3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994) Learn more about the 3rd Generation Maxima here.

92 sat for a while now won't start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-13-2017, 01:34 PM
  #1  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
 
92Maximas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 4
92 sat for a while now won't start

92 maxima, work car. Paid 500 bucks for it and love it. Quit driving it for a while (maybe a year or so) and decided to start back. Battery was completely shot so I replaced it. Solenoid would click but starter wouldn't turn. Removed starter and bench tested, worked fine. Reinstalled, and still wouldn't start. Ran wire directly from battery to starter solenoid switch wire and stuck it in the plug, and the starter turned over. Reconnected plug and now the starter turns over fine using the key. But the car won't start.
I only mention all of this because I don't know if I may have done something with the hot wire to screw something else up.
Currently, when I turn the key forward, I do not hear the fuel pump coming on. A test light reveals no power to the fuel pump. Replaced the fuel pump relay in the trunk, checked the fuel pump fuse under the steering wheel and all is good.
Decided to check for any codes on the ECU using a procedure I found on here. Cannot get any lights on the ECU to come on.
Also, the security light is flashing all the time. I guess it's been doing this since I replaced the battery, but I'm not 100% sure. Oh, and the power door locks aren't working by the switch and when you push down on one the rest don't lock like they used to. Maybe security system related?
So that brings me here. Have I fried the ECU? Does the security system have something locked out? Or am I just missing something really simple? Any help would be appreciated.
92Maximas is offline  
Old 12-13-2017, 05:17 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Darkwing48's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Compton, CA
Posts: 761
Lock all the doors.
Try opening the Trunk with the key.
Then unlock the front door, make sure the car is in Park and start the car.
Darkwing48 is offline  
Old 12-14-2017, 07:20 AM
  #3  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
 
92Maximas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 4
Thanks, I'll try tonight when I get off work or first thing in the morning and let you know how it works out. You seem very confident though...
92Maximas is offline  
Old 12-15-2017, 06:10 AM
  #4  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
 
92Maximas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 4
Originally Posted by 92Maximas
Thanks, I'll try tonight when I get off work or first thing in the morning and let you know how it works out. You seem very confident though...
Didn't do it. Same thing as before. Starter turns but that's it. Security light still flashing. Door lock switch still not working.
92Maximas is offline  
Old 12-15-2017, 06:12 AM
  #5  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
 
92Maximas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 4
Originally Posted by 92Maximas
Didn't do it. Same thing as before. Starter turns but that's it. Security light still flashing. Door lock switch still not working.
Wait, actually the door lock switch is working now...PROGRESS.

Still no lights on the ECU but I do have power to 2 of the 4 wires on the pump relay. Looking at the markings on the relay I'm guessing I'll get power to 3 of them if I can get this ECU working? Should this be my focus now and how can I diagnose this?

Last edited by 92Maximas; 12-15-2017 at 06:45 AM.
92Maximas is offline  
Old 12-15-2017, 09:17 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Darkwing48's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Compton, CA
Posts: 761
I thought the security alarm was tripping. It happened on my other Maxima and my ex-Cressida.
Darkwing48 is offline  
Old 12-15-2017, 11:43 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
iTrader: (13)
 
ac max 92's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ont. Canada
Posts: 1,713
Originally Posted by 92Maximas
Wait, actually the door lock switch is working now...PROGRESS.

Still no lights on the ECU but I do have power to 2 of the 4 wires on the pump relay. Looking at the markings on the relay I'm guessing I'll get power to 3 of them if I can get this ECU working? Should this be my focus now and how can I diagnose this?
Should you need another ecu pm me and I have one I can part with if your interested.
ac max 92 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Wichterman
New Member Introductions
0
05-10-2017 12:00 PM
john402052000
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
15
12-07-2010 09:45 AM
Lontar1
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
9
06-15-2008 09:01 AM
tmaculate1
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
6
12-25-2005 09:19 PM
sharkyjay
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
8
05-14-2002 11:04 AM



Quick Reply: 92 sat for a while now won't start



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:37 PM.