88 celica gt wont start...winding noise ...distributor?

[bully66]

I have an 88 celica gt convertible...the car was running good but this morning as i was pulling into the drive way to wash it, it completely just shut off. When I tryed starting it all I here is a winding/whinning noise coming from the distributor. I took off one of the spark plug wires & put a screw driver to it then tryed turning it on & got NO spark. I took off the distributor cap & trying turning it manually but it wont turn. I am guessing its the distributor but maybe you car guys that know more than me can help me out.

PS..if the distributor is the problem how difficult is it to change? what are something i need to avoid doing so that i install it correctly and not mess up the timing. Please be specific in your response i know the bare minimum about cars. thanks.

[hatchy_gt-s]

so you have a no crank no start with a no spark
the winding noise is the starter so start there you know typical voltage test and if i put money on it its not connecting to the flywheel and you wouldn't be able to turn the distributer because its connected to your cam which is not going to move

[Pineapple]

Check timing belt.

[Boxedin]

If the distributor rotor will not turn, the timing belt has snapped. The crankshaft turns the camshafts via a timing belt, if the camshafts do not turn, neither will the distibutor. The distributor turns in tune with the cams to allow an accurate timing of spark.

[hatchy_gt-s]

yes but if you grab the distributor it wont move because youre trying to turn the engine by hand

[geyscm]

. Hi sorry I connot help you because I don't have any idea about …..

Good luck!