Wont start but cranking
Wont start but cranking
Hello all. Need your expert advise. I have a 1995 pathfinder v6 3.0. The timing belt broke. I changed it. After turning the key back and forth 3 times. I got it to start. I started it several times. I put everything back on and started it. I shut it off then I tried to restart It and it will not start. Just cranks. When I hold the gas pedal down it will start but runs real rough. Why? It started and ran now it wont. Please any advise will be helpful.
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atraudes
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Re: Wont start but cranking
If the timing belt broke while the engine was running there's a really good chance your engine is toast. The VG engines are interference engines, which means that when the timing belt breaks, the cylinders smash into the valves, causing big issues. This article gives a full description of what I mean.
There's a slim possibility that nothing was harmed, so in the event you've already verified you're good to go, I have a few other thoughts.
If the engine starts and runs fine with the throttle pushed, it's probably an issue with the IACV (idle air control valve). Do you notice it's harder to start when it's warm vs. cold or vice versa? Is it throwing any codes?
There's a slim possibility that nothing was harmed, so in the event you've already verified you're good to go, I have a few other thoughts.
If the engine starts and runs fine with the throttle pushed, it's probably an issue with the IACV (idle air control valve). Do you notice it's harder to start when it's warm vs. cold or vice versa? Is it throwing any codes?
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JayTheGent
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Re: Wont start but cranking
He's right, but if it makes you feel any better, mine snapped last year. Put a new one on and didn't have any problems. I was very lucky.
As far as your issue goes, are you sure all of your timing marks were lined up? Did you touch the distributor at all during the process?
Are you getting fuel? Pull the plugs to see if they are soaked with gas. Also, pull the fuel return line to relieve the pressure (if there is any) then reconnect and try again.
Good luck!
As far as your issue goes, are you sure all of your timing marks were lined up? Did you touch the distributor at all during the process?
Are you getting fuel? Pull the plugs to see if they are soaked with gas. Also, pull the fuel return line to relieve the pressure (if there is any) then reconnect and try again.
Good luck!