I have a 2000 Sebring convertible 2.5,I changed the spark plugs and did the valve cover gaskets put everything back as it was and now it will not start,it started before I did the work to it,I checked to see if I had spark,no spark,Is it possible the Distributor can go bad ? the plugs that go to it have power

 

The distributor on that engine is almost always the culprit. Might want to check for codes before you shell out the bux.

 

Well my Distributor Assembly will be here today,I will find out today if that's the culprit

 

I put in the Distributor no luck

 

What did you get when you checked for codes?

 

I have to wait for a buddy of mine to bring the diagnostic tool to get the codes

 

Ok,this is what I got from code reading,

Troubleshooting P0601
Definition

aaECM internal fault
Explanation
aaECM unable to communicate on SPI line
Probable cause
aa1.-Shorted input sensor
aa2.-Shorted electrical circuit
aa3.-Failed ECM

Troubleshooting P0420
Definition
aaCatalyst efficiency low-bank 1
Explanation
The oxygen sensors monitor the Catalytic Converters
ability to store oxygen.
Probable cause
1.Catalytic converter defective (failure
possibly due to #2,3,or 4)
2.Engine misfire or running condition
3.larg vacuum leak
4.engine oil leakage into exhaust-valve guide

I checked for vacuum leaks but most of it has nothing to do with spark,the car ran fine before I decided to change the plugs and fix the oil leaking into spark-plug holes,the ECM
sounds Scary

 

ECM replacement is not that bad but it's not cheap. Search on line. For about $200, you send them your VIN and mileage and they send you a rebuilt computer that pretty much plugs in. I did it for my 2001 when I got the dreaded 601 code and the problem was gone.

Replacement of the catalytic converter is much worse.

 

But if the car was running fine before I started working on it I wouldn't think the catalytic converter is the problem for no spark,what do you think ?
Thanks for the prompt response

 

should I try crank censer