How to find fault with the engine turning but.

Tiny
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How to find fault with the engine turning but the car won't start
Sunday, January 27th, 2013 AT 12:15 PM

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Tiny
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Remove distributor cap and check if the rotor is turning when you crank the engine.

If no, then your timing belt is broken.

Other common issue is the fuel pump relay.

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Sunday, January 27th, 2013 AT 6:14 PM

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