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:unsure: 96 honda accord Lx (4 cyl automatic 2.2 L) doesn’t start after changing the timing belt (according to tdc marks) after it broke while driving, I also changed the distributor cap and rotor and checked if the motor turns over and it does and the spark plugs all have fire, also the fuel pump is working fine. It sounds like it wants to start but doesn’t crank what could be the reason it’s not starting and what should I check next? I would really appreciate any help anyone could give me with this?
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Timing re-check yes but also –
You didn’t forget to reconnect something silly? Little stuff is easy to overlook.Hmm I am no expert on that engine BUT – are you sure none of the valves got bent since the belt broke while the engine was running? If it is an “interference” engine there is probably a bent valve. Compression test will determine that or not.
Also, was the intake or any part of the fuel system bled and removed for any reason? If so, it is probably just priming itself. I had to do intake gasket replacements on two different cars (one with a GM 3.4 engine and the other a 2.5 duratec)and in both cases, the engine had a hard time starting after i got it together. That was after the UIM, LIM, and fueel rails were completely removed. Once they fired up, all was smooth sailing.
If you keep trying to crank though AFTER you know the timing is good and no bent valves, do not burn out the starter AND have another car to jump start in case the battery dies.
Re-Check timing. If it “sounds like it’s trying to start, but won’t” as you said, if it sounds weak and moans, it can be a compression lost. I would check the timing and if that’s right I would do a compression check, or vice-versus.
Thats what I was hoping it wouldn’t be is a bent valve but I will do the compression test and hope it comes out ok and maybe the timing is off a little bit, as far as the fuel system no I haven’t done anything to do the fuel system. Thanks for answering my question and I guess I will let ya know how the compression test turns out thanks again
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