engine wont crank over

1997 NISSAN MAXIMA
249,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RASMATAZ
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No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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RODERICKT
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Engine Performance problem
1992 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my maxima wont crank its bben cranking but this man told me to tap on the starter... im just 18 and dont know anything about cars so if u guys could tell me were the starter is located or wat the problem is....it makes a click noise when i switch the ignition on please i need help!!....
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RASMATAZ
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No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be the starter, starter relay,park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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EDDIE686
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does the transmission have a safety shut off that shuts the fire off? I just installed a used transmission and now my car wont crank and that's all I know.
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BLACKOP555
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since you just changed the transmission and it wont crank it may be a bad neutral safety switch or prdrnl switch.

best thing to do is go under it and see if all the wiring connectors are hooked up.

will it crank in neutral?
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EDDIE686
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no it will not crank in neutral either. It turns over but will not crank. You smell gas strong too.
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DDJENN
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having hard time starting car. Sometimes it starts fine, but most of the time it will take a couple tries before it finally turns over. Please, What are the possibilties of what is wrong?
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Next time it refuses to start-Lets do below for a start to determine if its fuel or spark related issue and get back with some results

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jun 24, 2019 at 10:16 AM (Merged)
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IAMALIGHTHOUE
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I had trouble with mine turning over, it wasn't that the battery was dead or any of that, but the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Got that replaced, and it's perfect now!
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ALYESKA24
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95 maxima wont crank no signal voltage at relay or at ign swittch relay and switch and starter new
randown harness complete
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check all main fuses under the hood. If you are not getting power to the ignition switch, there has to be a major break down there.
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TWINS05
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1996 Nissan Maxima

Everything works on my car but my car wont crank.
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RCHARLES22
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1995 Nissan Maxima Automatic 190000 miles

My '95 nissan maxima won't start. It just makes a clicking sound and doesn't turn over. All the lights and the radio work just fine. Has a full tank of gas. I think it may be the starter? Any ideas or suggestions?
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No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
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MARTINEZ33
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my battery is fully charged but my starter soesnt turn over
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JTPOWER18
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I have a 1996 nissan maxima v6 and just about the time it started getting cold it started having trouble cranking in the morning. Ill give it some gas and it will turnover but I have to hold the gas down for like 30 seconds for it to stay on by itself. What could be the problem?
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Check and test the idle air control-auxillary air control valve and the fast idle air control valve-also check the cold start injector if it has one-
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