Hi, tonight on my way home from work, my 1.6 elx Marea cut out as I pulled over to let someone past in a country lane. Took a contractor to the AA four hours to arrive. He was in a mood and had no intention of investigating the fault
Anyway, there is no hint at all of it firing whilst cranking the starter. I have read answers to similar posts onthe forum and it seems that the fuel supply cut out could need resetting or that the crankshaft position sensor might have failed. I have a red key somewhere. is it worth trying to start it with that? I must admit, I didn't really notice which dash lights were on or off at the time.

Are there any other simple things to check before I start spending money that I dont have on the old thing? Where do I look for the crank sensor?

This car has been ultra reliable for six years until tonight.

Many thanks in anticipation of help which anyone might have.

Oh dear,.. the cambelt has snapped. Does this definitely mean valve to piston contact on this model?