Will not after changing out the water pump and timing belt

2004 KIA OPTIMA
125,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLAY CRUM
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Changed water pump and timing belt now car turns over but does not start.
Feb 17, 2017 at 4:04 AM
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if the battery was disconnected try a security system reset. It may have set it off. I am assuming that the timing belt was lined up correctly and engine was not turned over after belt was removed. if it was you may have bent valves. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
Feb 17, 2017 at 6:21 AM