Starter Replacing time...
#1
Starter Replacing time...
My maxima has trouble starting (click, but no start).
usually when I try to start it 5-15 key turns it fires up. Tonight was the first time I gave up on it after 30+ times and had my fiance give me a push while I popped the clutch. It fired RIGHT up then.
I figure the starter is shot. The guy I got it from said he rebuilt it a while back or something, who knows.
Is this a really easy install? I plan to call around the junk yards and auto places and find the cheapest one I can that works. $$ is tight, and I just spend 275 on a new alternator (broken bolts needed drilled and tapped, UG!)
Any write-ups on starter replacement?
Thanks-
usually when I try to start it 5-15 key turns it fires up. Tonight was the first time I gave up on it after 30+ times and had my fiance give me a push while I popped the clutch. It fired RIGHT up then.
I figure the starter is shot. The guy I got it from said he rebuilt it a while back or something, who knows.
Is this a really easy install? I plan to call around the junk yards and auto places and find the cheapest one I can that works. $$ is tight, and I just spend 275 on a new alternator (broken bolts needed drilled and tapped, UG!)
Any write-ups on starter replacement?
Thanks-
#3
Originally Posted by «§»Craig B«§»
very simple, especially for a 5spd
check my how-to on the underdrive pulley replacement
also, be sure to disconnect your battery beforehand
check my how-to on the underdrive pulley replacement
also, be sure to disconnect your battery beforehand
#5
http://www.geocities.com/craigbrace
the link is right about the picture in his sig.
a much cheeper way of starting the car is to always park on a hill ;-)
the link is right about the picture in his sig.
a much cheeper way of starting the car is to always park on a hill ;-)
#6
oh, sorry you're right. It's actually on a different site
http://www.4dsc.com/articles
I put it up there but forgot to put it on my site as well. Sorry about the confusion and good luck.
http://www.4dsc.com/articles
I put it up there but forgot to put it on my site as well. Sorry about the confusion and good luck.
#9
basically, disconnect the battery, jack it up (maybe, might not have to), undo the two wires connected to the starter (the big one is held on with a nut), then undo the nut and the bold holding ithe starter on. Pops right off.
#11
Originally Posted by Schwagoo
My maxima has trouble starting (click, but no start).
usually when I try to start it 5-15 key turns it fires up. Tonight was the first time I gave up on it after 30+ times and had my fiance give me a push while I popped the clutch. It fired RIGHT up then.
usually when I try to start it 5-15 key turns it fires up. Tonight was the first time I gave up on it after 30+ times and had my fiance give me a push while I popped the clutch. It fired RIGHT up then.
I went out to my car and tried starting it... did the click but no start again and again. Finally after my 7th try or something I held the key forward in the ignition for 5-10 seconds and it started up. So I encountered the same problem with the new starter. Hmmm... maybe it's something else. At least I was able to finally get it started, though.
#12
if that is the case then you probly need to replace the ring gear that is on the flex plate, how you would do that I have no idea, but I have a spare flex plate I could send you PM me for detales if you decide thats what you need....
#13
It sounds like an electrical problem... When it has happened to me, the clicking noise comes from the fuses, but all the fuses are fine. And the engine doesn't crank... It seems almost like it's the ignition... I have no clue, though. I'm no car mechanic... what's the ring gear and flex plate?
#14
Originally Posted by AJsolid
It sounds like an electrical problem... When it has happened to me, the clicking noise comes from the fuses, but all the fuses are fine. And the engine doesn't crank... It seems almost like it's the ignition... I have no clue, though. I'm no car mechanic... what's the ring gear and flex plate?
flex plate is in the same spot as a flywheel would be for a 5spd (between tranny and engine). It has a ring gear around the outside that the starter catches when you try to start and that's how it turns the engine over
#15
Heres another link.....http://www1.autozone.com/servlet/UiB...3d801f46f3.jsp
#16
ther ring gear i am talking about is what the teeth on the starter turn, the flex plate is between the auto tranny and the transmission, its bolted to the crank shaft and the tourque converter
#18
UPDATE:
I picked up a used started from a salvage yard and installed it in the pouring rain in my parking lot, hahah
Started up fine several times in a row (which it usually did even with the old starter)
It sounds different when it starts now...I didn't stick around to try to see what the sound was. I was cold, wet, and I just hopped in the shower hehe.
Also there is one starter bolt missing (attaching to the engine) so I need to find one of those too.
I picked up a used started from a salvage yard and installed it in the pouring rain in my parking lot, hahah
Started up fine several times in a row (which it usually did even with the old starter)
It sounds different when it starts now...I didn't stick around to try to see what the sound was. I was cold, wet, and I just hopped in the shower hehe.
Also there is one starter bolt missing (attaching to the engine) so I need to find one of those too.
#19
Originally Posted by «§»Craig B«§»
oh, sorry you're right. It's actually on a different site
http://www.4dsc.com/articles
I put it up there but forgot to put it on my site as well. Sorry about the confusion and good luck.
http://www.4dsc.com/articles
I put it up there but forgot to put it on my site as well. Sorry about the confusion and good luck.
#20
Originally Posted by «§»Craig B«§»
fuses dont click, relays do
flex plate is in the same spot as a flywheel would be for a 5spd (between tranny and engine). It has a ring gear around the outside that the starter catches when you try to start and that's how it turns the engine over
flex plate is in the same spot as a flywheel would be for a 5spd (between tranny and engine). It has a ring gear around the outside that the starter catches when you try to start and that's how it turns the engine over
And, Schwagoo, When I replaced my starter... It sounded different as well. A kinda grinding sound that made me think the new starter was engaging for a bit too long or something, but after a few times the sound went away, and now it sounds smooth when starting up.
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