96 Maxima starting problem

does the car turn over or do you get nothing at all...cos your ignition switch could be bad....it takes me five minutes to start my 95 maxima up cos of this problem..

from what you described you had to do previously it sounds like the contacts in the ignition switch are worn out.i see this often on higher mileage maximas of this vintage,but usually exereting some sideforce on key as you turn it will allow contacts to touch and vehicle to start.maybe because you been doing that way so long its beyond that?electical portion of switch available separately from nissan(45.00) and is relatively easy to replace.all u need is a phillips screwdriver.remove lower cocer from drivers side of dash and u should have no prob.betting to the two screws that secure to back side of lock cylinder.if that doesnt do it maybe starter...common on these also.tap onit with a hammer and see if it tries to engage and start.

After you put in the ecu, do the crank relearn, and you're good to go.
Ensure that your battery is fully charged before attempting the relearn procedure. Do not leave any battery charger or jumper cables attached to the battery. Close the hood completely. Some applications require that the doors remain closed during the procedure.
96-99 GM
1. Rotate the key to the start position to attempt to start the vehicle (the vehicle will not start).
Allow the key to return to the all position (same as if the vehicle would have started). The theft system light will flash (or stay lit) on the dash for approximately 10 minutes.
2. When the theft system telltale stops flashing (or turns oft) turn the key to the off position for 5 seconds and then attempt tostart the vehicle. The vehicle should start on this cycle.
3. Once the vehicle is running, the password relearn is complete.

00 + GM
1. Rotate the key to the start position to attempt to start the vehicle (the vehicle will not start). Allow the key to return to the on position. (same as if the vehicle would have started)
2. The theft system light will flash (or stay lit) on the dash for approximately 10 minutes.
3. When the theft system telltale stops flashing (or turns off) turn the key to the off position for 5 seconds and then attempt to start the vehicle.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 two more times for a total of 3 cycles/30 minutes.
5. On the next cycle of turning the ignition key from off to crank the vehicle should start
6. Once the vehicle is running, the password is learned and this completes the cycle.
7. Clear any DTC's with a scan tool if necessary. DTC history will be cleared after 100 ignition cycles.
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Ensure that your battery is fully charged before attempting the relearn procedure. Do not leave any battery charger or jumper cables attached to the battery. Close the hood completely. Some applications require that the doors remain closed during the procedure.
96-99 GM
1. Rotate the key to the start position to attempt to start the vehicle (the vehicle will not start).
Allow the key to return to the all position (same as if the vehicle would have started). The theft system light will flash (or stay lit) on the dash for approximately 10 minutes.
2. When the theft system telltale stops flashing (or turns oft) turn the key to the off position for 5 seconds and then attempt tostart the vehicle. The vehicle should start on this cycle.
3. Once the vehicle is running, the password relearn is complete.
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you have to take the back seat out to remove it from the fuel tank. Just removed my fuel tank

Sounds like a bad fuel pump.

when my 96 nissan maxima gets hot it will cut out and almost like buck like it dose not get enough gas. i have chaged all filters and plugs and coil pack

do not flush the trans, that will make it worse.
My friend you have no second gear, you need trans rebuilt.
If you flush it now you can cause more damage.

that sounds like you may need to replace the starter. the click you hear is the solenoid. the part that is just as important is the starter motor. unfortunately they are sold as one

My car was having the problem I had my ingnition switch change, stater and a new battery and now it's fine.