Strange problem, harder to explain. Sometimes when I turn the key on the ignition, I get lights, but does not turn over the engine. Usually if I go back and forth it will eventually engage. It has always eventually started with myself, buy my wife has not had such luck, or wrist strength.

Any thoughts out there? I am baffled, and not ready to give a mechanic an open ticket to find a problem.

Thanks to all.

 

i have the same problem, and from what i've been told it's the electrical relay that's causing the problem. the part is like $28. it's located under the shroud on the steering column...i'll let the other guys explain it, since i haven't done it yet.

 

The solution is in the 4th Gen How to section. Should have looked there first, but thought it was too obscure. Guess it is more common than I thought.

Thanks to all.

 

Sorry, but I must be blind. I can't seem to find it in the How-To section. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks.

 

FYI - http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=200696

 

Thanks!

 

I'm having the same problem in my car where it sometimes won't start, not even turn over. All I can hear is a clicking noise from the engine. Are you getting that clicking noise as well?

 

_ck69_ - your problem sounds like either the starter relay or the starter itself...

 

Have you checked the battery terminals for corrosion? Also how old it your battery?

 

I just had the battery and the starter replaced.

 

does the check engine light always come on when inserting the key and cranking?

 

No clicking. Just light on the dash. I thought up to now that it was a badly made key.