I need to change out my starter, but i can't locate where it is. I've done basic mechanical work to my 1983 nissan sentra before. I switched out the faulty alternator in my garage. I've tried the haynes repair manual and searched online, but I can't seem to locate a diagram or any information with regards to where the starter is located.

1. How to change a starter. - YouTube

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   www.youtube.com/watch?v=31xZMpesBXU Mar 5, 2010 - Uploaded by Nissannx2000svg I'm just showing how easy it is to change a starter in a Nissan sentra with basic tools.

If battery is good and strong, the starter is bad. If lights are weak battery is low. Then check charging system and battery integrity.
You can try tapping on starter motor with hammer if you can reach it. Be VERY careful not to hit wires. If its real tight, I've done this with a crowbar tip from on top on different car. Point is to wack it while key is in start position. Helper should be ready to release if starts.
Have someone hold key in start position then tap starter. Be ready it may crank right away. If this works the armature is bent and starter needs replacement.
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check the fuseable link at battery connections

the problem could be with your battery, starter or the starter switch please have a look on them and if still it doesnt work check your starter relay....

change your starter i have a 99 altima had the same problem i changed my starter it workd fine now just change it i knoe its it....

The problem is most likely one of the following:-

1) Open circuit blower motor series dropping resistor - this resistor module is usually located in the blower motor ducting in the air flow.

2) Faulty fan speed control switch, or poor connection in the associated wiring.

Don't know cost of these items.

I changed the starter in my 1996 Nissan Sentra, and I assume the 1997 Sentra is very similar to mine. It's a VERY nasty job. Basic steps are: 1) put car on lift or on ramps (so you can get underneath) 2) remove cable connections to battery 3) remove oil filter (yes, that's right. The filter needs to be removed to provide proper clearance for your hands, tools, and starter itself. Yuck!) 4) remove the bolt on the lower portion of the support strut for the intact manifold, so the support strut can be gently moved slightly to the side to provide clearance 5) remove the electrical connections to the starter 6) remove the 2 bolts holding the starter to the engine. One is accessible from below, and the other one (believe it or not) is accessible from the top. Installation of course is the reverse of the above. It's a genuine pain to change the starter. But, on the positive side, it beats having to pay the dealer or a mechanic.

There are a few tips/under line a few points, after just having done it. You need a long group of extensions. Just undo both battery cables to minimize risk. Undo where the negative battery cable attaches to the engine. There is a bolt next to this that you can undo too. Either this bolt or the battery cable bolt holds the starter. (you'll see on the starter housing one bolt hole is trhough, one is threaded.)
Remove the oil filter. Remove the plastic shroud near the right tire. Remove the strut (or at least the lowest bolt so you can turn it) that will make it impossible to get a socket or remove the starter itself. Unscrew the bolt for the power cable to the starter assembly before removing the starter. Now use your long, long extension to hold the ratcher near the right wheel and tunnel through that mess to get the underneath 14mm bolt. Wiggling out the starter assembly is like getting the oil filter out, a bit crowded.

it should be underneath your car in between the firewall and the engine. Now you don't want to supply direct power to your starter because you'll end up frying it. However to just start the car once you've located the starter, get a long screwdriver with a plastic handle and connect the two wires with the screwdriver.

As for a long term fix, without investing the money to replace the necessary parts. You will need to attach a wire that can handle 12v to both wires on your starter separately. Then connect the other ends of both wires to a switch that can handle 12v, and mount that in your car somewhere. Then whenever you need to start your car just flip the switch on until the car starts then once it is started flip it back off.
I know this sounds like a lot but it is very doable with about $5 and a little bit of time.