Cranks will not start

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The first step for this problem is always to have the diagnostic fault codes read and recorded. Many auto parts stores will do that for you for free if you can get the car there. The problem is their simple fault code readers usually only work on '96 and newer models. On '95 and older models, GM and Chrysler make reading fault codes yourself real easy. Yours is fairly complicated, but go to this page and give this a try:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/nissan-obd1-diagnostic-trouble-codes-and-retrieval-procedure-1984-to-1994
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SHONA FERGUSON
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I have somehow managed to trigger an anti-theft or security system in my car it is not allowing the car to start. I call the Nissan dealership and they said it is possible the cars not recognizing the key. What if any ideas or tricks are there out there I can try to bypass the switch.
Please help,
Shona
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We do not advise on bypassing system try another key first not a new one you can try our reset procedure or look online for a by pass by not a lot always work either. see link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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The engine is getting gas, getting compression, and getting spark, I checked timing and it is in time, what could it be? It had this problem before, but fixed itself for a little while, now is having the same problem
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There has to be something wrong with your testing. You need the exact fuel pressure. You also need to test for injector pulse using a noid light bulb.
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LES CARDER
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My nissan has always started. It has been well maintained. This winter when the temperture warms up to between 30 and 40 degrees and we get moisture back in the air it will not start. It is fine all the rest of the time
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The engine is it a GA-16DE?
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Yes it is a Ga-16DE
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Inspect the fuel filter at the firewall on the drivers side and also check the fuel pressure and comeback with the pressure readings.
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EMEKA
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THis car has performed well with no problem. I drove it on 10/2 with no indication of problem. The next day, I tried to start the car and it won't. I asked jumped it and it started idled the car for half hour and turned it off, still it will not start, then jumped it and it started.

Please Help

Thanks

Emeka
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If it starts every time you jump it, chances are that your battery is not holding charge. Use a battery charger to fully charge the battery (most auto store will do this for free) and no, leaving your car running for an hour will not charge the battery. Alternator is designed to replenish charge that you use in the course of starting the vehicle, not charging a discharged battery.
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1995 Nissan Sentra:
My car will start when temps are below 90 degrees, but anything above that, the car won't even turn over. As it is, I have to jiggle the key to start the car, but when above 90 degrees, it doesn't even turn over. The battery is good, all the normal things turn on when the key is engaged, it just doesn't turn over. What could be the problem? Would the ignition coil cause this problem in the heat if it were going bad?
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Is it a GA16DE or 2.0L Auto or Manual tranny

What do you mean by this: it just doesn't turn over.

Do you mean it doesn't crank over or it cranks and refuses to start I need this answered before I continue.

GA16DE

Check the fuse D 10amp
Inhibitor relay in relay box front left engine compartment
Or it could be the ignition switch

2.0L

Inhibitor switch at transmission also called the neutral safety switch.

Note: There's no starter relay for both.
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It an automatic 2.0 and it won't turn over. It doesn't crank
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Cheap tool get a remote starter find the starter circuit on the starter connect the clip to it and other to the battery cable on the starter-Push the button did the starter crank over. You need to answer this before we can proceed.
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I haven't had many problems with my Nissan which has approx. 135,000 miles on it.
This morning, I tried to start it: it didn't crank, and it didn't start. When I would turn the key, it didn't make any noise except for a perhaps a very faint psss noise the first time I tried. The interior light came on and off and at times I could turn on outside lights. But other times I couldn't.
I jumped the car and it started. Although not very easily. Drove to work, turned the car off in the lot and it once again doesn't even crank. However, the battery light is not on.
What could this be?
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I took battery in and had it tested. I pulled the started and had it tested. The both tested fine. Put it back together and it started right up, first try. I drove it for a week and then it did the same thing for 30- 40 minutes and probably as many start attempts it would not start.
Then right after I called a wrecker, I tried it again and it started right up just like it had been all week. I have reseated the relays under the hood and tested the shift switch to make sure it new it was in park. Can't think of what else to check. It is starting fine today but I now have no confidence that I will tomorrow.
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Have the battery and alternator load tested, then comeback
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I have a code 55
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Diagnostic Trouble Codes - 1995
Nissan
11 Crankshaft Position Sensor
12 Air Flow Meter
13 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
14 Vehicle Speed Sensor
21 Ignition Signal
22 Fuel Pump
31 Engine Control Unit
32 EGR Function
33 Oxygen (O2) Sensor
34 Knock Sensor (Turbo Only)
35 EGR Temperature Sensor
43 Throttle Position Sensor
45 Injector Leak
51 Injector Circuit
54 A/T Control
55 No Faults In Memory

Get a starting fluid or ether and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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