turn it on and it would not turn over at all?

2002 KIA OPTIMA
1,545,667 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CASEY54
The vehicle was running I was in it one night because I was leaving in my car, and it was raining and the car was on and running fine. in the middle of the night, I woke up I turned it on again and turned it off after I got warm. the next morning, I went to turn it on, and it wouldn't turn over at all. it's been sitting for a couple years now and now I'm trying to get it going again. Well, the car turns over, but it will not actually start. it's getting spark it's getting fuel, I think. I'm checking out right now, but I can't figure out why it won't start. I'm wondering if there's anything else that could be making this not start if it if it is getting fuel then what other problems could it be? somebody else that has a Hyundai and some of that information seems like it might help but it seems like you know quite a bit about these cars. so, I always wanted to ask you and what it could be if it could be any sensors or anything like that.
Mar 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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It seems like the timing belt is causing the problem. How does it sound while cranking? I would go over this video to help and I would do a compression test to help confirm the belt failure, or you can upload a short video of the engine cranking, and I will know for sure if that is the problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE

Here is how to test the compression which you can rent a gauge set at the auto parts store for free in most cases.

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


Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Mar 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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