My car takes a long time to crank over its just started all off a sudden last week. I have to hold the key down longer than normal and it takes a real long time if i accidently left the AC on. What could be the probelm? I have no codes. I read the Hanes manual and it suggests MAF, ignition switch or starter. I dont want to replace all 3 at the same time. Has someone had this problem beofre? Which 1 was it?

 

check this thread out, im having similar probs:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=484990

 

so is it even turning over?.

 

If the engine is turning over and giving a quick and strong spin on the motor, you can probably eliminate the ignition switch and the starter. This would also prolly eliminate the charging system. Might be a good idea to check the charging system on the vehicle just to verify this. If you ever experience a dead spot or a time in which you turn your key and nothing happens... then you turn your key again and the motor kicks over... it is prolly the ignition switch. Doesn't seem like that is the issue you are encountering though. I'd look for an issue that may not always set off a code such as an o2 sensor or cam position sensor... you can check the timing on these by the way and it could clue you to a possible problem. You could also have something like a bad coil or spark plug. Maybe even a bad fuel filter. It will take some research on your end to track down the issue. First make sure you have fuel delivery and spark... if those are ok, then you can proceed with the search to find what the issue may actually be. Remember to start with the basics and do not forget to rule out the obvious items first. Sometimes you tend to look a little harder than you need to and the issue will escape you. Good luck in finding your issue!!!

 

Mine is getting hard to start sometimes but I relocated the battery tho. Got a code for crank pos. sensor.

 

Yes it turns over, it just takes a while.

 

Check your fuel delivery and your spark... Start there!!!

 

i had a similar issue on my 3rd gen...it turns out an injector was damaged and was bleeding off fuel pressure.....check ur plugs to see if all cylinders are firing ok

 

how exactly do you check if ur cylinders are firing correctly, i know how to take the plugs out but then what do you look for.

 

Well they could have an additional build uo of fuel or detonated due to lack of fuel

http://www.centuryperformance.com/spark2.asp

 

But if my plugs were bad wouldnt i have a rough idle or misfiring? My idle is smooth, smooth like... well, you know.

 

Glass? Silk? What?

I sometimes have this problem, especially if the AC is on while starting. Charging system is good w/ a optima yellow top. Im startig to think its a spark or injector issue.

 

Could also be a cold start problem...

 

Well yesterday i went to go get gas and when i went to go start the car back up i got nothing not even a click so i had to call AAA and get the car towed to my house. I got up early this morning and bought a starter from autozone $145. Put it in in 20 mins and it fired right up.