to check voltage, goes hot with key on, circuit is fuse protected.

Have you tested for fuel pressure? Does the check engine light illuminate when you turn the ignition key to on? If not, your ecu might be faulty.

Distributor Ignition Pickup. starter switch , computer

on any car always check ur fuses first... and ifthat does't work then check your distributor by taking out a spark plug from only one cylnder and put it in the plug and lay it on the block. then turn your key as if to crank it and c if ur getting a spark from the spark plug. if u aren't, then its either the distributor cap, a worn rotory button inside the distributor cap or it could be the moduel inside the distributor which would then mean youll have to replace the whole distributor

Sounds like you have the firing order right but your off on the #1 on the distributer. Every time you get an explosion coming from the carb its misfiring. Find the #1 on dist and continue with firing order

your escape does not have a distributor it has coil packs an have you ckecked the ign fuse