2004 suzuki forenza died on me was told it could be the timing belt but once i gave mechanic parts he said my engine was locked.whats wrong with my car??

SOURCE: 06 Suzuki Forenza make a loud clicking noise.

Your car is from 2006 how come it needs a timing belt ( do you drive 20K per year? ). What is wrong with the drive belt. The sound from belt is not a clicking noise.
Any way try to avoid that dealer. What a baloney.

When you start the car, open the hood try to identify where the noise comes from.

1-If it comes from the top engine, open your oil cap, to see if oils splattered from mechanical movements. Usually oil is not enough then it takes time to travel to the cam shaft and the lifters that why after making noise a while then the engine becomes quite since it gets lubricated. How long have you been from last oil changed?

2-If it comes from the front engine try to identify if it comes from Power steering or AC. Check Power-steering fluid to see it it needs filled up. Check this before starting the engine.
Try to turn on AC to see if the noise more or less so you can determine the AC clutch is bad.

Hope you can find the source for a good fix.

SOURCE: 2005 Suzuki Forenza timing belt breakage

hi im not sure on this particular model but there a few easy ways to check.... take the spark plugs out, remove the broken belt, shine a light down the holes and look for dammdge, if you cant see anything you can turn the crank but it is a tricky job because you can ruin the engine so if your unsure get a mechanic to do it.. or your other alternative is to remove the head and have a look but you will need a new head gasket kit, timing belt and tensioner kit etc .. it is important that you do not turn the engine over when the belt is disconected in any way UNTIL you know for sure that valves wont hit pistons, even bending a valve will not be very noticable but when its all back together you will deffinately notice and will have to pull it all back apart

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SOURCE: When do I need to replace the timing belt? My

Hello michele151: My name is Roger and I will answer your question. The manufacturer recommends replacing the belt at 60,000 miles and inspecting the belt at 30,000 miles. This would also be a good time to check the water pump as the timing belt turns it also. I always recommend replacing the timing belt with a timing kit as this way you also have the parts to replace the idler bearings at the same time. these are small bearings that turn a million times and do wear out. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer as this way I know it was of use. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

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SOURCE: I would like a diagram

from autozone.com

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the Manifold Air Temperature (MAT) sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose from the throttle body.
5. Disconnect the breather tube from the camshaft cover.
6. Remove the air cleaner housing bolts.
7. Remove the air cleaner housing.
8. Remove the right front wheel.
9. Remove the right front wheel well splash shield.
10. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
11. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolts and the crankshaft pulley.
12. Remove the right engine mount bracket.
13. Remove the front timing belt cover bolts.
14. Remove the front timing belt cover.
15. Using the crankshaft gear bolt, rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the timing mark on the crankshaft gear is aligned with the notch at the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
    

Fig. Aligning the timing mark on the crankshaft gear with the notch at the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.

1. Fig. Aligning the camshaft gears with the notches on the camshaft cover.
3. Align the camshaft gears with the notch on the camshaft cover.
4. Remove the timing belt.
5. Loosen the automatic tensioner bolt. Turn the hex-key tab to relieve belt tension.
6. 
   

1. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft gear with the notch on the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
2. Align the timing marks on the camshaft gears, using the intake gear mark for the intake gear and the exhaust gear mark for the exhaust gear.
3. Install the timing belt.
4. Turn the hex-key tab in a clockwise direction to tension the belt. Turn until the pointer aligns with the notch.
5. Install the automatic tensioner bolt and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
6. Rotate the crankshaft two full turns clockwise using the crankshaft pulley bolt.
7. Recheck the automatic tensioner pointer.
8. Install the front timing belt cover.
9. Install the front timing belt cover bolts and tighten to 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm).
10. Install the right engine mount bracket.
11. Install the crankshaft pulley and tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
12. Install the serpentine drive belt.
13. Install the right front wheel well splash shield.
14. Install the right front wheel.
15. Install the air cleaner housing.
16. Install the air cleaner housing bolts and tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
17. Connect the air cleaner outlet hose to the throttle body.
18. Connect the breather tube to the camshaft cover.
19. Connect the MAT sensor connector.
20. Connect the negative battery cable.

SOURCE: 2004 suzuki verona check engine light on. Mechanic

your engine is fine. find a new mechanic.

if the exhaust clogs it just dies. your cat ( converter) probably clogged due to a very rich condition, which was detected by the computer, hence the light. my bet is a clogged fuel injector or a sensor (either oxygen or air flow) failed. this made it run rich and the cat probably melted.

get a new cat installed, have them run the codes.