dafatha00

I've been having trouble with my ignition system lately. I've recently replaced the alternator and battery and that solved my problem for a few months but this morning I tried to start the car and nothing happened. Everytime I turned the key, all I heard was a clicking sound and the car wouldn't turn over. What could it be? Spark plugs?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Also, I'm sure its not the battery because I could still turn on the lights and radio.

celica

clicking sound is usually means u got a dead battery

twiggy144

Do the accesories like lights and wipers come on? If not, check if the battery terminals make good contact. remove both, clean, and reinstall.

happyricefob

iTrader: (7)

are you gettin any CEL? when was the last time you change your sparks? have you check your Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor? starter died maybe?

dafatha00

I'll try cleaning the connection on my battery terminals. I replaced my spark plugs about 60k miles ago. Maybe I'll replace them again.

Also, I'd like to add that the last few days, my car was really struggling a lot to start but eventually it would. Now it won't even try to start.

maxsthebest

Some alternators for the 97 model are on recall. It could be that the alternator gave up. It happened to me. Three of your warning lights will come on when this happens.

maxima105

It's not your spark plugs.....it could be your starter, battery, or alternator. The contacts in your starter could be sticking....

UncleMax98

When you try to start the car, leave the headlight on and see if it dims. If the headlight is still bright, that means battery is good and the problem may be the starter. I notice we are getting a lot of starter problems lately. Must be the winter is coming.

psx2dude

Probably your starter... i had that exact same problem (wasn't my battery, spark plugs)... and it turns out the starter went out, cost me like $300 to fix

newborn1281

Most definite your statrter i had this problem but again it could be a battery check the voltage on it if its below 13v it's dead most likelly. check battery befor spending hundreds on new starter.

DaddyMac

it's obvious it is the starter like it was mentioned in the last posts.

There is no reason as to why the spark plugs would cause the car not to start unless the engine is extremly flooded, so I don't see why that's even mentioned.

Pappa Grande

Give us more inforation. Year and Milage for example. I bet it is your battery or starter.

jayanth

try this at your own risk!

give 2 or 3 gentle taps on your starter with a spanner or some tool and try starting it.It'll work if the battery is good!!

take care,
jay

TonyGotSkilz

iTrader: (6)

Make sure the terminals on the starter are connected well and not corroded, i had a clicking noise and it was because one of the terminals was lose and it was arching badly (electricity jumping from the connector to the terminal)

UltraMax

I've had the same problem with both of our cars, 95 & 96SE's. More often with the 95. I've replaced in order; both battery cables along with the wires from the positive terminal to the fuse links/fuse box, the battery, and the starter solenoid along with cleaning and lubing the starter. Each time it seemed to be the fix but within a week or two it would happen again. Sometimes it would crank the second or third time, other times it would take much longer but will eventually start like nothing is wrong. After the last time, and after looking at the starting circuit diagram, I bypassed the theft relay, so far it hasn't happened since bypassing the theft relay on Nov 1. I still can't say it's fixed but prior to this it would happen at least once every two weeks or at least two or three times a month.

Taken2DaMax

iTrader: (5)

You will know if it is your alternator. I went to the stealership to see about a new starter. They told me about the price of the starter and to make sure that you don't have an alternator with a SILVER STICKER. If you do, you are on the recall list for a new alternator. Go get one ASAP you don't want to be stranded over a nissan defect. All other colors are fine.