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Anonymous Posted on Feb 27, 2013

1996 nissan maxima won't start, battery is charged but engine does't crank when I turn key

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Have checked the stater motor or ignition switch? Also check the relay and fuse

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First will be starter try to tap starter if start is a starter problem.sometimes charged is not good is weak.try to boost.Battery connection.

  • Anonymous Mar 01, 2013

    have already tried the boost with same results. Removed the starter and tested,

  • Anonymous Mar 01, 2013

    have already tried the boost with same results. Removed the starter and tested, the starter was bad, replaced it and now everything works. interesting thing is I replaced the starter about 1-1/2 years ago.

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Check the battery like this:
Turn on the headlights, then try to start the car.
If the headlights do not dim or go out, then the battery is likely ok.
Check that the battery cable plus post, goes to the starter, Minus post to a good ground, like the engine.
If wiring is ok, then look at the starter solenoid for a good connection, and proper voltage at the starter.
Problem is most likely the Solenoid's bendix gear or starting relay, Have someone bang on the starter while you try to start the car. This usually works by dislodging the bendix gear..
Hope this helps.

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If Battery is fulley Charged and you dont get a click or nothing try if you can tapping on the starter

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: My nissan maxima wont start

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  • Posted on Sep 23, 2008

SOURCE: Check Engine Light 1996 Nissan Maxima

The best way is to use a scan tool to clear the codes, that will turn off the light, also disconnecting the battery over night may work, but no completely sure about that, it varies from year to year.

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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2008

SOURCE: 2004 Nissan Maxima

it is a cable that links you transmision to the dashboard
i am not sure what the name of the cable is
but if you hold the start position and switch the gears to neutral it will start.

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SOURCE: car won't start

check first the ground connections and the terminals if they are loose. Check also the starter relay and its cables. Have the starter capacitor checked. If that does not resolve it go to the starter motor and have it checked.

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  • Posted on Jul 13, 2011

SOURCE: Nissan sentra 1993 1.6 l

Make sure you have the plug wires on the correct plug. Check the ignition timming to make sure it is correct. After running for a few minutes pull the pluggs to see whitch cylinders are running rich. The fuel pressure and volume need to be tested.

1993 Nissan Sentra 1.6 liter DOHC L4 (GA16DE)

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Additionally, try checking the power transistor. I will send the test. Also make sure the coil has a good ground...

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