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KHLOW2008
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Follow above link and find out what is missing and let me know.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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TIERRARAREBREEDDAVIS
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I dont know anything about cars this is what I was told from the different mechanics. I would assume they went thru these steps but I have no idea what they did.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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Those mechanics that you sent the car to does not seem to know what they are doing because they are not able to pinpoint the source of the problem. Since you are not able to tell us the problem, we are not able to help you.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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TIERRARAREBREEDDAVIS
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I appreciate the advice I'm going to print out this list of things to go thru and take it to them hopefully it helps. Thanks
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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JUSTINGASPER
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I have a 99 that did same thing. They changed all the sensors and everything ignition switch and everything, new battery. It turned out that the fuel pump was clogged up real bad which wasnt feeding fuel into the injectors
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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FSCYTKOWSKI
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Hi I have 1998 maxima that at times will not start, it does not even crank. I changed the starter and the problem seemed to go away for 7 months. Battery good. When I turn key you can hear a clicking coming from a valve or switch that is located on top of the engine. Thanks
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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If you can replace the starter then you can trace the problem see EWD below-start with the fuses then the clutch switch and the relays-Good Luck


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_st1_16.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_st2_15.jpg

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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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Justingasper, thanks for your input.

I just wonder how they go about. If they are sure of their work, they would have tested everything before making changes. Guess you should be looking for a better qualified mechanic.

Have a great weekend.
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TIERRARAREBREEDDAVIS
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Thanks, I don't think that is the issue. You would think these mechanics know what they are doing considering I took it to COURTESY NISSAN. I went to 3 different shops and got nothing smh
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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MEKE
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On my 1996 maxima the engine will turn over but will never catch. The problem started with a check engine light and I had to hold the key for a second to crank and it got progressively worse, taking many tries before it would crank. Now it wont crank at all when scanned the code was p1335 wich was for the crankshaft position sensor. I change the cps but the engine still does exactly the same. Car has new fuel filter and pump and a new battery. Car ran great befor this happened. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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HI
STILL HAVE THE SAME CODE
CHECK WIRING TO THE cps
DO YOU HAVE INJECTOR PULSE OR SPARK
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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JAMES VAUGHN
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Driving on interstate, engine lost power, shut down. Replaced battery, starter still will not turn over. Put breaker bar on crank, turns easy for 3/4 turn then will not move. Do not want to apply too much pressure, only about 40 lb/ ft.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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There is a possibility something inside the engine has failed causing the engine to be stuck. It could be a bad timing chain. You need further checks to find out the cause.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hey JAMES,

Please remove all spark plugs and try to turn the engine over.

Please let us know happens.

Welcome back KHLOW2008 long time :)

Best, Ken
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FELLIOTT
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Check engine light was on for over a month. Early morning, got up and car would not crank. Jumped the car that afternoon. Next day, seems like battery was draining again. Drove it for about 15 minutes and returned home. That afternoon the horn and light started blowing and beeping on their own. Recharged the battery, but car will turn over, but not crank. Help:)
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Check engine light on

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis, finding out what's going on.

Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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GONZOMOLLY
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When I turn my key in the ignition slot, maxima nissan will not crank or start. Eventually afer turning hte key it will catch.
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Start by testing the ignition switch-if okay check the fuel pressure with a gauge and also make sure the injector/s are pulsing-start here
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 10:14 AM (Merged)
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If vehicle is equipped with immobilizer, try using the spare key to start.
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MLEEJAX
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I bought my car and the guy said after a tune-up it has to sometimes be put in neutral to start. Well now it wont start at all the problem was intermittent and is now nothing. We have had the starter tested and it is good. I bought 1 rear ignition coil and tried replacing them to see if it was the cause and still the car wont start. It is like it is not getting any fire.
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