Will a broken timing belt cause no spark?
If there’s a spark when the engine is cranked, it has ignition. If the engine has an overhead cam with a timing belt, loosen the cover over the timing belt and check the belt. If the problem is no spark, anything in the ignition circuit that creates the spark may be at fault.
Would bad timing cause no spark?
If the timing belt slipped several teeth then the camshaft AND distributor rotor may both be retarded. If the rotor was too retarded then the coil can create the spark… but if the rotor isn’t on a dizzy cap terminal then you won’t get spark routed to the plug wire.
Will you get spark if your timing is off?
Ignition timing refers to the method of setting the time the spark plug sparks, or ignites, during the piston compression stroke. Improperly set ignition timing can negatively impact engine performance.
What happens if you have a broken timing belt?
If your car has a broken timing belt, the engine will not be able to ignite or turn over. You might hear the starter motor engage when turning the car key, but as the timing belt runs the camshaft and crank, it will not turn over. However, a broken timing belt is also a cause breaking other internal parts of the engine.
Can a car run without a timing belt?
However, it is subject to incredible forces inside your motor and will need to be replaced lastly. And if there is any problem with timing belt, your car will not run. Not every car has a timing belt. The timing belt is commonly used in cars and SUVs with smaller displacement engines.
Is the timing belt on a Chevy Spark maintenance?
Nor will Spark owners get to hear “The timing belt is only an arm, but while we are in there we should also change out that water pump, so in total it will be an arm and a leg.” Indeed in a press release today Chevy has confirmed that it does not consider the timing chain on the Spark a maintenance item.
How can I know if my timing chain is broke?
If the timing chain is broken, the rotor won’t spin. If the timing chain has jumped a tooth or two, the rotor will still turn. You will still get spark with a jumped timing chain, but the engine probably won’t run. that’s good to know about the chain. I still can’t get spark to the plugs.