So after repolacing the old one with a replacement fron Advance....it did not work...all it does is spin in place without coming out and engageing the flywheel. Is there a specific wattage or teeth difference between an Auto and 5-speed??? Is there anything else I might be doing wrong. I checked all the wiring...triple checked the connections and fuses...nothing out of the ordinary. I pushed started the car...so no go on mechanical....electrical....all checked out normal. I know that for the 3rd gens...there is a difference for a stick and auto. Any help fellas...will be appreciated.

 

take the starter back, sound's like its no good.

 

Done it three times...threee different starters. Well...it's fixed now. So...gotta wait till tomorrow to find out if the starter they put in was different than the ones I was trying.

 

I recently replaced my starter. I heard boatloads of stories of autozone/advance/etc. type starters being bad straight off the shelf. They are apperently shoot and miss if they work or not. I was strongly suggested to use OEM starter so I did, and it worked perfect. Used one of a 01 maxima. I suggest you try an oem starter. Also I do not believe there is a difference between 5-spd and auto.

 

So the 00-01 starter is a direct fit?? (Noob question I guess)