No spark after deer hit? Help!

[ParadiseXJ]

IIRC a 96 has an Auto Shut Down relay. Is it at all possible that the ASD kicked off here from the impact and that the headlight issue is a separate thing.

When would the ASD kick off? Impact? Rollover?

 

[gmars]

I wondered about the ASD, but am not sure how to test, since no relay or fuses have blown.
We checked the distrib, and seemed it was fine. Down to either Crank Sensor or... something really unusual.
Just in case, we got the CPS out today, need baby hands for that , btu can't track one down locally til Monday (since it's a 5-spd.) Can get it for $50, so it will be my first expenditure.
Hoping it's the answer. I'll let you know.
Thanks to all for good advice.

 

[joe_peters]

Try swapping the relays, I believe they are all the same number.

 

[gmars]

I tried that, and yes they seem to be the same.
You're way ahead of me!

 

[joe_peters]

I tried that, and yes they seem to be the same.
You're way ahead of me!

I think ParadiseXJ is on the right path.

Google ASD relay, there are lots of articles on the theory and testing of Chrysler ignitions. If you aren't getting power to the ASD you won't get it to run.

 

[gmars]

SOLVED! IT WAS the Crank SEnsor (CPS).
I don't know if it was just a coincidence with the deer hit or what, but that did it.
Thanks t
o all who offered awesome suggestions, including the CORRECT suggestion.
Rocks, babay!