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Short answer: no If the timing is off the engine should turn over and probably even start,but run poorly, unless the timing belt or chain has broken in which case the engine would have immediately stopped working (and possibly seriously damaged itself) If the engine came to an abrupt stop (but the timing chain or belt is intact) and now won't turn over it may have seized (welded a piston to the block from overheating) due to a lack of oil. If the engine won't turn over at all, but ran fine before, the most likely problem is a dead battery or the starter solenoid has failed. First check that the battery terminals are making good contact and are not corroded if that's all good then get the battery tested, most auto parts stores will do this for you for free. If the battery is good reinstall it and stand by the front (or where ever the engine is) with the hood open while someone tries to start it, you should hear a click (that's the solenoid) if there is no click check the fuses. If the fuses are good and there was no click it's probably the solenoid. If there was a click and no action the problem is probably the starter motor.
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