2001 Died while driving

[compguy]

I have a 2001 pt cruiser I bought used it now has over 125,000 miles not sure if the timing belt has ever been changed. The mechanics have the car in the shop and said they had a error code related to 2 senors which they replaced but the car is still not getting fuel. They told me its not the timing belt because it is getting compression but not fuel? I did replace the starter myself about a month ago and it ran fine until it just died. I told them I saw something on this forum that it might be some harness by the starter that can get unplugged or get shorted out so I am waiting to hear back. So far they think it might be the main computer but others have told me that if it was the case you would have alot more troubles then just no spark? They want me to take it to the dealership which to me means the end of my PT Cruiser ... I cant afford $1000 charge just paid $400 for a sticker and so far up to $200 for 2 sensors and the garage trying to figure out whats wrong... that bad part is I still owe like $3000 on the car can you say upside down.

[quicksilverdon]

Welcome.
Timing belt doesn't always break, it can stretch and jump a tooth or more and louse up everything, but there would still be compression.
I'll bet one of the codes was Camshaft sensor? That usually goes with timing belt.
How many miles were on it when you bought it? If it was under 100,00, I'm betting belt wasn't changed, as prior owner was not likely to do it, then sell the car....
The bad news is that timing belt isn't cheap - prices vary a LOT, and mechanic is nearly always cheaper than a dealer, who gets up to $1,200 for it.
I've seen as low as $450 for a mechanic to do belt.