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Hello,

My Girlfriend's car cranks but does not start. I'm including the video. It will start only for a few seconds and will die out. From what I can tell with the tools I have is that the timing belt seems to be ok and I cleaned the spark plugs. I live out of town and can't do a lot right now. Any help is greatly appreciated off the video.

 
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your computer thinks the engine is out of time, its shutting it down to prevent damage,

a few possibilities......

- the engine IS truely out of time, meaning your timing belt has "jumped time" a tooth or two,
- faulty crank sensor
- faulty cam sensor

 
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Let me add: Is the green key light flashing on the dash while it won't run?

 
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Check the coils and electrical connection at the alternator, vacuum leaks between the throttle body and manifold, or possibly something wrong with the fuel reaching the engine

 
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Thanks everyone that replied. I'm going out this month and I will check to see if any of the following will help.

 
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- no fuel