> Ok so ive read probably 1000 issues similar to mine and I want to make
> sure of what I do before I try, considering my situation... Heres my
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> there was a short... Same thing as before so its most likely not the
> headunit.
I'll bet you got one of those cheap auto store (autozone, advance, etc)
"rebuilt" alternators, right? They don't usually last very long. It
would help if you told us what your car is (other than a Nissan).
myztical_1@hotmail.com - 11 May 2006 13:04 GMT
> > Ok so ive read probably 1000 issues similar to mine and I want to make
> > sure of what I do before I try, considering my situation... Heres my
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> "rebuilt" alternators, right? They don't usually last very long. It
> would help if you told us what your car is (other than a Nissan).
Its an alternator I got from Pepboys, not sure of the brand, its a 94
nissan sentra 4 door, 1.6L.... Even though if it was the alternator, it
would crank over with a jump start right? I got nothing
JimV - 11 May 2006 13:06 GMT
>>>Ok so ive read probably 1000 issues similar to mine and I want to make
>>>...
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> nissan sentra 4 door, 1.6L.... Even though if it was the alternator, it
> would crank over with a jump start right? I got nothing
Do your headlights work? How about with the jumper cables on? Do they
stay on when you try to start it?
myztical_1@hotmail.com - 11 May 2006 13:51 GMT
Yes they work, everything is in working order. Stereo, headlights, dome
lamp, horn. There is only a very, very slight dim when I try to crank
it over, but they return to full bright. Even with or without having it
jumped its the same reaction. 1 Click and it gives up. I bought a new
starter/selinoid today but im going to wait to open it untill you guys
might be able to help since Im not the most car savvy person. Thanks :)
willshak - 11 May 2006 14:36 GMT
> Yes they work, everything is in working order. Stereo, headlights, dome
> lamp, horn. There is only a very, very slight dim when I try to crank
> it over, but they return to full bright. Even with or without having it
> jumped its the same reaction. 1 Click and it gives up. I bought a new
> starter/selinoid today but im going to wait to open it untill you guys
> might be able to help since Im not the most car savvy person. Thanks :)
Back in the old days, a few raps with a hammer on the starter solenoid
sometimes got the starter working again.

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myztical_1@hotmail.com - 11 May 2006 13:04 GMT
> > Ok so ive read probably 1000 issues similar to mine and I want to make
> > sure of what I do before I try, considering my situation... Heres my
[quoted text clipped - 33 lines]
> "rebuilt" alternators, right? They don't usually last very long. It
> would help if you told us what your car is (other than a Nissan).
Its an alternator I got from Pepboys, not sure of the brand, its a 94
nissan sentra 4 door, 1.6L.... Even though if it was the alternator, it
would crank over with a jump start right? I got nothing
SteveB - 11 May 2006 19:01 GMT
Definitely the starter motor/solenoid or a bad connection to it.
myztical_1@hotmail.com - 15 May 2006 21:05 GMT
Thats it. Replaced the starter and its golden now... I was going to do
it myself, but after seeing where it was located it wouldnt be easy to
access so I got a couple quotes, $55 dollars. So I let PepBoys put it
on. Thanks