let me preface that a few months ago I got a new battery although my old battery was shown to be good "basic battery test", but no further inspection was done. Anyways one day I left my headlights on and well it drained by battery. I had to get a jump. I got a new battery from costco Jan 2013. This battery has not been checked although when I have had my no crank no start issue the lights did not dim on my dash, interior and or exterior. I believe that the battery is good however without diagnostics i guess my guess is no better than a hunch.

For the last few weeks and probably even longer (2-6 months) I usually have to give my car 2 turns of the key to get the car going. Usually I turn the key over and I hear nothing and then the 2nd time the car starts. Sometimes it requires 3 times, but that is very rare.

Last night my car took 10 to 15 turns of the key to start. Talked to my mechanic and told him the issue. He believes it is the starter (has not been replaced) or the spark plugs. The spark plugs were replaced at 30 and 90k; my current milage is 175; so Close, but possibly not needed.

He basically told me that although I bought a new battery it is unknown if the battery is good as it may not be giving enough voltage vs the starter being bad mechanically.

given this information what could be the problem and what simple test can be done (if any without a volt meter) ect

can i go to nappa auto/major autoparts store and have them test my Solenoid or do i got to go down to my guy and get things tested before I end up buying parts

1998 nissan maxima se
175k
starter-never replaced
spark plugs-replaced 30 and 90k

edit: sometimes when engine does seem to start, but after a second or two it will stop. i either step on the peddle a little and things seem ok. I have had to force this a few times, but less than the no crank no start. all i hear is a click and silence.

edit; going to get it checked at autozone for either dropped volt for the battery, bad solenoid or to hopefully determine if its the starter

editops posted in the wrong section. my bad

 

get them tested man its free anywhere u go

 

thanks. my mechanic is like 40 miles away. his english isnt that great and well i just figured it was the starter. after doing some research i think i should get some basic tests done in my area

thanks

 

you should probably post this in the fourth gen section and not the Classifieds.