I just changed the timing belt on my moms 2002 honda civic lx.When i crank the car it runs and dies out.I re checked the timing Put the pistons at TDC and the came gear was at up.So now im clueless and my mom needs her car done.PLease help.When i un plug the Crank position sensor it runs but with a check engine light when i plug it back in it will run and die back out .Anyone ever has this problem?

 

just for reference...

dont go by the word "up" on the cam gear. there are two lines at 3 oclock position and 9 oclock position that must be in line with the valve cover to cylinder head. check this.

does the car have a code with crank sensor plugged in and you trying to start it? if so what is the code?

check both cam and crank sensors for cracks or misaligned.

double read this and see if you missed any steps.. http://www.civicforums.com/forums/36...t-diy-2-a.html this was in the sticky posts

for some reason he says not to disconnect the crank sensor while doing the timing belt. i wonder if you then have to clear the computer if you do disconnect it.

 

well with them pluged in no there is no check engine light...at the same time im thinkin it dosent stay on long enough to throw one

 

finally found the issue when i took out the water pump the fluid and dirt got on the sensor so i just cleaned it up a little bit and now it works fine kinda crazy

 

grats man... i bet your mom was flipping out for awhile