jjs316 Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 I was coming from my house to go out in town and i was coming up a hill and all of a sudden, my car died...Just quit...I pulled off...it never would start again..all the gauges were down and all the lights were on...The car would turn over and keep cranking but wouldn't start up...anyone know what this might be? Full tank of gas too, so i didnt run out of gas :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99RegalGS Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 It could have been the crankshaft position sensor. If the computer loses the signal the car will immediately kill and not restart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 It could have been the crankshaft position sensor. If the computer loses the signal the car will immediately kill and not restart. That, or hope it's not the Timing Belt. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjs316 Posted October 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 we have already changed the Timing belt once..I hope it isnt that either...If its that again, id say that will just push my dad to sell the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandPrix34 Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 check the belt...thats wat happened to mine felt like it could start wit a kick in the kanakers but it was the damn belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomFE3 Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 my friend has a lumina and the fuel pump went out on it, im not sure if thats a common problem, i havent heard many people talk about it on here but that may be the problem, have someone spray some starting fluid into the throttle body while its cranking over, see if that makes a difference or if it starts up or sputters or whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjs316 Posted October 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Timing Belt/Chain broke...Mechanics were saying that it possible screwed something all to hell and i might need a motor..Even if i dont need the whole new motor my father said he doesnt want to put anymore money into it...might just have to sell it for parts or something...who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianGTP Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 The 3.4 is a non-interference motor, if the belt brakes the pistons return to TDC and no damage occurs. Don't let the mechanic tell you otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 The 3.4 is a non-interference motor, if the belt brakes the pistons return to TDC and no damage occurs. Don't let the mechanic tell you otherwise. No, the camshafts return to "normal" position. Check W-Body Performance or the other thread pertaining to this issue for more details. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp90se Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 even if the motor did become damages, engine swaps arent to hard to do.... im doing 1 friday, hopefull have it done by sunday night. -Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianGTP Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Oooops! Time to get off the crack....thats what I meant to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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