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cassee - 20 Dec 2005 20:55 GMT

i posted earlier about my max not starting. it does have 148233 mi on it.
could it be the timing??? please, any help that i could get on this would
be GREATLY APPRECIATED :)

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LateStorm - 20 Dec 2005 21:52 GMT

> i posted earlier about my max not starting. it does have 148233 mi on it.
> could it be the timing??? please, any help that i could get on this would
> be GREATLY APPRECIATED :)

It could one of the many sensors the computer uses to control the engine. If
it was not a low battery as I posted caused my Maximas computer from allowing
the fuel pump to start then you really need to have someone check the sensors
and also the computer.

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cassee - 20 Dec 2005 22:23 GMT

when i try to start it, it doesnt crank, the stereo, lights, dash lights,
auto locks and windows work. when i try to start it it makes a real soft
but low noise. im thinking it could be the starter, HOPING its not the
timing.

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Codifus - 20 Dec 2005 23:22 GMT

> when i try to start it, it doesnt crank, the stereo, lights, dash lights,
> auto locks and windows work. when i try to start it it makes a real soft
> but low noise. im thinking it could be the starter, HOPING its not the
> timing.

CHeck your battery connections. Are they corroded? Is the positive
terminal covered with this white powdery stuff? Dis-connect and clean
the batter terminals thoroughly. You want a clean metal to metal contact.

CD

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Codifus - 20 Dec 2005 23:20 GMT

>>i posted earlier about my max not starting. it does have 148233 mi on it.
>>could it be the timing??? please, any help that i could get on this would
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> the fuel pump to start then you really need to have someone check the sensors
> and also the computer.

I would think that the "Maximas computer not allowing
the fuel pump to start" would be exclusive to 99 Maximas as they got a
more elaborate optional factory security system, chipped key etc.

On the 97 Maxima, bad timing is probably not the problem. It doesn't
narrow it down much though. It could be one of the sesnors, like the cam
positon sensor.

CD

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JimV - 20 Dec 2005 23:33 GMT

148K is nothing for a Maxima. It's likely either the battery or the
starter if it's not cranking. Turn the overhead light on and watch it
while you try to crank. If it gets really dim it's probably the battery.
If it doesn't it's probably time for a new starter. Of course you should
make sure your battery connections are good too.

-jim

>>> i posted earlier about my max not starting. it does have 148233 mi on
>>> it.
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> CD

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cassee - 21 Dec 2005 17:50 GMT

thanks so much for the help... i love my max and after reading all the
posts i know i'll be able to keep him running another 100k if iwanted to.
im gonna check out my starter and computer. this forum is awesome!!!

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