If the engine seems to crank much faster than normal that would be a good indicator that the timing belt snapped. If it's cranking at normal speed then most likely the belt is intact. You can visually check by removing the bolts from the upper timing belt cover, pull it back, and inspect the timing belt.

If the belt is OK then you have to determine what's missing...either fuel or spark. On the front of the plastic cover that covers the spark plugs there is a large rubber plug. Pry it off and with an inductive pickup timing light check for spark on cylinder number 1 plug wire. Crank the engine and the timing light should flash. No flash means no spark and you'll have to determine why.

A quick and dirty for checking the fuel pump: Disconnect one line to the fuel filter. Crank the engine. Fuel should spray. But be very careful...this is a dangerous procedure and one spark and it's all over. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />


1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.