Originally Posted by andrewwynn

They are super sensitive you mentioned the old one being damaged. There is a plate inside that has notches that go past the sensor. If the old one was hit by the plate (disc) it could easily prevent proper reading and no way it will run. The spark timing is determined by the CPS.

It's a good sign you get any spark without that I'd be clueless. DISA out some success is a white rabbit not a solution path. I would bet on CPS related. Could have a defective part or as mentioned internal damage to the timing plate.