Does not start only clicks?

2000 NISSAN FRONTIER
45,324 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My vehicle listed above was making a ticking noise while driving checked spark plugs checked all the fluids. Then 5 minutes ago while driving it made a loud stick noise and truck shut off now does not start.
Apr 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Does the engine crank over at all? You may have had an internal engine failure. I would see if you can rotate the engine by hand, check out this video to show you how:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN42gZN6gOE

If you can upload a short video of what happens when you turn the key, it would help us see what's going on. You may want to go over this video as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Apr 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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