I have a 1991 Nissan pickup that won't start. New battery. Alternator, coil, timing chain, distributor, coil, Solenoid & starter are all good. Try to start engine, but only result is the "clack" of the starter extending & hitting fly wheel. Doesn't turn over. Any suggestions on what else to look for, what may be the problem?

1. Make sure all the high-current battery and starter connections are clean and shiny. Don't just wipe them off; get one of those battery terminal cleaners that scrapes off the top layer of oxidation. Use a wire brush on connections the battery cleaner doesn't fit. Remove each connection, clean it and put it back.

2. Be sure the timing is set correctly.

3. If there was a heat shield on the starter, make sure it's still there.

4. Get the starting system checked at an auto parts store. Maybe you got a bad battery or starter.

You need to have the ignition control module checked (It's inside the distributor)

1. Ignition Switch: Improperly Connected or Faulty Ignition Switch.
2. Battery: Battery Discharged or Faulty or Coroded, Broken, Shorted or Poorly Connected Battery Cable.
3. Solenoid Switch: Starter Solenoid Switch Faulty.
4. Starter Starter Motor Faulty.
5. Wireset: Worn or Damaged Spark Plug Wires.
6. Coil -Ignition-: Faulty Ignition Coil.
7. Distributor Cap: Loose, Cracked or Worn Distributor Cap.
8. Spark Plug: Incorrectly Gapped or Fouled Spark Plug(s).
9. Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit: Loose, Cracked or Worn Distributor Cap.
10. Carburetor: Worn, Faulty or Damaged Carburetor.
11. Fuel Pump Faulty Fuel Pump.

If battery and alternator are good is starter solenoid pulling in? it may be that whilst you have a new battery it may require charging new doesn't mean fully charged, batt may have been on shelf for awhile

Know this problem was posted several years ago, but having same issue with my 2008 Nissan Rogue. We've tried everything short of having the battery replaced, (including charging it), and nada. So, tomorrow morning, that'll be our next move. Sucks, but best thing to die. Much rather than than an alternator, starter or solenoid.

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By mazingerdavi on Sep 04, 2011
i have a lot problems when i need to start the engine in my genesis 2.0 coupe why is this,,i took the car to the dealer but cant find a problem,they say battery is ok
The national auto parts chains (AutoZone, Pep Boys, and Advance Auto Parts) will hook up a
diagnostic tool to your car to perform a Charging System diagnosis for free - its an easy
way to exonerate & differentially diagnose your Alternator/Battery/Voltage Regulator.

Priority Action Part Type Cause
1 Inspect Battery Battery Discharged or Faulty.
2 Inspect Battery Cable Corroded, Broken, Shorted or Poorly Connected Battery Cable.
3 Inspect Fuel Filter Clogged or Dirty Fuel Filter.
4 Inspect Distributor Cap Distributor Cap Cracked or Burned contacts.
5 Inspect Coil - Ignition Faulty Ignition Coil.
6 Inspect Wireset Worn, Damaged or Faulty Spark Plug Wire(s).
7 Inspect Spark Plug Incorrectly Gapped or Fouled Spark Plug(s).
8 Inspect Starter Starter Motor Faulty.
9 Inspect Fuel Pump Low Fuel Pressure.
10 Inspect Solenoid Switch Faulty Starter Solenoid Switch.
11 Inspect Relay - Fuel Pump Faulty Fuel Pump Relay.
12 Inspect Fuel Injector Pressure Regulator Faulty Fuel Injector Pressure Regulator.
13 Inspect Ignition Switch Improperly Connected or Faulty Ignition Switch.
14 Inspect Starter Motor Faulty Starter Motor.
15 Inspect Fuel Injector Dirty or Worn Fuel Injectors.
16 Inspect Fuel Pump Strainer Clogged or Dirty Fuel Pump Strainerat.
17 Inspect Engine Control Computer Incorrect Operating Information Being Delivered and Sent From The ECC.
18 Inspect Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Empty.
19 Inspect Carburetor Carburetor Flooded or Faulty Choke.
20 Inspect Distributor Worn, Loose, or Incorrectly Installed Distributor.
21 Inspect Distributor Rotor Burned Distributor Rotor contact

You have problem with you timing or did you ever label all the high tension wire before you unplug it. it might be re arrange the firing sequence. 1342 firing order. And the timing position of the distributor were at original place.

