Engine wont start

If the engine can turn by hand, check the oil sending unit. It may be shutting the engine down.

We need to determine if the engine is bad. At the bottom front is the crank pulley. There is a large bolt in the center. Use a breaker bar and socket on that bolt to see if the engine turns.

You won't have any trouble, but if you do, CJ and I will be here to help. Let us know if you have any questions or run into trouble.

We talked about your car. It is odd for the oil pressure to have spikes and the noise is odd too. We need to know if something has locked the engine up like a bad bearing, or if something else has happened.

It is odd for the oil pressure to MAX as you described. There is pressure regulator on the oil pump, but they rarely go bad. Most people don't even know they exist because they are so dependable.

Try to see if you can turn the bottom pulley as we described. In CJ's picture above, he took the picture from the ground looking up. See which is the easiest way to access the pulley, from top of bottom. Also, he used a standard box end wrench rather than a socket and breaker bar. Use what best works for you.

I get notified every time ya'll post--no magic formulas to do this--we are trying to rule out major engine damage

When you return, please describe the squeal, about the location it came from, how long the noise lasted, how loud, has your oil level been close to correct, how much oil you have added to bring it back up to the correct level (at one time). Lets say in the past 2 months (basically how low has it ever gotten?)

No need to cover anything up, we cannot assist, if we do not have all of the facts!

The medic

Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. Red hot converters mean it's running lean so look for a vacuum leak as well, line off /broken.

Lso try resetting security system if no manual look online

Hi:
This can be caused by many things. Before we guess and start replacing good parts, take the car to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scann the computer for codes. They will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.
If nothing is found, start with the fuel pressure. Have the fuel pump pressure checked.
Joe

Check the transmission fluid level and condition if okay-Maybe the transmission range sensor input signal to the computer is missing-Your best bet is just bring it in and have it further checked-

The p01xx codes are all oxygen sensor related. The two other codes are purge valve related problems. I suspect that these codes were set when the engine was cranking and fuel was dumping into the cylinders "without firing". First determine if there is spark -- if not check the ignition module and all related ignition electronics. If there is spark, then look for a fuel problem and/or a wiring problem around the o2 sensors. Reset the computer and see what codes return.

Load test the battery again-it should hold up above 9.6volts while being loaded and do a voltage drop on the cables and make sure its properly tightened If it continues do a starter draw test.