nissanMAX2NV

So I drove my car this morning...worked fine. Went to go to the gym and now the damn thing wont start. The starter sounds like normal and the engine is turning over, but no start...

Could it be a fuel issue? I just pulled out all the plugs and they looked fine. I cleaned them with carb cleaner and also cleaned the throttle body with carb cleaner.

Tried jumping it hoping the extra juice would get it going, but nothing...

I need to get this working before tomorrow! HELPPP

97Max4Me

Sounds like a fuel issue to me. Like the car isn't getting any gas at all, hence the reason it won't fire. Have you checked your fuel pump relay?

nissanMAX2NV

not yet. how do i do that? I was thinking a fuel issue too.

sparky1562

Does it even try to fire? I had to replace the cam position sensor before. If its gone, it will not start.

nissanMAX2NV

ya its trying but wont start.

97Max4Me

Open the drivers door and there is a plastic panel directly beneath the hood latch. Pop that off. There are two big blue relays there. The fuel pump relay is the one on the bottom. Remove it and try replacing it with another relay from the main relay box under the hood. It's on the passengers side near the wheel well. Just make sure the relay you use has the same current rating. I'm pretty sure the one for the A/C is exactly the same. That one should be blue also.

nissanMAX2NV

k well i found three blue relays....and they were where the fuse box is near the steering column inside the drivers side.
Under the kick panel was nothin but two big metal boxes.

ANyway, for the relays...there are three not two but ill try to do that for the bottom one.

nissanMAX2NV

tried all three....same ol Nothin...

sparky1562

For what it's worth, and not saying it is not the fuel pump, but when my position sensor went out, It actually tried to fire the first time, like it was getting fuel. Some people say that can't happen, but it did in my case.

Shortly after the first time, I got stuck in Indiana 200 miles from home, finally got it to fire after 6 hours of trying, drove it straight to my mechanic.

Hope you get it figured out.

Can you here the fuel pump running?

nissanMAX2NV

i dont really know what to listen for, but I think so...

I ll just have to have it towed to the stealership tomorrow...

sparky1562

Did you try taking the fuel connection loose and see if anything is getting to the front? I assume you checked the fuel filter?

sparky1562

Just thinking, did you check for any codes on the computer under the dash? Might help narrow it down.

nissanMAX2NV

no error codes from ecu...

nissanMAX2NV

the light wasnt on last time the car was running so thats why i intially said no codes...

i went and checked for ****s and it gave me a 1 1 code...camshaft position sensor....

SoOOO i guess it is that damn thing. ANy way you can explain the removal/install. I will do it tomorrow.

nissanMAX2NV

k i got the sensor out and need to just buy a new one. Ill keep you guys posted tomorrow. Thanks for all the help!!!!!! this place is amazing

sparky1562

Glad I could help! Seems to be a typical problem.

xorox

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i had a similar problem, but all i had to do was filter out the fuel, i just pushed down on the gas and tried to start the car, and it started like a pro.

99grnmaxgxe

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What year is your car?

xorox

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98 maxima gle

Snypa

iTrader: (35)

damnn...so would you say that was ghost code.?...im glad you foud it man, replace that and see what happens.

99grnmaxgxe

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lol sorry not you, was talking to the OP.

Speedy13

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I just went through the same issue... I replaced the fuel filter, pump, and camshaft position sensor and it ended up being my key... I towed the car to the dealership and they reprogrammed my key... had it started in two hours... just something to think about... if you got a code for the cam sensor, I'd go with that though...

Morpheus2010

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Yo i'm going through the same exact thing with my 98 maxima. My mechanic said that there is a code for cam sensor. He replaced it with a used one from my old engine. I went to drive to the base and it started all over again. While driving the car it started bucking again and shut off. I tried to start it and it does not turn over at all.