No start after new timing belt

[nicky1]

I have an 05 Cruiser 2.4 Turbo convertible that i have changed the timing belt,water pump etc on. I know the engine is in time correctly but it will not start. As a matter of fact it wont crank from the key switch [ the solenoid just chatters like a dead battery but if I run a jumper wire and touch the solenoid pull in It will crank but no spark. I have removed the grounds on the left inside fender, cleaned them and still no change. I even ran another ground from the engine block to the ground bolt. I checked the codes on the dash and it shows a PO522 which pertains to the oil sender. All plugs that I had to disconnect were marked and hooked back up correctly. I dont know where to go from here. I purchased a Haines manual and it's ok but doesn't show the engine wiring like I wanted [ or haven't found yet]. Any help greatly appreciated as it is driving me totally beserk.

[LionPT]

The Cam Sensor plug & Ignition Coil plug are the same size, a lot of people get it mixed up during replacement... try switching the two & see what happens.

[nicky1]

The cam sensor was never unplugged, neither was the coil.

[Sinbad]

Originally Posted by nicky1

it shows a PO522 which pertains to the oil sender

This would be really sh*t luck after doing your belt, but take the plugs off the ECU (Gen 1, right? Up on the firewall, I think) and check that there is no oil in them... Give them a spray out with tiny bit of brake cleaner before plugging them back in.

Post back what you find - which will hopefully be no oil.

Take a plug out and check theres a spark. Check all the leads for a spark. (just seen you posted no spark - is that on all leads??)

Check theres fuel in the rail. (check fuel after checking spark )

Post back what you find

[nicky1]

Originally Posted by Sinbad

This would be really sh*t luck after doing your belt, but take the plugs off the ECU (Gen 1, right? Up on the firewall, I think) and check that there is no oil in them... Give them a spray out with tiny bit of brake cleaner before plugging them back in.

Post back what you find - which will hopefully be no oil.

Take a plug out and check theres a spark. Check all the leads for a spark. (just seen you posted no spark - is that on all leads??)

Check theres fuel in the rail. (check fuel after checking spark )

Post back what you find

I should have added that I did replace the starter and glad I did because the nosecone bearing was worn almost thru into the aluminum housing. Also, this is an automatic trans and the shift linkage does need adjusted as it doesn't release the key to remove it sometimes[ you have to jiggle the shifter]. Would the interlock switch have any bearing on the solenoid chatter? I will check the ECU plugs tomorrow. Oh,and the fuel pump runs when the Key is turned on.

[Sinbad]

Originally Posted by nicky1

I should have added that I did replace the starter and glad I did because the nosecone bearing was worn almost thru into the aluminum housing.

Are the flywheel teeth OK? The new starter isn't jamming up on wrecked teeth?

Originally Posted by nicky1

Also, this is an automatic trans and the shift linkage does need adjusted as it doesn't release the key to remove it sometimes[ you have to jiggle the shifter]. Would the interlock switch have any bearing on the solenoid chatter? I will check the ECU plugs tomorrow. Oh,and the fuel pump runs when the Key is turned on.

For now it's best to assume that what you didn't change hasn't changed anything, like the plugs swap that Lion talked about.

[nicky1]

They are fine. If that we're the case it wouldn't crank when jumped directly to the solenoid.

[Sinbad]

Originally Posted by nicky1

They are fine. If that we're the case it wouldn't crank when jumped directly to the solenoid.

Most of the time, no. Just thought I'd ask. Eliminates another possible

[nicky1]

Yes ,I understand.I'm grasping at straws also.

[chuzz]

Are you sure you got the wires back on the starter correctly? Not trying to piss you off, just asking a question that COULD be the problem if the small wires are in the wrong place.