hard starting......at least 4 times to start
#1
hard starting......at least 4 times to start
Ok so recently I have noticed something it is taking a good four trys to get my 99 max to start. And not just normal flip of the key start her up each time I do it I have to hold it for a little while Seems like after a few trys and something gets warmed up it will finally start.
Not sure if this will help the ideas flow but the idle is also rough as anything I can see the rpm guage jumpinh from about 500-700 feels like I have a cam in that thing. But once I get going in gear its fine. Any ideas??
Only idea I had was maybe its my champion copper spark plugs that are about 10k old. Not sure though.
Not sure if this will help the ideas flow but the idle is also rough as anything I can see the rpm guage jumpinh from about 500-700 feels like I have a cam in that thing. But once I get going in gear its fine. Any ideas??
Only idea I had was maybe its my champion copper spark plugs that are about 10k old. Not sure though.
#5
Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Check your ECU for cam and crank sensor codes..
Yeah no comment about why I used champion spark plugs. I was in a rush, it was several days to get the ngk coppers around here...so I had to settle for champions. they worked fine up till now. I am going to clean the throttlw body too..I noticed if I blip the throttle while starting she starts right up.
#6
Hard starting
Originally Posted by infinitiblast
Yeah the computer isnt throwing any codes. Thank goodness its nothing to big.
Yeah no comment about why I used champion spark plugs. I was in a rush, it was several days to get the ngk coppers around here...so I had to settle for champions. they worked fine up till now. I am going to clean the throttlw body too..I noticed if I blip the throttle while starting she starts right up.
Yeah no comment about why I used champion spark plugs. I was in a rush, it was several days to get the ngk coppers around here...so I had to settle for champions. they worked fine up till now. I am going to clean the throttlw body too..I noticed if I blip the throttle while starting she starts right up.
Good luck
#7
Hard starting
Originally Posted by infinitiblast
Yeah the computer isnt throwing any codes. Thank goodness its nothing to big.
Yeah no comment about why I used champion spark plugs. I was in a rush, it was several days to get the ngk coppers around here...so I had to settle for champions. they worked fine up till now. I am going to clean the throttlw body too..I noticed if I blip the throttle while starting she starts right up.
Yeah no comment about why I used champion spark plugs. I was in a rush, it was several days to get the ngk coppers around here...so I had to settle for champions. they worked fine up till now. I am going to clean the throttlw body too..I noticed if I blip the throttle while starting she starts right up.
Good luck
#8
Could also be the ECTS acting up.. I know you don't have the MIL code reported - but sometimes they fail marginally enough to cause grief but not enough for the ECU to report it as a failure via the MIL.
#11
i had the same problem.. now the car won't start.. i posted not too long ago.. i might have to change my spark plugs then?
I don't know where the plug is at.. and what to get.. any help would be great!
I don't know where the plug is at.. and what to get.. any help would be great!
#12
Originally Posted by ZeRo MaX
i had the same problem.. now the car won't start.. i posted not too long ago.. i might have to change my spark plugs then?
I don't know where the plug is at.. and what to get.. any help would be great!
I don't know where the plug is at.. and what to get.. any help would be great!
#14
I agree, those plugs HAVE to go out ASAP. But, ever thought about the ignition switch? It has a horrible reputation on 95-96 Maximas. If you change the plugs, clean the intake, BEFORE changing the fuel pump, change the ignition switch. I'm currently having the same problem with my 95. I ruled out a fuel pump problem because I can slam on the gas and redline my engine and it's silky smooth, it slams me to the seat. There's no bugging no sputering, usual symptoms of a bad fuel pump. Just something else worth check out.
#15
low fuel pump pressure... where can i find that out...
so far... these could be the problems...
spark plugs...
dirty throttle body...
low fuel pump pressure...
starter...
alternator...
ignition switch... (no idea where that is at or how to fix it)
could by battery but doubt it since cd/radio works...
i think the clicking sound is a big key to solving my problem..
so far... these could be the problems...
spark plugs...
dirty throttle body...
low fuel pump pressure...
starter...
alternator...
ignition switch... (no idea where that is at or how to fix it)
could by battery but doubt it since cd/radio works...
i think the clicking sound is a big key to solving my problem..
#16
ignition switch... (no idea where that is at or how to fix it)
#18
Since it is clicking, I would rule out hte igntion switch.
Have someone try to start the car and tap the starter with a hammer. If it turns that is your problem. Even if it does not start, regrease it. Howto regrease the starter is in teh How-To's
Have someone try to start the car and tap the starter with a hammer. If it turns that is your problem. Even if it does not start, regrease it. Howto regrease the starter is in teh How-To's
#19
now how do i know if the starter needs to be replaced... i was suggesting myself to replace the starter.. but not sure if i can do it now.. will regreasing it help it start? and does the hammering technique work a lot?
Kevlo911 thanx for your help.. you have been helpin' me out a lot!
I appreciate members like you here on the org!
Kevlo911 thanx for your help.. you have been helpin' me out a lot!
I appreciate members like you here on the org!
#20
Usually the grease in hte starter dries out, so it you replace hte grease it should start up. To me it sounds like hte starter is the problem. If the car starts when you hit the starter then you know your problem.
#22
Originally Posted by kevlo911
Since it is clicking, I would rule out hte igntion switch.
Have someone try to start the car and tap the starter with a hammer. If it turns that is your problem. Even if it does not start, regrease it. Howto regrease the starter is in teh How-To's
Have someone try to start the car and tap the starter with a hammer. If it turns that is your problem. Even if it does not start, regrease it. Howto regrease the starter is in teh How-To's
Be careful with the hammer-method, too much can damage the magnets on a wire-wound electric motor. Good idea though.
#24
Here's an update...
I took out the starter out... regreased it... put it back together... still no luck... waited for like 3 hours for a ride to a local autozone.. and bought a starter... (are those starters okay?) ... i then installed it... while i did.... i also cleaned the TB... not too bad in there... but it's cleaned now... after the installation... it works!!!
Thanks to many org members for the help!
this thread and the other "hard starting problem" threads helped me out a lot...
this weekend... i'm gonna change coolant.. change oil/filter.. and clean intake... and maybe some other things to make sure the max is runnin' good.. any suggestions i should do..
thanks again to all and have a safe memorial day weekend!
I took out the starter out... regreased it... put it back together... still no luck... waited for like 3 hours for a ride to a local autozone.. and bought a starter... (are those starters okay?) ... i then installed it... while i did.... i also cleaned the TB... not too bad in there... but it's cleaned now... after the installation... it works!!!
Thanks to many org members for the help!
this thread and the other "hard starting problem" threads helped me out a lot...
this weekend... i'm gonna change coolant.. change oil/filter.. and clean intake... and maybe some other things to make sure the max is runnin' good.. any suggestions i should do..
thanks again to all and have a safe memorial day weekend!
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