2000 Nissan 240SX No Start

Suggested Repair

Load-test the battery and clean the battery cable connections. With the key in start, confirm 12 volts at the starter solenoid. If those are good, check the ignition switch, neutral safety switch, starter, and starter solenoid.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Nissan 240SX could not start the car until the starter cable was held while the key was turned, and asked whether the cable only needed tightening. The expert recommended first load-testing the battery, cleaning the battery cable connections, and checking for 12 volts at the starter solenoid in the start position, then checking the ignition switch, neutral safety switch, starter, and starter solenoid.