Not starting

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 12:10 PM

For the first time since Ive had the car, my 98 GXE is not starting. Replaced the battery, and its still not starting. its cranking, but could it be the starter? Im fustrated, this car has never given my any problems.

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 12:23 PM

The alternator looks yucky, but would an alternator really stop the car from starting? Also, how do I get the alternator out to replace it. Internal mechanics such as this are a bit beyond my current skill level.

FadedKM83 · Dec 17th, 2003, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wissnx01

For the first time since Ive had the car, my 98 GXE is not starting. Replaced the battery, and its still not starting. its cranking, but could it be the starter? Im fustrated, this car has never given my any problems.

can you hear the fuel pump going when you put the keys in the 'on' position?

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 01:09 PM

Yes, the fuel pump can be heard

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 01:24 PM

would changing the fuel filter make a difference?

Wufaded · Dec 17th, 2003, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wissnx01

For the first time since Ive had the car, my 98 GXE is not starting. Replaced the battery, and its still not starting. its cranking, but could it be the starter? Im fustrated, this car has never given my any problems.

Right before my alternator went KA-PUT on me, the battery light AND brake light came on at the same time while driving. Since you already replaced the battery, it might be the starter. When my car wouldnt start, I popped the hood and tapped the starter with a wrench. Not lil love taps, use a hammer or something similar and get a couple of good wacks on it. Now try to start the car.....if it starts.....well you know what to replace. This isnt a surefire test to determine if you need a new starter, but it worth a shot...

Similar recent threads on this topic:
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...t=sentra+start
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...3&page=1&pp=15

Good Luck

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 01:28 PM

where is the starter, exactly?

Wufaded · Dec 17th, 2003, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wissnx01

where is the starter, exactly?

Kinda hard to explain, but this thread does a real good job with the description:

http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...arter+location

Notice a trend? Existing threads.....hmmm....

If you use the Search feature you can find all kinds of info relating to Nissans not starting. Besides you wont have to wait around for someone to post an answer.....

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 01:53 PM

would it be best for me to remove the starter and the alternator and take them to be tested

rafman · Dec 17th, 2003, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wissnx01

would it be best for me to remove the starter and the alternator and take them to be tested

Check out my post. It might help you out. As my 200sx has the same symptoms as you.

http://www.nissanforums.com/showthread.php?t=42183

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 02:29 PM

the dipstick smells of fuel. Now what? what causes this?

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 02:55 PM

the spark plugs are okay. I dont understand, there was nothing wrong with the car yesterday

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 04:01 PM

i remember earlier this year, my older sentra wouldnt start for like 3 months, then I adjusted the timing, and it starts just fine. Could timing be off on my newer on. and could a matter of a single day cause it not to start?

**wes** · Dec 17th, 2003, 04:46 PM

Have you tried push starting it? If not give that a whirl.

wissnx01 · Dec 17th, 2003, 05:10 PM

Good suggestion, but push starting wont work, its an automatic