Two or three second delay before cranking/starting, now, it does not crank?

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD
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ABRAM BUTLER
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Supposedly bad starter. We don't know how the system works in terms of the anti-theft and starting relays. Thanks for the directions!
Jan 23, 2023 at 1:00 AM
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There are two relays that run the system, one is the inhibitor relay, and the other is controlled from the smart entrance control unit. Either of these can be causing the problem. Here is the location of the relays and the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. I would make sure the battery was in good shape because I have seen low voltage cause this problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

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Jan 23, 2023 at 4:38 AM
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ABRAM BUTLER
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This model has a relay box with 12 relays, 3 of which are anti-theft. They are Anti-Theft 3, Anti-Theft 2, and Anti-Theft 1. Can you assist with a wiring diagram or instructions for this setup please? Thanks!
Jan 24, 2023 at 10:00 PM
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Sure, here is the security system wiring diagrams with relays so you can see how the system works. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jan 26, 2023 at 8:28 AM
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