I recently had a problem with my '91 F150. It had started fine. Then, after I cleaned it some, it died and wouldn't start again. I think the ignition control module got wet on mine. If you are not getting enough fire, you might want to take the ignition control module off the side of the distributor and take it to Autozone/Advance or the like and get it tested. (You can get enough fire to turn the starter and it still not be enough. You'll need to take a plug wire off and see how hot it is when you turn it over.) The ignition control module is held in place by two screws that you can remove with a 7/32 socket if you have one small enough to fit. (Make sure they test it a few times (until it gets hot.) A bad one may test fine at first.) If it tests fine, you might want to buy a coil. For more detail about the ignition control module, see: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080506033632AAUGhGf I don't know if your starter is turning over or not. If it is not, you might need a starter or solenoid. If you jump the solenoid and the starter turns, you probably need a solenoid. If not, you probably need a new/rebuilt starter (and maybe a solenoid, too.) I hope this helps! Peace and blessings!!!

Starter Solenoid Contacts. If you can get off or want to pull the starter and work on it, you could. Lot of work,but if that solves your issues!
How are the battery cables? 19 years old?
Ignition Switch,worn out?

this is a lis from auto zone that can help u fix that Shaun Priority Action Part Type Cause 1 Inspect Battery Damaged or faulty battery and/or connections. 2 Inspect Coil - Ignition Damaged or faulty ignition coil or ignition coil circuit. 3 Inspect Fuel Filter Clogged or dirty fuel filter 4 Inspect Fuel Injector Pressure Regulator Faulty fuel injector pressure regulator or circuit. 5 Inspect Fuel Pump Improperly functioning fuel pump or circuits. 6 Inspect Wireset Damaged, worn, or deteriorating spark plug or coil wire(s). 7 Inspect Control Module-Ignition Faulty ignition control module or circuit. 8 Inspect Solenoid Switch Damaged or faulty solenoid switch or solenoid switch circuit. 9 Inspect Starter Damaged, worn, defective, or faulty starter or starter related circuit. 10 Inspect Neutral Safety Switch Damaged or faulty neutral safety swittch or circuit. 11 Inspect Fuse Corroded, burned, or shorted fuse may be interupting power source. 12 Inspect Fusible Link Corroded, burned, or shorted fusible link may be interupting power source. 13 Inspect Battery Cable Corroded, broken or poorly connected battery cable. 14 Inspect Spark Plug Wire Loom - Performance Improperly adjusted or worn/malfunctioning carburetor. 15 Inspect Distributor Cap Loose or cracked distributor cap 16 Inspect Distributor Cap And Rotor Kit Loose, cracked, or worn distributor cap and ignition rotor. 17 Inspect Fuel System Pressure Incorrect fuel pressure being delivered to carburetor or fuel injection system. 18 Inspect Fuel Injector Plugged, dirty or poorly connected fuel injector. 19 Inspect Ignition Switch Worn, damaged or faulty ignition switch or circuit. 20 Inspect Spark Plug Fouled, damaged or broken spark plug(s). 21 Inspect Belt Incorrectly routed, adjusted(tensioned), missing or worn drive belt(s). 22 Inspect Timing Belt Slipped or broken timing belt. 23 Inspect Timing Set Slipped timing chain or worn timing gear(s). 24 Inspect Fuel Tank Contaminated fuel from rusted or deteriorated fuel tank. 25 Inspect Ignition Timing Incorrectly adjusted engine timing.