Engine shut off while driving, no power

2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER
119,929 MILES • 2.4L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRISTA LAFRANCE
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lost all power while driving. Pulled over put SUV in park tried starting it revs fast and doesn't fire.
May 6, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

This sounds like you have a failed timing chain. When it fails and the engine goes out of time, it cranks real fast or faster than usual from the lack of compression.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

I would verify it by doing a compression test. If it has low or no compression, the chain has failed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

In that case, most likely you will need an engine. This is an interference engine. This means the valves will bend and damage the pistons when this happens.

Roy
May 6, 2020 at 5:47 PM