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It gets a small spark on the first try but will not start

Tiny
JOEYSWIFE1201
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  • 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
It gets a small spark on the first try but will not start. Any attempt after that no spark at all. Checked the coils and replaced the spark plugs. Hearing it can be a hundred different things. I removed the starter relay and found that the car didn't even make a sound. I removed the ignition relay and got the same response with the spark, I was wondering how can I tell if the ignition relay went bad?
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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 AT 9:16 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The ignition relay is located in the fuse box under the hood (see diagram below).
This relay can be tested to check functionality.

Here is a guide of how to test relays:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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