94 Camry Stalled Out

[Icefan71]

Hi all. I have a 94 Camry with a 2.2 4cyl. It died on me while I was leaving for work. It cranks but won't start. I didn't hear the fuel pump so I jumped it and it does work. But when I try to start the car, I don't hear the pump turn on. I have the back seat removed so I can hear better. I also checked 1 spark plug and the coil wire and got no spark in either. All fuses are good. I don't know what to check on the relays. I don't know where to go from here. Could it be the coil or the ignitor? I did replace the radiator a week ago. The was the last work I did to the car, but I'm sure that has nothing to do with the problem. The car was given to me and its been great until now.

[chronoti]

snaped timing belt? there is no fuel/spark unless the cam trigger signals the ecu, and the pump only turns on when starting/running the car.

[hill8570]

Originally Posted by chronoti

snaped timing belt? there is no fuel/spark unless the cam trigger signals the ecu, and the pump only turns on when starting/running the car.

Easy to check on a 94 -- just pop off the distributor cap and crank -- if the rotor spins, the timing belt hasn't snapped.

[Icefan71]

Thanks for the replies. I'll check the distributor today.

[Icefan71]

Thanks for your suggestions. The timing belt is broken. I started working on it today. I'm stuck on the crank pulley. I don't know how to hold the pulley in place so I can loosen the bolt. My Haynes manual says stick a screwdriver in the flywheel, but isn't that behind the lower timing belt cover? I don't think I should grab it with pliers or vice grips. That might break or damage it. I have the upper cover off, alternator and bracket, and the top engine mount. So once I get the crank pulley off and the lower cover, I should be able to start putting the new belt on. I'll get back at it tomorrow. Its 20 degrees out and I need a break.

[96paseo]

Originally Posted by Icefan71

Thanks for your suggestions. The timing belt is broken. I started working on it today. I'm stuck on the crank pulley. I don't know how to hold the pulley in place so I can loosen the bolt. My Haynes manual says stick a screwdriver in the flywheel, but isn't that behind the lower timing belt cover? I don't think I should grab it with pliers or vice grips. That might break or damage it. I have the upper cover off, alternator and bracket, and the top engine mount. So once I get the crank pulley off and the lower cover, I should be able to start putting the new belt on. I'll get back at it tomorrow. Its 20 degrees out and I need a break.

There is a small cover on the bell housing that needs to be removed to wedge the flywheel. You can bump the starter with a breaker bar properly placed on the frame to remove the crank pulley bolt. Easier than flywheel method IMHO. Impact guns are nice.

[Icefan71]

96paseo, I did your starter trick. Put the socket on and leaned the breaker bar against an old 15" rim. That was a piece of cake. I'll be putting the timing belt in later in the week. Too much other stuff going on work, wife, kids...Thanks for all the help.

[Stillrunning]

Originally Posted by Icefan71

96paseo, I did your starter trick. Put the socket on and leaned the breaker bar against an old 15" rim. That was a piece of cake.

Now all you have to figure out is how to hold the crank from turning when torquing the flywheel back on.

[Icefan71]

Thats easy. Just put the shifter in reverse and it will crank in the other direction.

[hill8570]

Originally Posted by Icefan71

Thats easy. Just put the shifter in reverse and it will crank in the other direction.