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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Maxima / November 20061995 Nissan Maxima starting problem
Hello, I have a 1995 Nissan Maxima, around 140,000 miles. A few months back, I was trying to start the car and it would not start. I pushed a bit more and suddenly the Engine Check light came on. The car started after some time. Talked to a mechanic and he suggested to take it to some shop where they can check the engine computer and tell me what the problem was. Took it to AutoZone, but they unfortunately do not have the computer for 1995 cars... Bummer. Worst part, my car wouldn't start then. Towed the car to the nearest mechanic and he said the starter is burnt and would need to replace it. He also checked the computer, but as per him the computer would not show anything. It seems it showed NO Problem, actually an "E" on the computer. So, he chagned the started and the car started perfectly fine. Came home and parked the car and after about 30 mins... tried the car and it won't start. Went back home and came back to give a shot again and the car started. The car started giving problems again, so took the car to mechanic once again. now the mechanic said, need to change the fuel filter, changed it. Also, he said I would add some fuel cleaner in the fuel tank. After that the car was perfectly fine for a few days. The car had started giving the starting problem again and now the car won't start, at all. :-( I'm lost, don't know what to do... Some one please helppppp.... !!!!! > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > computer and tell me what the problem was. Took it to AutoZone, but > they unfortunately do not have the computer for 1995 cars... Probably not true. OBD-II became standard on all US cars in 1996, but some including (AFAIK) Maximas got it in 1995. ALL 1995 Maxima's are indeed OBDII. You can read the codes yourself though (http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html). More than likely, Autozone did not know where the OBDII port is. On most 1995 maxima, it is on the passenger side of the center dash instead of near the steering column. If the CEL is illuminated, there should be no chance it will read 0505 (no faults). I would check the ground and the power cable to the starter. These cables and their connectors are prone to oxidation. Also, have autozone test your battery and your alternator. As a practice do not crank your starter continuously for more than 3 seconds. Hopefully, your starter has a lifetime warranty in the event it has failed again. In summary: check the codes, check your cables, battery/starter/alternator. Report back. It is not unheard of for your ignition switch to be bad also. Also, what happens exactly when you try to crank? Right now it is winter and if your engine coolant temp sensor is bad, you will have the darndest time starting the car. Also, if you haven't cleaned your throttle body, you may have trouble starting as well. CW After it cranks, it does not fire up, the engine won't come alive. Moreover about the code, it really showed an "E". I saw it. The mechanic disconnected the battery for a few times and still the engine light won't go off. I mean - I understand that if the light is on - there must be some problem, but if it is not showing up the problem, what should be done? Also,specific, I should ask the mechanic to look into? Your help is much appreciated ! > After it cranks, it does not fire up, the engine won't come alive. > > Moreover about the code, it really showed an "E". I saw it. The mechanic > disconnected the battery for a few times and still the engine light won't > go off. Most newer cars have to have the light turned off manually, they don't reset by disconecting the battery. Also find another mechanic, if he's asking -you- to get the codes pulled somewhere else, he's a moron. A fuel filter isn't going to give a check engine light.  SignatureSteve http://www.atlantaracing.com > Also find another mechanic, if he's asking -you- to get the codes pulled > somewhere else, he's a moron. A fuel filter isn't going to give a check > engine light. I found a different mechanic. He has the car now, for the last 2 days. He said the Computer is showing a bad cam sensor. The car started all fine, he drove it for 3/4 miles and then parked it outside, in cold weather. After some time, he tried to start the car, but it won't start again. Would the Cam Sensor be problem due the cold weather? Would the Cam Sensor create starting problems? I'm a bit confused now... and do not know what to do. > > Also find another mechanic, if he's asking -you- to get the codes pulled > > somewhere else, he's a moron. A fuel filter isn't going to give a check [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > I'm a bit confused now... and do not know what to do. Definitely your first mechanic was clueless and belongs in the 1980's. Changing your starter at 140K probably was not a total loss if you're going to keep the car a while. As I recall the cam sensor is a 'known issue' with this car, and if your new mechanic is trustworthy, a new sensor should fix you right up. JM I have a 96 nissan maxima and i thing i have the same problem as your. My car won't start in the cold wealther below 40 unless i have to push the gas pedal while starting. Above 40 is OK. I replaced the new battery, new start but the problem is still. Please let me know why if you know the problem. Thanks, Tacoma |
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