Car lost power while driving will not start now

2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER
285,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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SAMANTHA GLASS
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Car lost all power while driving the other day. No prior issues with vehicle starting. Alternator good and replaced fuel pump, but still will not start. It cranks but will not turn over.
Sep 3, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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It sounds like you may have broken a timing belt but to be sure.

Here is a guide to check the engine compression if it has none then I think we found it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Rent a gauge for free at most auto parts stores if you don't have a gauge or they are cheap on Amazon.

Here is a guide on how to do the belt.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mitsubishi/lancer/2005

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 20, 2021 at 4:41 AM
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