starting problems help

p_reed · Nov 24th, 2004, 08:55 PM

I have a 1997 sentra gxe (ga16de) I am having problems with my car starting. i rcently took apart the ignition switch because a key was brken in it, and after i got everything back together my car wont start right. It will start for a couple of seconds and run good, then it will die. is this possibly some kind of antitheft device or something? HELP PLEASE I WANT TO GET BACK HOME FOR THANKSGIVING.

black_ser95 · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:12 PM

starter, vacuum leak

black_ser95 · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:16 PM

also check your fuses in the car and under the hoo d also the relays

apachewoolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:21 PM

dammit grrrrrr shit dude ummmmm

does your steering wheel lock or anything like that?

I really want to say that since you did all that it might have something to do with it.........damn dude errrrrrrrr

try taking it apart again just to check and see if any of the wires have come lose

p_reed · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:21 PM

Where would i start looking for the vacum leaks?

apachewoolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:29 PM

pretty much just open your head and have someone stand there and when you try to start it have them listen for any hissing...but that only works if it is a big leak

I would start by double checking your wiring in your sterring colum since you took that apart and it worked before

apachewoolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:31 PM

also when you try to start it does it even attempt to turn over or is it silent?

nevermind reread your post

check the wires to see if somethings comes loose from the vibrations of the car

I still think it might be a wiring prob

p_reed · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:33 PM

It turns over fine, it just doesnt keep runing. it dies shortly there after.
its not the wiring i double cjecked that.

apachewoolf · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:35 PM

I dunno then bro

sorry I couldn't be more help but like I said in pm's I'm still uneducated to troubleshooting

black_ser95 · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:40 PM

check areound the maf

B14Drifter · Nov 24th, 2004, 09:52 PM

are you sure it's not a wiring?? maybe a grounded wire or something.. kinda sound like accessory wires are loose.. or more importantly the fuse for the ecm.. but check and double check the wires inside you dash.. i know it's a pain to do that but it's the only thing i can think of other than you ecm...

p_reed · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:18 PM

wheres the fuse for the ecm?

black_ser95 · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:24 PM

by your leg at the door i think

black_ser95 · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:26 PM

http://www.nissanforums.com/showthread.php?t=60760
check in here

B14Drifter · Nov 24th, 2004, 10:40 PM

it's in the fuse box under the dash.. check in there...