I went out to my car a few days ago and found it would not start. Thought it might be the ignition coil but got a new one and it didnt fix the problem so i took it back. I took a plug wire off and put a plug in it to test for spark and i did not get any. I tested the wiring harness that the camshaft position sensor plugs into and it was fine. I ordered a CPS today and it is going to arrive tuesday. Any suggestions for things to look for to identify the problem while i am waiting? I had issues starting it about a week before the problem, but i think it is unrelated because starting fluid made it start. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

 

It sounds like your heading in the right direction. From what you said I would do a quick tune up. By that I mean OEM plugs, plug wires, and distributor cap and rotor. I don't know if you have done that recently but It wouldn't hurt since you said you did not get a spark on that plug and the ignition coil is working properly.

Plus that stuff is cheap. No power(dead alternator), bad crank sensor, bad PNP switch, and no spark are the causes of a no crank situation. That's my 2 cents.

 

It was the camshaft position sensor! Started the car this morning! Thanks for the advice