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Shut off while sitting at a red light, engine cranks but does not start?

Tiny
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  • 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 130,000 MILES
My wife was driving today and her van just shut off at the red light. I came to the rescue and diagnosed the car, it turns over but won't run. It's hesitant but I can smell fuel. I've checked the codes and attached the codes on to this website. Those codes were on for awhile though. I'm assuming fuel pump or fuel filter. Any idea what could be going wrong?
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 AT 4:36 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

The first thing I would do is to check the compression.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

From the sounds of the cranking, it sounds like the timing belt failed. When that happens the compression drops way down and will not allow the engine to start.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

I attached pictures of what the belt should align with on the cam and crank pulleys.

Roy

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Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 AT 11:16 AM
Tiny
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Thank you much for this information, I will check these steps out.
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 AT 5:46 PM

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