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Old 11-03-2005, 08:57 PM
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2000 maxima wont start

I am dieing I have a 2k maxima it was in an accident 2 months ago and the front relay box the one next to the head light was broken so i had to replace 2 relays and re-wire 1 , but now it will not start , also the 4 sensors in front of the engine , some plastic pieces chiped off but look ok, But my car doen't start, I ran OBD II reader says everything is ok Someone please help me..



Also if anyone owns a 2k maxima can you tell me which color wires go to egi relay .
Diagram would be nice if possible

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Old 11-04-2005, 03:20 PM
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Don't know much about wiring, CAN WE GET SOME HELP FOR THIS GUY!!!!!!!
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Old 11-04-2005, 06:03 PM
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You need a Consult tool to really properly diagnose this. It could be fuel or ignition related. It could be anything from a fuel pump to a cam/crank sensor to the ECU.

Take it to Nissan.
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Old 11-04-2005, 06:37 PM
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could also be a dead battery, if you haven't driven it in 2 months.....(sorry to state the obvious)
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Old 11-04-2005, 06:46 PM
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sounds like an electrical issue (wires and fuses). that stuff is very hard to diagnose without the correct equipment
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Old 12-04-2005, 11:58 AM
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2000 Max Won't Start

I'm having the same problem except I was not in a accident,I changed the plugs and it still won't turn over..fuel pump comes on,any info would be nice.


Originally Posted by alexnissan2000
I am dieing I have a 2k maxima it was in an accident 2 months ago and the front relay box the one next to the head light was broken so i had to replace 2 relays and re-wire 1 , but now it will not start , also the 4 sensors in front of the engine , some plastic pieces chiped off but look ok, But my car doen't start, I ran OBD II reader says everything is ok Someone please help me..



Also if anyone owns a 2k maxima can you tell me which color wires go to egi relay .
Diagram would be nice if possible

Thank you
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Old 12-04-2005, 05:30 PM
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first you should check your battery and alternator and if that isnt it take your starter off and check it
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Old 12-05-2005, 03:30 AM
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The car starts it just won't turn over and the battery is brand new..it cranks very fast but won't pic up to run.
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Old 12-05-2005, 03:39 AM
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check all your fuses. if you had a short form an accident a few fuses might have been blown. if you're saying the plastic on the sensor is cracked then i think your crank pos or ref sensor might be damaged. take a test light or a multimeter and start checking the wires for connectivity.
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still no start...help

help,help.....

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The car starts it just won't turn over and the battery is brand new..it cranks very fast but won't pic up to run.
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Old 12-12-2005, 10:13 AM
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Help!!!!!help!!!!!
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Old 12-12-2005, 01:33 PM
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I had starting problems twice. The starter turns the engine, but it wont start running, right?

Maybe yours is a different problem, but in my case, both times, the ECU was preventing an engine start. First time was corrosion between the engine and transmission, causing a voltage drop, detected by the ECU, and prevented spark (or something to keep the engine from running.) Second time was the same thing, but instead of corrosion, the shop that replaced my clutch failed to tighten two of the mounting screws enough causing the same voltage drop.

If you were in an accident, maybe it is possible you have a voltage drop somewhere? And you wont decect it from the battery. Maybe you can try measuring the voltage between the alternator and the chassis somewhere.

I hate to say it, but your best bet is to tow it to Nissan. They will probably rape you, but they WILL fix it.
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I know you don't want to hear this, but we don't have magical telepathic consult II powers. Just have your car towed to the dealership and pay for a diagnosis of the problem.
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