1993 Nissan Sentra No Crank

1993 NISSAN SENTRA
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I have a 1993 Nissan Sentra XE - 140,000 miles. Car will not turn over. It makes no sound at all when I turn the key... not even a click. I'm going to have it towed to a mechanic tommorow. So as to not get ripped off, I'd like to have a little knowledge before taking it. Would it act the same as far as not making any sound when I try to start it if it was either the starter or fuel pump? I appreciate any info you could give! (I did try to jump start it, and it didn't work)
Feb 11, 2007 at 5:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lil bit confuse here-Do you mean it turns over and will not start or it doesn't do anything when you turn the key.

It needs 3 ingredients to start: Air/Fuel/Spark-find out what's missing that causing your car not purr..
Feb 11, 2007 at 9:18 PM
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I sure appreciate your reply!

Yes, I do mean it does nothing when I turn the key... It doesn't even try to start.

Again, thanks for your time.
Feb 12, 2007 at 2:21 PM
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First thing to check is the battery. Sometimes it doesn't even click the relay if the battery is completely empty.

If it was the fuel pump or you had no spark.. it would still be cranking but the engine just wouldn't catch up.

If you say the jump start didn't work... could then be the starter.

If no some wiring problem in the starting system.
Feb 12, 2007 at 2:26 PM
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[quote:29b93e17e3="cm"]I sure appreciate your reply!

Yes, I do mean it does nothing when I turn the key... It doesn't even try to start.

Again, thanks for your time.[/quote:29b93e17e3]

When key is in On position do u c all the idiot lights if so, turn key to start position-do you hear the starter engaging. If not check the Ignition switch/neutral safety switch/starter relay and solenoid/starter to include the Sta fuse. Double check the battery and connections.

This could be a security issue is the security light flashing?

HTH Good Luck!
Feb 12, 2007 at 7:46 PM

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Confirm the battery and cable connections first, since a dead battery may not even click the starter relay and a jump may not help if connections are poor. If the dash lights come on but the starter does not engage, inspect the ignition switch, neutral safety switch, starter relay and solenoid, starter, and STA fuse, plus starting-system wiring. A fuel pump or spark problem would still allow cranking, so those are less likely. Also check whether a security light is flashing.

Conversation Summary

A 1993 Nissan Sentra with 140,000 miles makes no sound and will not crank when the key is turned, and a jump start did not help. The owner asked whether a starter or fuel pump could cause the same symptom. Replies explained that a fuel or spark problem would still allow cranking, while no crank points to the battery, starter, or starting-system wiring. Experts recommended checking battery connections, dash lights, ignition switch, neutral safety switch, starter relay and solenoid, starter, STA fuse, and a possible security-system issue.

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