Please help pinpoint why car won't start(not steering column lock)

molamann · 04-08-2013, 01:35 PM

Hey everyone, a couple of months back my car wouldn't start due to the steering column lock failure and I was able to "fix" it by banging on the unit and pulling out the fuse(thanks to the info I gathered here).

Today, my car wouldn't start again except the symptoms are very different from the steering column issue. When I try to start the car as normal, I can hear the car crank as normal along with the ignition switch cycling all the way through "ON", except the starter would simply die when it should be starting.

My main suspect right now is obviously the starter because my car started cranking a lot longer than usual to start right around the time I pulled the fuse for the steering column. I didn't mind the extended cranking duration because I've read pulling that fuse extends the car's "startup diagnosis check" so I assumed it was normal.

Should I even bother reinstalling the fuse or jump starting the battery? My car is out of warranty so I am trying to do everything in my own power before I have to tow it out of my apt garage.

Thanks.

Haboob · 04-08-2013, 01:43 PM

Always start w/the battery. You'll feel like a dunce if you do a ton of work, etc. and it turns out to be the battery (I've been there).

DEpointfive0 · 04-08-2013, 02:46 PM

Are your problems like mine:
Problems Starting ;-(

Wonka2581 · 04-08-2013, 02:54 PM

I would agree with Haboob check battery, is it the original battery in the car?

cheshirecat · 04-08-2013, 03:07 PM

If the engine is turning over but you get no spark, I would look at fuel delivery (pump) or the crankshaft position sensor.

Jordan Farris · 04-08-2013, 03:41 PM

I would check the starter always start there if the engine cranks then the distributor is shot. No mater if the car is original or not.

Jordan Farris · 04-08-2013, 03:43 PM

It's the starter. I have a Lincoln SUV and a 1965 chevy impalla both had the same problem it's the starter

Jordan Farris · 04-08-2013, 03:53 PM

And I used to own a Nissan 370z convertible and I lost control of it. But I still own it but very smashed up and I still use the parts but I know what I'm talking about

Mandingo · 04-08-2013, 05:11 PM

^!!!!!!!!!!

molamann · 04-08-2013, 07:10 PM

Hey guys it turned out to be the battery.

Dodged another bullet there saving a trip to the dealership.

Jasonle · 04-08-2013, 07:40 PM

lol. Good thing.

Bucketlist2012 · 04-08-2013, 08:04 PM

Glad you didn't change the starter....

edub370 · 04-08-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Farris

I would check the starter always start there if the engine cranks then the distributor is shot. No mater if the car is original or not.

Always start with the battery.... and we dont have distributors

Trips · 04-08-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

Hey guys it turned out to be the battery.

Dodged another bullet there saving a trip to the dealership.

You are aware that NISSAN has a Steering Lock Replacement Campaign?

Meaning it gets replaced for free.

Haboob · 04-08-2013, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Always start w/the battery. You'll feel like a dunce if you do a ton of work, etc. and it turns out to be the battery (I've been there).

Count it! Two points for Haboob.

04-08-2013, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Please help pinpoint why car won't start(not steering column lock) Hey everyone, a couple of months back my car wouldn't start due to the steering column lock failure and I was able to "fix" it by banging on the unit and pulling out the fuse(thanks to the info I gathered here). Today, my car wouldn't start again except the symptoms are very different from the steering column issue. When I try to start the car as normal, I can hear the car crank as normal along with the ignition switch cycling all the way through "ON", except the starter would simply die when it should be starting. My main suspect right now is obviously the starter because my car started cranking a lot longer than usual to start right around the time I pulled the fuse for the steering column. I didn't mind the extended cranking duration because I've read pulling that fuse extends the car's "startup diagnosis check" so I assumed it was normal. Should I even bother reinstalling the fuse or jump starting the battery? My car is out of warranty so I am trying to do everything in my own power before I have to tow it out of my apt garage. Thanks.

04-08-2013, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Are your problems like mine: Problems Starting ;-( __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I would agree with Haboob check battery, is it the original battery in the car? __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

04-08-2013, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
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04-08-2013, 07:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Hey guys it turned out to be the battery. Dodged another bullet there saving a trip to the dealership. Haboob likes this.

04-08-2013, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Always start w/the battery. You'll feel like a dunce if you do a ton of work, etc. and it turns out to be the battery (I've been there).

04-08-2013, 03:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	If the engine is turning over but you get no spark, I would look at fuel delivery (pump) or the crankshaft position sensor.

04-08-2013, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jordan Farris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Farmersville New York Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 13	I would check the starter always start there if the engine cranks then the distributor is shot. No mater if the car is original or not.

04-08-2013, 03:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jordan Farris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Farmersville New York Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 13	It's the starter. I have a Lincoln SUV and a 1965 chevy impalla both had the same problem it's the starter

04-08-2013, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordan Farris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Farmersville New York Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 13	And I used to own a Nissan 370z convertible and I lost control of it. But I still own it but very smashed up and I still use the parts but I know what I'm talking about

04-08-2013, 07:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	lol. Good thing. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

04-08-2013, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	Glad you didn't change the starter.... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

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