My engine is not starting up why?

Tiny
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You've made some dandy observations. This sounds like there are two different but related problems. Start by looking at the no-start problem. Battery voltage must be around 12.6 volts and the cables connections must be cleaned and tightened.

To stop running at 60 mph suggests the Automatic Shutdown (ASD) relay turned off or the power it switches was lost due to a short circuit on those wires. The ASD relay sends power to the injectors, ignition coil, fuel pump or pump relay, alternator field, and oxygen sensor heaters. It is not common for any of these parts to short. More likely, the wiring to one of them became shorted to the engine or hot exhaust parts. That would result in a blown fuse. Did you find any popped fuses?

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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:52 PM (Merged)
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Car stalled at stop light. Now has no ignition, unless I disconnect the cam sensor, then it 'tries' to start but won't. I have changed the cam sensor and the crank sensor (same results). I have swapped computers (with a known good one)> same results. I disconnected the VSD on the trans. > Same. If the timing belt jumped a tooth or two, would that possibly cause it to lose spark? There are no fault codes present. What next? HELP!
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:54 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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This is an interference engine. When the timing belt jumps one tooth, the "Check Engine" light turns on, and the diagnostic fault code will be "Cam and Crank Sync". When the belt jumps two teeth, the engine computer shuts the engine down. Three teeth and the pistons will hit any open valves.

The first thing to do is to check the timing marks to see if the belt has jumped. You should have a Check Engine light on though. A comon cause for the Cam and Crank Sync code when the timing belt has not jumped is a sheared off dowel pin between the camshaft and sprocket. The sprocket spins a little on the camshaft mimicking a jumped timing belt.

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My car was in idle warming up and suddenly kicked off. Ever since car will not start. Any suggestions as to what it may be?
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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Welcome, are you saying it cranks good but won't start or it won't even crank? If cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it, while you check for spark at the plugs, if you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Any codes?
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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The problem was a broken timing belt.
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3 weeks ago check engine light came on came back with a code of misfire, figured out that problem. The other night when my brother was heading home from work it took a poo on him and check engine light cam on again so I thought maybe it was the spark plugs again. So I replaced the spark plugs still didn't start. Replaced the ignition coil pack. Still no start.
Had a homie come run the code and it said it was the camshaft position sensor. So I replaced that and now it wont even try and turn over. Well, found out that I got sold a bad sensor. Replaced that and back no the crank but no start. It is getting fuel and fuel pump is turning on. What would I check next or do next? Could it be the crankshaft position sensor?
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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Good morning,

What is the code number that was sent?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

I would start with a compression test to verify the timing belt has not moved.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Did you check for spark to the plugs while cranking?

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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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Hello. Personally, I'd like to know exactly what code number popped up that indicated the Cam Position Sensor. As far as what to do next, get some starting fluid and spray it into the intake and then try to start it. Let me know what happens.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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How does the engine sound when it's cranking over? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response. That way we can tell for sure if the engine has compression.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I believe the code was a p0344.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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When I put the new camshaft sensor I had to disconnect the battery to get to it and it reset the code and won't fire up. I will be putting a video up of how it sounds shortly. Waiting for it to cool down a bit outside 100° weather is brutal to work on a car with no garage.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do not remove the battery cable. That does nothing.

It could be the timing belt and the compression test I suggest will confirm that.

Roy
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:58 PM (Merged)
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What will the compression test rule out?
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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Timing belt or valve damage.

It is a basic test.

Roy
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay, is there a way to do a compression test without a gauge?
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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Compression test spark plug 1 60.
#2 didn't read and we'll as #3 #4 read 29.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
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Looks like Roy hit the nail on the head with the compression testing.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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So would it be the timing belt or the valve?
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021 AT 1:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You need to do the test first. Then based on your readings we can determine the damage.

Based on your results, it looks like the belt has failed and you may have valve damage.

The head will have to come off and be inspected.

Roy
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