wahoohead

Have had hard starting (crank 6-7 seconds) for the past few months. Changed plugs, fuel filter, knock sensor, rear o2 sensor, ordered a crankshaft sensor as that code was thrown along with the knock sensor, and today replaced the battery as it was dead after a full charge. Now it cranked once for 3-4 seconds and then stopped. All I get know is a click.

I assume (with 114,000 miles) my starter has STB (broken). Doesn't seem like too hard a job, but am wondering where to get a starter. Pinnicle has them for $150.00, Ebay has them for $75.00 and I have not checked Checker or NAPA. What are the thoughts on where to buy a starter, and also is there a consensis that my starter is shot?

joesmith

Check all you connections make sure it is clean. How many clicks do you hear when you crank?

i30ds

iTrader: (8)

Its the starter. Get the one from pinnicle!!!

wahoohead

It did crank at first for a few seconds with the brand new battery, then it ground to a halt. I tried again repeatedly and got one click each time.

Maxima lover

You need a new starter for sure. Pick one up from Pinnicle or Advanced if one is near. Just make sure you stay away from Autozone parts. I have got nothing but $h*t parts from that place and so has everyone I have talked to.