I have a 2003 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8l. Yesterday when I would start it up, it would crank for about 5-10 seconds before it would start. This morning it just kept cranking and wouldn't start. After a while I smelled fuel and knew it was flooded so I stopped trying. I pulled the spark plugs, one was black with carbon and the other three were wet with fuel. What could be the problem? Is it a common problem with Nissans?

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All in the link. Click on images tab as well.

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link on relay
https://www.justanswer.com/nissan/2sn3q-2003-nissan-sentra-gxe-relays-the-hood-compressor-push-button.html
two fuse boxes link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIB4rlYwpjo
owners manual 03 sentra
https://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/nissan/2003-nissan-sentra-owners-manual/
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Part 1 -How to Test the Ignition COP Coils (Nissan 1.8L)

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Part 2 -How to Troubleshoot a No Start (Nissan 1.8L)

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Jan 17, 2013 - Checking for Spark With a Spark Tester. ... Your 1.8L Nissan will either have a distributor-type ignition system or the more modern COP ... A BAD fuel pumpwill cause your 1.8L Nissan Sentra to Crank but Not Start... since the ... Still, the other method that I've used to test for a lack of fuel... is spraying starting ...

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Sounds like an intermittent crank or cam sensor.

The car may not recognized its key. I would try another key or see if there is a code for an unauthorized key.

If the car has a chip key, the ignition may not recognize the key. Try another key or read the trouble code and the chip reader may not be working.

If it cranks smooth as you say there may be no compression in which case the timing belt is broken! Not good.

good day Sir, try to check the spark plugs and air filter, i hope this tips will help you.

you hit the nail on the head ,cold and silicone chips ,they do not like the cold weather they can be temperamental to say the least ,as for finding the faulty component you will need an identical car that works ok ,then when yours will not start try swopping bits till you hit the one causing the problem.or sell it for a nice manual diesel version,

if the fuse to the radio is ok. i would suspect the radio is no good. i have replaced several in sentras!!