Will not after changing out the water pump and timing belt

Tiny
CLAY CRUM
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  • 2004 KIA OPTIMA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Changed water pump and timing belt now car turns over but does not start.
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Friday, February 17th, 2017 AT 4:04 AM

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Tiny
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If the battery was disconnected try a security system reset. It may have set it off. I am assuming that the timing belt was lined up correctly and engine was not turned over after belt was removed. if it was you may have bent valves. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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Friday, February 17th, 2017 AT 6:21 AM

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