2001 nissan sentra won't start

I would check the pickup in the bottom of the distributor if you have verified that it does not have spark.

Part 1 -How to Test the Ignition COP Coils (Nissan 1.8L)

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Feb 12, 2013 - What Tools Do I Need to Test the COP Coils. ... coils (most commonly known as the COP ignition coils), on your 1.8L Nissan Sentra is pretty easy. ... When one COP ignition coil fails... that cylinder goes 'dead' due to a lack of Spark and is said to be misfiring. .... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 ...

Part 2 -How to Troubleshoot a No Start (Nissan 1.8L)

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Jan 17, 2013 - Checking for Spark With a Spark Tester. ... Your 1.8L Nissan will either have a distributor-type ignition system or the more modern COP ... A BAD fuel pumpwill cause your 1.8L Nissan Sentra to Crank but Not Start... since the ... Still, the other method that I've used to test for a lack of fuel... is spraying starting ...

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I have never had a problem with the car before (02 Sentra 1.8/auto), so I had no need to post ... Originally Posted by Black B15 ... Join Date: Jun 2005 ... Can you see if the coilpacks are getting spark & work back from there? how many spark plugs do i need ? - Nissan Sentra ...
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1-3-4-2 with 1 being closest to the drive belts.

have you checked the coils on each spark plug to do this take out one plug attach the plug wire back on to the plug and ground the plug to the motor and have some one crank over the motor but do not hold on to the plug or you could get a strong shock
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Has the car been running on empty recently? Running with low fuel can damage your fuel pump because on some cars the gasoline is the lube for the pump. a bad fuel pump could be the problem. Look up some YouTube videos on how to diagnose

Seems like a cylinder ring is worn ;Big job

check your fuses under the hood

Recheck the plug wires and ensure they are going to the correct plug.

good day Sir, try to check the spark plugs and air filter, i hope this tips will help you.

this is easy to do, first unplug the plug to the first coil, do one at a time, then remove the bolt holding the coil down,then twist and pull on the coil it will pop out, then remove the spark plug and install new plug and on to the next one,