Engine shut off while driving. Won't start.

[Daemon.Solis]

First off I'd like to start by saying I tried to search for similar issues in threads but got a database error. Tonight on the way home from work I set my cruise and just rolled along. Coming out of a corner it just shut off. I can hear the starter engage and the motor turns over. But its not firing. Could this possibly be a fuel pump or plugged filter? I had codes 41 and 43, but from my research a bad O2 Sensor was the leading cause of both codes. First time under the hood of a Honda so any feedback is appreciated.

[dj_ender]

Is the engine turning over faster than normal? Have you checked if you're not getting spark or fuel?

[Daemon.Solis]

Yeah. Definitely turning over at a quicker rate. Didn't have any light to really look into it. Nor did I have my tools.

[dj_ender]

That, my friend, sounds like a broken timing belt. Stop trying to start the car, you may cause damage, if you already haven't. Remove the valve cover and see if the belt is broken.

[Daemon.Solis]

Well. That sounds like fun. I'll have a look at it in the morning when I can see and can get a ride back to my car.

[dj_ender]

It's not that bad. If you didn't bend any valves, there are DIYs here that will help with replacing the timing belt, and members that will help with questions. That said, there's a decent sized chance you have caused damage by trying to turn the engine over. But that can be addressed later.

[Daemon.Solis]

Thanks. Hopefully I didn't mess anything up.

[dj_ender]

Let us know.

[PUMASTi]

If the timing belt isn't broken the distributor could cause a similar issue. It happened with my CB once. It just stopped one day and would only crank.

[slyknik]

You're right, I know on my old sentra that the rotor on the distributor popped off one time..silly me I didn't look at the distributor first and spend a whole day diagnosing the car, duh!!

Let's not cry wolf first, it might not be the timing belt but something very simple. Spark and fuel first, then other major things.

If the timing belt isn't broken the distributor could cause a similar issue. It happened with my CB once. It just stopped one day and would only crank.

[Daemon.Solis]

I'm checking into it today before work. I already bought the valve cover gasket so I'll pop it off and take a peek. Is anybody else having a problem with the search engine? Every time I try to find the DIY on timing it throws me a database error page instead. Can anyone link the DIY for a timing belt change? I'm pricing on rock auto and want to know what all gaskets I'll need if I have to do a timing repair.

[Joey GT-R]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=55332

There are some bugs with the site we are trying to take care of, it will be taken care of in due time.

[SilverShadow]

Yea I thought I had been banned or my computer was messed up. LOL for once members can't say "Hey you butt head..use the search"

[Daemon.Solis]

Tow truck dropped off my car this morning and after removing the valve cover this is what I found.

My first conclusion since the belt seam was up top and still in tact is that a tensioner may have failed. Won't know for sure until I open it up this weekend. So now to order the new timing kit with water pump. I figure I might as well do it all in one shot so I hopefully won't have to go back in there. Also considered the balance shaft delete since I will already be in there. Any thoughts?

After thought. I read that forum members have a discount with Rock Auto in another thread a few weeks ago. Is that still in effect and if so what promo code do we need?

[Daemon.Solis]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=55332

There are some bugs with the site we are trying to take care of, it will be taken care of in due time.

Thank you Joey.