02 wrx wont start after timing please help

ej20wagon02 · 03-31-2009, 10:43 PM

did timing belt, put new water, and oil pump, thermostat, and new belt tensioner.. The timing is perfect and all correctly aligned. It has gas and spark as well. Im hoping it's just flooded so i'm letting it sit for an hour to let the gas evaporate.

It backfired a couple times while trying to start it. Fuses are all fine and I know there is gas. I also physically checked for spark and I have that too.

please help im about to try to keep starting it here soon and could use some input

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ej20wagon02 · 04-02-2009, 02:20 PM

bump help!

mikeythejew · 04-02-2009, 04:52 PM

Backfiring = you probably screwed up the installation.

Flooded? It can only happen on a fuel injected vehicle with a faulty sensor(s) or whacked computer, leaking injector for the most part. Try flooring the car while you crank it over. The computer will fire the ignition and shut off the injectors while you do this on many vehicles.

ej20wagon02 · 04-02-2009, 05:47 PM

ok well i replaced both cam and crank postion censor and i though i did **** up the install but a mechanic came over and redid it and lined up every thing and put the timing belt on and when i do start it i gas it and still doesnt start!

ive even unpluged the fuel pump relay b/c when i was trying to starting it aafter it reeked of gas!

Im stumped!

MAJRMSA · 04-02-2009, 10:45 PM

Did you turn the motor by hand? If not turn it for several revolutions to make sure you have no type of interference. If it binds up something is wrong just don't force it.

turd_ferguson · 04-03-2009, 10:04 AM

Is it throwing any codes? Check that first, otherwise it's like finding a needle in a haystack.

ej20wagon02 · 04-03-2009, 02:05 PM

thanks guys well i figured it out i guess the timing belt was off by one tooth! in the process i got my finger smashed between the gears but it was all worth it! lol

03-31-2009, 10:43 PM	#1
ej20wagon02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 188405 Join Date: Sep 2008	02 wrx wont start after timing please help did timing belt, put new water, and oil pump, thermostat, and new belt tensioner.. The timing is perfect and all correctly aligned. It has gas and spark as well. Im hoping it's just flooded so i'm letting it sit for an hour to let the gas evaporate. It backfired a couple times while trying to start it. Fuses are all fine and I know there is gas. I also physically checked for spark and I have that too. please help im about to try to keep starting it here soon and could use some input * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by ej20wagon02; 04-02-2009 at 02:20 PM.

04-02-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
mikeythejew Scooby Specialist Member#: 141672 Join Date: Feb 2007 Vehicle: 07' wrx Uncle Scotty 5W30	Backfiring = you probably screwed up the installation. Flooded? It can only happen on a fuel injected vehicle with a faulty sensor(s) or whacked computer, leaking injector for the most part. Try flooring the car while you crank it over. The computer will fire the ignition and shut off the injectors while you do this on many vehicles. Last edited by mikeythejew; 04-02-2009 at 05:03 PM. Reason: why ask why?

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04-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#2
ej20wagon02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 188405 Join Date: Sep 2008	bump help!

04-02-2009, 05:47 PM	#4
ej20wagon02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 188405 Join Date: Sep 2008	ok well i replaced both cam and crank postion censor and i though i did **** up the install but a mechanic came over and redid it and lined up every thing and put the timing belt on and when i do start it i gas it and still doesnt start! ive even unpluged the fuel pump relay b/c when i was trying to starting it aafter it reeked of gas! Im stumped!

04-02-2009, 10:45 PM	#5
MAJRMSA Scooby Newbie Member#: 22399 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2002 wrx 200k mile high club	Did you turn the motor by hand? If not turn it for several revolutions to make sure you have no type of interference. If it binds up something is wrong just don't force it.

04-03-2009, 10:04 AM	#6
turd_ferguson Scooby Newbie Member#: 114609 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Logan, OH	Is it throwing any codes? Check that first, otherwise it's like finding a needle in a haystack.

04-03-2009, 02:05 PM	#7
ej20wagon02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 188405 Join Date: Sep 2008	thanks guys well i figured it out i guess the timing belt was off by one tooth! in the process i got my finger smashed between the gears but it was all worth it! lol