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My 99 Nissan Maxima isn't starting. Iv had both the starter and the battery tested and all was good. I've tried to jump it before with no luck. After a few days I jumped it again and it started... Could it be the ignition switch?
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You probably need a new starter. Try locating the starter and hit on it 2 or 3 times, then try starting the vehicle again......If it starts then you need a new starter.
If the battery and starter have proven good, then you probably have a connection issue.Check condition of battery, wire to battery, and starter wires and connections also. I dont know your particular situation, but there is always the possibility of a motor trying to sieze.
It could be that your battery is weak or the alternator went bad and caused the battery to die. Most autoparts stores will test your battery and sometimes the alternator for free if you can drive your car there.
If not, you can jump the car, and undo the battery cables. If the vehicle stays on you will at least know that the alternator is good and the battery is weak.
1st check the main cable to the starter make sure it is clean and tight, disconnect battery first, after that there should be a small wire going to the starter jump that small connector to the main battery cable on the starter (IGNITION OFF) if it cranks you have a wiring or ignition switch problem if not Starter time just make sure you get a very good quality starter some cheap and even lifetime starters are so poorly made that even after you replace them you still have a problem only a bad noise coming from the new starter you just put in.
Hello there, First you need to make sure you have a good battery, todays cars are very picky on having the proper voltage to make the systems work properly. Just a tip for you, You can take your battery out and take it to an Autozone or advanced auto parts store.They will charge your battery as well as test it for you to make sure it is working good for you.
Before you spend a lot of money on parts not needed I would make sure the battery is good and then try and see if you are not getting fuel from the fuel pump, Most cars you will hear a slight humming noise coming from the gas tank when you first turn the key on, this will last about 5 seconds, try and listen for this if you here it then your fuel pump is working.
First try turning on the headlights. If they don't come on or they are very dim then you may need to charge or replace the battery. If they are on then try to spin the engine over, watch the headlights to see if they dim when you try to start the vehicle. If they dim when you turn the key, add a set of jumper cable and try tapping on the starter with the jack handle while someone turns the key over (who ever turns the key over needs to hold it over until the vehicle starts). If the engine spins over then the starter is bad and will need to be replaced. If it does not it is possible that it is the electrical part of the ignition, park/neutral switch, relay or connections.
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