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Replaced the starter and the starter relay on my 1994 Nissan pickup and I have the same problem. When you turn the key it only makes a clicking sound and that is it.
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Manual Transmission, or Auto? If Manual, when it doesn't start, does it click once when you turn the key, but nothing else happens? If so, replace the Clutch Relay - under the hood on the passenger side fender. I've done this a few times on my Nissan. Cheap part ($30), but incredibly irritating when it starts acting up. If you hear repeated clicking, it's either the starter or solenoid, so a starter replacement would be in order.
Clean the battery post's and terminals and hot wires to starter and the ends of the ground wires. Try to jump start it if it starts it may be your battery or your starter is going bad.
Check the harness for any missing wires, its the main bundle of wires under the dash. If all is in place then check the fuses to see if any needs to be replaced. If all are tested and working, check the relays located in the main engine compartment. If all are intact and working, check the ground wires that connect to the frame of the engine and body or directly to the negative of the battery. The main wires you need to see that are connected is on the alternator, starter, and battery.
if the starter is clicking, the problem is most likely the starter. try tapping on the starter with a hammer while someone is making it click click click with the key. it it starts working, it probably wont last very long. you might as well replace it, or carry a hammer and someone to click the key.
MAKE SURE THEY DONT RUN YOU OVER IF IT STARTS. you know.. make sure it is in neutral, brakes on , tires blocked, etc.
If there is an oil leak, and the starter is very greasy, that is probably why it quit working. so make sure you address the leak, or it will quit again.
check for power to the starter at the starter's connectors while you have someone turn the key. If there is power, change the starter. If not check your ignition switch, (manual trans)clutch pedal switch, and starter fuses/relays. Hopefully this helps
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