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My mechanic did following to fix my starting problem(usually have problem when in the morning)1)changed ignition switch(2 months ago)(2) Electronic wiring diagram(2 months ago)(3) changed distribution assembly(2 months ago)(4) changed "some kind of" relay(might be a master relay)(3 months ago)(5) timing belt changed about 2 years ago(about 30,000 miles ago)My battery and starter is fine.It's been starting ok for a month but doesn't start again this morning..What else could it be besides the things mentioned?

fuel pump

i wouldent be so sure that your battery isent bad i would try a new one or i would check my battery cables

I would find a new mechanic. There is TSB's on an updated Distributor assembly and coil.

simple test.... pull spark plug out put plug wire back on it and lay it on the exhaust or intake manifold or on anything metal that the spark plug will ground to... have someone turn the key and see if the plug sparks.... if you have spark then you obviously don't have fuel.... if no spark then it could be an ignition module, coil, bad connection in the wiring... the list goes on and on... sounds like your mechanic isn't exactly qualified to be doing the work tho.... mechanics shouldn't just throw parts at a problem they should be able to accurately diagnose and correct the problem.... maybe you should consider taking it to another shop and see if they can find a problem

engines needs 3 main things to run. Air , Fuel & Spark. SO check those Pulling a plug wire is a good test an easier way if your alone is to pull the wire and stick a phillips screwdriver in it and lay it close to one of the valve cover bolts and it should spark , you should be able to see it while cranking the car from inside. Also check the rotor inside the distributor ,sometimes the little screw falls off and the rotor spins freely. Fuel is a little more difficult Im asuming you probably dont have many tools so I'll give you some small hints. Make sure its quiet & turn the key to acc you should here the fuel pump come on and prime. I dont really know how mechanically incline you are so give us some more info as to what the car is doing. Is it cranking? Does it smell like gas ? What are the symptoms besides not starting?

if it doesnt start during the day but does fine at night ill will probably be ur main relay....i replaced mine and it runs perfectly....ok...new one cost around 90 bucks..i got mine from a junk for 5 bucks...so id look into that