Will not crank

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA
130,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MANDIE WIGGINS
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I recently purchased this car for my daughter. I have replaced the O2 sensor, crankshaft sensor, valve cover, coils, plugs, struts, and finally the throttle position sensor. I have tried three times to relearn the throttle body with no success. Any suggestion as to how to get this car back in running condition?
Aug 17, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Let us start with the exact issue you have. You have replaced a lot of parts but have not stated the issue.

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

Does the starter turn over the motor?

Is it a crank and no start?

What testing have you done. I see the parts you replaced but what tests have been done?

Roy
Aug 17, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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MANDIE WIGGINS
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It will turn over. The starter is fine. The valve cover was the initial problem when I bought it but of course when placed on the scanner, it uncovered the other problems. So I fixed and replaced everything that the scanner coded wrong and now I cannot get the car to crank. It will spin over but will not crank.
Aug 17, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, so it does crank over.

What were the codes? Codes rarely identify bad parts, just failed systems. A clue might be there for the reason it will not run.

Did you check fuel pressure and check for spark?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Also, compression should be checked.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Roy
Aug 17, 2019 at 6:53 AM