replaced timing belt and water pump now car will not start?

2006 CHRYSLER 300
187,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEXIS VINSON
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I replaced the timing belt and water pump on my car now when I go to crank the car cranks but won't turn over. I replaced the battery yesterday thinking that was it but it still won't turn over.
Mar 27, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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MIKE H R
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When you changed the timing belt did you turn the engine over at all when the old timing belt was off and before you put the new one on. Check out repair guides to help with information on the replacing the belt.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-engine-works
Mike
Mar 28, 2023 at 12:44 AM
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ALEXIS VINSON
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No I didn't.
Mar 28, 2023 at 2:11 AM
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ALEXIS VINSON
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I plugged in my code reader, and these are the only 2 codes it gave me Car Scanner ELM OBD2
Version: 1.98.0/400980/GP
DTC report
Connection profile: Chrysler OBD-II / EOBDDate: 3/28/2023 12:57:32 PM
VIN: 2C3KA53G06H346845
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OBD-II
No DTC found.
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Engine control unit
No DTC found.
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Transmission control unit Transmission control unit
DTCs: 2
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U1402 [0xD402]
Status: Test has not been completed, Validated and stored in non volatile memory
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U140A [0xD40A]
Status: Test has not been completed, Validated and stored in non volatile memory
Mar 28, 2023 at 3:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I noticed you haven't been contacted for a couple of days. By chance, have you been able to make any progress? I'm interested in knowing.

Let me know and if I can help, let me know what is needed.

Take care,

Joe
Mar 30, 2023 at 1:28 PM
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ALEXIS VINSON
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Not yet.
Mar 30, 2023 at 10:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Alexis,

If possible, record it cranking and upload it so we can hear what it is doing. It is possible that the timing could be slightly off.

If you are certain it is correct, take starting fluid and see if it starts. If it does and then stalls, we know there is a fuel-related issue. If there is absolutely no change, I need you to check for an ignition spark to the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let us know. Also, if we could hear it cranking, we should be able to determine if there is a timing or compression issue.

Take care,

Joe
Mar 31, 2023 at 3:34 PM
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