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Wolf_Lord
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Nov 14, 2008, 3:53 PM

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Engine turns over but doesn't start	Sign In

Year of vehicle: 2001
Make of vehicle (Ford/ Chevrolet) Kia
Model of vehicle ( Taurus/ Cavalier) Sephia
Engine size (2.0/ 5.7) 4 cylinder
Mileage/Kilometers 90905

Here's the problem. When I try to start the car, the engine turns but it won't start. Both the Check Engine and Low Oil lights come on. However, I've checked the oil levels 3 times and the levels are fine, right near full. There seems to be no leaks. I've checked the air filter to make sure it wasn't flooded and that's fine. The engine isn't making any strange noises when it's turning over. I'm not a car expert, and I looked through the first thread to see if there was any answers with no avail. What are the possible problems that could be causing this so I can look into those areas specifically?

(This post was edited by Wolf_Lord on Nov 14, 2008, 4:23 PM)

Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 14, 2008, 5:48 PM

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Wolf; You're going to need to check for spark and fuel. That's the two main pre-requisites. This particular motor has a history of breaking timing belts. If it seems that the engine cranks over faster than normal, you may be looking at catastrophic damage. A little more diagnostics will be required. Sorry.

Loren
SW Washington

Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 14, 2008, 5:54 PM

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Dash lights would be on as "bulb checks" when cranking so that's inconclusive for the moment.

Air filter probably doesn't show evidence of flooding.

Need to know if it LACKS fuel or spark - perhaps both as a beginning. Do you know WHEN the timing belt was replaced last?

T

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