No crank no start issue

2001 NISSAN FRONTIER
185,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 4WD • MANUAL
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JESCOOK540
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No crank no start, all dash lights come on. I have changed battery, fuses and made sure all connection are tight.
Jul 6, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

No crank no start can happen for few different reasons. Could be a defective starter or ignition switch. Check out this step by step guide to diagnose the issue:

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

You also might find this video helpful:

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
Jul 7, 2021 at 2:40 AM
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JEROLD_BRYANT
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The ign start relay bad in IPDM under hood, remove cover on white or tan or black fuse and relay center. replace ignition start relay with the fog lamp or rear wipers relay if possible and vehicle will start and run. The start run relay located at farthest passenger side top row relays. I believe there is five relays at the top. And four at the bottom.
Sep 19, 2021 at 3:23 PM
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SQM
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Yes, it is a good chance being that relay.
Here is a article on relay testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
Sep 20, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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