You will know if your car has jumped timing by the way it starts up. If the engine is slow and sluggish, it could be a sign of jumped timing. Also listen out for strange noises coming from the engine or if it backfires, it is likely that there has been a change in the timing sequence.
out of time timing chain or belt jumped or broken keyway for gears
If the car won't start it is usually the battery, starter or could be the altenator. What are the symptoms when you try to start it, is there any power?
To fix the Pontiac Sunfire if it jumped time, the timing belt has to be replaced. Then the car has to have the timing set again after the belt is replaced.
no spark our timing belt snap our jumped timing
the question is faulty. if a timing belt what is broken??? is jumped ??? is missing ??? is misaligned???? If it breaks yes it will not start. it usually will turn over a lot faster as well. if misaligned or jumped making it out of time. no start to back fires when accelerating or just no power at low end speeds.
Sounds like the timing is out of adjustment, perhaps timing chain has jumped
When you turn the key in your car, the key turns the starter motor, which inturn cranks the flywheel of your motor. Once firing is accomplished the starter is released, as you release the key. If your motor, just cranks and not start, you may have jumped your timing and this will have to be restored by a mechanic, as the timing belt needs changing.
Your timing belt has probably worn out, or broken, and has jumped timing.
Check your timing. Is it possible your timing chain has jumped a tooth?
If it jumped a tooth, your car would be running very rough. You would not have much for acceleration, and your gas mileage will drop dramatically. If your timing belt is broken, your car will not run at all.
car has jumped it/s timing.retart timing approx 5 degrees,it should start.