will a plugged or stuck open egr valve cause a no-start?

[bmwisthekey]

thats my question im trying to diagnose this 1985 camry le auto that has a no-start condition ( cranks over and over), someone mentioned that the egr valve could be all plugged up could be why the car wont start? does that even sound feasible

[Doctor J]

stuck open egr valve can cause rough running but stuck closed EGR valve will not effect the idle quality

[bmwisthekey]

What about cause it not to start all together?? thanx john

[Jimnist]

Have you checked your fuel pump to see if it's working? Or if you're getting any spark?

[bmwisthekey]

yeah im getting fuel and spark , check my other thread its near the top, i made this one just to figure out if a problem with an egr valve would cause a no start condition all by itself

[ShawnM]

If you have fuel and spark, the next thing would be does it have compression? Possibly a jumped timing belt? With these its typically a timing belt or a ignition coil. Does it sound a little strange when its cranked?

[bmwisthekey]

alittle bit, im leaning torwards it jumping timing, go check out my other post its right at the top, i posted a picture of where my crank pulley timing notch is in relation to the timing marks on the lower timing cover when the cam timing marks are lined up. see what u think