Trouble shoot starting problems - 1997 Nissan Maxima

Hey Ron,
AN internal combustion engine requires three (3) things to run...assuming the internals are good.
1. Adequate compression >120PSI
2. A properly timed spark
3. A proper fuel/air ratio

Start with one, and eliminate one at a time(make sure it works) - ..(this is the way a professional would trouble shoot an engine).

Voltage drop testing on starting an charging system . test power an grounds , Go to youtube an watch some videos on basic electrical trouble shooting an voltage drop testing . It's hard to trouble shoot this type problem if you not familiar automotive electrical . There is probably high resistance somewhere

Sound like its not engaging in that case...replace starter

if battery not charging most at fault will be alt
ernator

You should do fuel pressure testing , check for a good spark . Have a scan tool hooked up ,check for codes , look at engine sensor data parameters etc.... Look on youtube for diagnostic videos . engine dies etc... An check out basic electrical trouble shooting videos ,how to test fuel systems an ignition system testing . Find which system is causing trouble , then go to www.bbbind.com for free wiring diagrams . Then trouble shoot the problem .

Fuel pump or injector assembly. Need to know what the fuel pressure is before throwing a part at it. By what you are saying I'm leaning tword the fuel pump. Make sure the wires at the top of the sending unit are not burn. There is a small 4 wire connector on the inside of the sending unit. If it's burnt you will need to replace both the pump and sending unit.

18 = Cam Crank Problem
36 = Transaxle Shift Problem

Hope this helps. - Jarett

The transaxle shift problem I am unfamiliar with, but the cam crank problem is probably either your Camshaft Position sensor, or Crankshaft Position Sensor.

first check the wires connected to the battery for missed alignment. then change the fuse to 30 above amp.

the system has self test capabilities and can store a trouble code, have it tested the code will tell u what sensor circuit the fault exists in.

try checking the asd relay