car wont start? Options

[turbine]

Hi.
Well earlier this week as I was about to make a turn my car died and the problem is that it won't start up anymore. I went out and got a hynes booklet but the book was worthless. The only book they had was the 86-99 book.

It didn't even have the info on the check engine codes so any of you guys know what code means what and which plugs to plug in the diagnostic box then let me know.

When I try to start the car it doesn't crank... It sounds normal except there isn't a cranking effect to it. I'm thinking the starter but haven't checked it out yet because I have a busy scheldule except for weekends. If anyone's been through something like this let me know. Oh... I'm also thinking the timing belt but like I said haven't taken the time to open and check yet.

[GeEkBoY]

sounds like battery and/or altenator.

turn the headlights on. have someone watch them and try to turn over the engine. If the lights black out, the battery is dead. With what you described, the altenator may have died and hence killed the battery.

If the lights are still on when you try to turn over the engine, then there is something wrong with the ignition, most likely the starter. Most places will test a starter for you if you pull it off and bring it in. If it is the ignition and not the starter, then the signal is not reaching the solonoid on the strater and is in the electrical system.

Hope this helps