Cant start the car?

[2b4u]

Hi, help needed

Bought the car as a non runner...(seized alternator and snapped fan belt, dead battery)
So new battery, new alternator cap, new rotor arm, new sparks... checked compression, 11 in each cylinder, can smell petrol so it is pumping... it is turning but with no hint of starting...

Any suggestion welcome.

Thank you in advance

P.S. car is N/A Rev.5 1998

[Ryan S]

check for error codes, check for a spark. Most likely the coil at this time of year

[2b4u]

check for error codes, check for a spark. Most likely the coil at this time of year

ther is a good spark from coil to cap...

[Ryan S]

check for error codes, check for a spark. Most likely the coil at this time of year

ther is a good spark from coil to cap...

any error codes? are you getting a spark at the plugs?

I had a recent experience with brand new plugs that were duds, so don't rule that out, check each plugs for a spark (a pain I know)

[2b4u]

no codes, spark is good...

[killerferret666]

Does it have an immobiliser?

[Ryan S]

no codes, spark is good...

you have a spark to each plug yeah??

I'd be doing a compression test next then, an engine needs spark, fuel, compression, You have a spark and you have fuel.

[ashley]

I'd be doing a compression test next then, an engine needs spark, fuel, compression, You have a spark and you have fuel.

checked compression, 11 in each cylinder

You say you can smell fuel, after you've been cranking it- pull each spark plug out- are they wet with fuel?

How old is the fuel?

Then you're into checking the cam belt timing, although I'd still expect it to try to start at least unless this is miles out

Error codes should tell you if any significant sensors are out (eg TPS)

Are the earth leads off the engine/ box all connected properly?

What state does the ECU look to be in? Is the casing nice and clean?

[Ryan S]

no codes,

Error codes should tell you if any significant sensors are out (eg TPS)

Sounds a lot like the problem I had recently, Turned out to be the TPS and/or the coolant sensor.
Ecu didn't throw any codes and the only reason we figured out the problem was due to testing the sensors with the Link ECU.

[2b4u]

ok, some update...

Today I was trying to check the timing... and found alternator belt behind the crank pulley so i was trying to remove it but no luck so far... and there is no notch on a crank pulley for checking timing so it is probably on the crank...

And I found Timing marks on a cam gears but no marks on the engine to correspond them with

[ashley]

Have you got a copy of the BGB?

http://manual.teq.org/

[abovetherim]

The timing for the cams is as shown below

The crank pulley will have a little notch out of the edge and the timing marks to line it up with are on the bottom cover.
The BGB (manual called the big green book as in paper format that is what it is) has the timing procedure all explained step by step both static and ignition.
As has been mentioned the tps and the ect will both have a bearing on starting. The bgb outlines setting up the tps and testing of the ect.
It may also be worth bridging terminals in the diagnostics box to permanently run the fuel pump to see if you can hear it. Maybe pop off the fuel filter and attach to a container to check flow (obviously safe working procedures and all that).
Has it had an aftermarket alarm/immobilisor (already asked)?
All fuses checked?
Plug wires on the correct order on the dizzy cap (it's been known) cylinder 1 is timing belt end.

But above all else download a copy of the bgb and get testing. Let us know how you get on