Test for fuel pressure, the fuel pump may be bad.
The oill sending unit is almost always on the back of the motor by the fire wall.
Take the electronic ignition module to advance auto parts have it tested for free
The emission of the black smoke from the exhaust is one of the symptoms pf a bad fuel pump in a 2002 Nissan Altima. Failure of the cranks to fire is another bad symptoms of a bad fuel pump.
try the distributor module . may not be getting fire.
bad fuel pump
my 1997 pathfider cranks but will not fire.
It is the ECC relay! It is the ECC relay!
There are several reasons why a 1996 Achieva engine cranks but will not fire. A few of the reasons could be a bad ignition control module, ignition coil pack, or a crankshaft position sensor.
crank sencer
1991 jaguar jx6 will not start
Check the ignition coil located on the top left side of the motor, mine went bad and I found one for $5 at the junk yard.
if you are standing in front of the car it's on the left back fire wall