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97 nissan sentra won't start
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Aug 6, 2009, 7:34 AM
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97 nissan sentra won't start
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Nissan sentra GLE 1997 automatic 4 cylinder 126,000 miles. For the last week and a half my car would start up fine, but when I stopped for a stop light or stop sign the engine would sometimes die. I'd turn the key and it would start up no problemo. Last night I was at a friends and when I went to leave, my car wouldn't start at all. I turned the key and nothing happens. All of the lights come on in the dash, I can turn on the radio, the headlights and everything. When the key is turned there is no noise, no cranking. Silent, like I didn't even turn the key. Any ideas? I think it might be the starter, but after doing more research I'm not sure. Thanks
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Aug 6, 2009, 12:13 PM
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The very first thing to check would be the battery and cable connections. Then, the charging system.
Loren
SW Washington
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Nissan97
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Aug 6, 2009, 5:11 PM
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I went to check out my car again and it turned on with no problem. I turned it off and on a few times just to see if it was a lucky shot, but it continued to start. Now I'm totally baffeled. Please help. I don't want my baby to shut down on me when I really need her.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Nissan; I'd still recommend having the battery, charging/starting system, and connections tested. If battery voltage drops enough, the computer kind of 'runs home to mama' which can cause idle quality issues, such as dying.
Loren
SW Washington
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Nissan97
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Aug 12, 2009, 8:54 AM
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Ok I tested the battery and it's good. I also checked the connections and they also appear good. So it just shut down on me again and I noticed this time that when I cranked the key the solenoid made a ticking/buzzing noise. Now I feel like I've narrowed it down to either the started or the solenoid. I'm still not completely sure, so is there a test I can preform on each to see if they're the problem? Thanks you solo much!!!
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Aug 12, 2009, 9:29 AM
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Loren, you forget to log in?
Sorry, I meant to edit my own post not yours.
(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Aug 12, 2009, 9:34 AM)
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Yeah, just did it again. Old pharts disease.
Loren
SW Washington
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Nissan97
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Aug 13, 2009, 5:58 AM
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it's fixed!!!!!! I replaced the starter and now it starts up better than ever. Thanks for your help
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