2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Repair Question
Topics covered: Camshaft, Timing belt, Engine.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.
Asked on June 25, 2012
Car cranks but will not start
While driving car just died. I have checked the codes and received a p0016 and p0325.I have replaced the knock sensor and camshaft position sensor and the codes cleared. Engine will crank but still not turn over. I smell fuel and hear fuel pump turn on. I partially removed the camshaft timing cover to verify the belt was attached. I had my wife try to start the car while watching the belt on the camshafts and the belt and the camshafts did not move. I was able to pull on the timing belt a little and it seems tight.
Help Please
Brian
Help Please
Brian
Asked by bmiceli74Answer
Replied on June 25, 2012
Go to this walk thru link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
Replied on June 25, 2012
I found that earlier. I have checked everything but compression. Because the camshafts are not turning. In my model car should the camshaft be turning when the crank turns?
Replied on June 25, 2012
Wow-if the camshaft is not turning-you won't go nowhere-best check the timing belt/chain
Replied on June 25, 2012
ok in the process of checking and changing the timing belt. Few questions...
As far as jacking up the engine I read on a site how to do this, but could you offer me some advice on how this should be done?
Also is there a way I can check to see if the timing belt is lined up right without putting the whole car back together?