Engine will not start or run. Whatever you do, do not turn the engine over with the starter. This is an interference engine and if the belt is broke engine damage has already occurred and trying to start the engine will just do more damage. Best thing to do it to remove the cam belt cover and see if it is broken. Another way to identify a broken timing belt is to pull the valve cover and watch the OHC cam or valves while the engine is hand cranked but I would not do this as you can do more damage. Rest assured if you have not replaced the belt in the last 100,000 miles it very well may be broke.
Timing Belt
Answer: Timing Belt
A broken timing belt will make a mishap out of the engine. The Piston will kiss the valves and ruin the head a possibly the piston that it comes it tact with. Hope this helps.
Timing BELT
Is your timing belt broken?
2001 accord is a timing chain
Yes . . . it has a timing chain.
timing belt and you need to replace it every 60,000 miles
Belt! Change at 7 years or 160,000 kms.
The 2001 Honda Accord 4 cylinder and V6 both have a timing (cam) belt. The belt must be replaced every 105,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine. If they belt breaks you will have internal engine damage.
From 1997 thru 2001 - belt. 2002 onward - chain.
Your 2001 Honda Civic has a timing belt. Your engine is an interference engine and as such if the cam belt breaks serious engine damage will occur. Replace the belt at 110,000 miles and also replace the water pump which is driven by the belt.