After i connected the battery i noticed the dashboard lights, fans, accessories all turned on, but the keys were not in the ignition. I wiggled the positive terminal slightly (bolts were all still finger tight) and it sparked and the engine turned over and the car kept running. I disconnected the ground and it died after about 20 seconds. A few notes: 1. I noticed the clamp for the positive cable seems a bit corroded and there;s blue powder on it. I dont know if this is an issue i should be worried about. 2. I should also say that the car was in an accident and few months ago, and I haven;t driven it while i've been repairing the front end. I hit a phone pole at about 10mph, and it was enough to crack the radiator and smash the front bumper. Thanks
Verdigris ( blue rubbish on the terminal) is a result of sulphuric acid from the vents of the battery
if you pull the terminals off the battery , you will most likely see that the battery posts are dull black with a hard surface
the posts and inside the terminals have to be shiny clean as that black coating is massive resistance to current flow
SOURCE: 2002 Altima engine won't start, but key does turn in the ignition
Is there a clicking sound? The first thing that I would check is to make sure that the starter motor is getting voltage. If it is getting voltage then I would say that the motor is bad and needs to be replaced. If it is not getting voltage then it could be a bad fuse, relay, or a bad ground. All of these are probabilities. The last thing that I would check for is a bad ignition switch especially since the accessories come on.
SOURCE: 2001 nissan pathfinder. seems electronic. first
Have your alternator checked. Most auto supply places do this at no charge. Multiple dashboard warning lights usually indicate alternator problems.
SOURCE: My daughter has a 1997 Nissan Altima and the key
it sounds like the shift lock thinks the car is still in gear check the shift lock solenoid a make sure it's working properly and you may be able to move it to where itis reading that the car is in park if it does try turning the key on off and removing it if it works replace the solenoid
SOURCE: 2002 NISSAN SENTRA DIED WHILE
Hello! There isn't power to ECM pins 109 and 111 because the ECM relay is not pulling...Pins 1 and 3 (White/Black wire) are tied together in the harness and should not show a change in symptom if jumped together...Also, Pins 1 and 3 are fed battery from fuse # 36 (15A hot at all times) and both pins must read +12 volts...Pin 2 of the relay coil is the pulling ground from the ECM...Reading across pins 1 and 2 with the key in the ON position should not read +12 volts...If it does the relay coil is open...With the key on the relay would show a voltage drop across the coil...Check pins 1 and 3...must be tied together and have +12 volts from fuse # 36 (15A hot at all times)...Replace ECM relay...See photo...............Guru....Saailer...
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # RY412 Cost
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I have a Nissan Altima 2002, engine 2.5. The problem is that the cars dashboard lights are not working, also the altenator is not working?
Turn off the engine and connect a tachometer to the distributor per the manufacturer's instructions. Connect the timing light to the battery and then to the number one ignition wire. Start the engine and verify it's idling at 1,000 RPM. Adjust the idle speed if necessary
Point the timing light at the crankshaft pulley to determine the amount of adjustment needed. Adjust the timing by loosening the distributor mounting bolts and turning the distributor until the crankshaft timing mark lines up with the middle line of the timing light.
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