Q: Not sure what the problem is

asked by on November 05, 2016

New crank shaft ,new spark plugs, new gas pump. there is Current in injectors, time belt is well. it cranks but doesn't start, has gas, electricity works, but does not turn on what can be the problem?? Toyota Corolla 98 engine 1.8

My car has 133000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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