Bugsnt

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Hi All,

Just recently, I am having trouble starting my Maxima up first thing in the morning. When I turn to the start position all the lights will light up fine but there is no click or cranking action at all. However, when I put the car's transmission into N (it's an Auto), the cars fires right up without any hesitation.

Any suggestions in troubleshooting this problem?

TIA

pmohr

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Trans ever been out? The shift cable may be out of adjustment.

Now is it just first thing in the morning, or does it occur on all starts?

Bugsnt

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I am the original owner - bought the car new - it now has 126K.
Trans has never been out? Not sure what you mean?

Only the 1st start of the morning thus far...

mista0406

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probably starter???... never heard of that happening.

rm4628

try searching threads about neutral park switch, hope this helps.

Bugsnt

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Thanks - gonna try that search now.

rm4628

Any update ? if noy try hanes manual section 7b-7

maf2003111

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i agree with pmohr, check the neutral positioning switch and see if needs adjustments. when the car dont want to start in P, push the shifter up and hold it and if its starts like that then its the neutral positioning switch.

FreakyG

i used to have the same problem also needed to push the shifter up to start my car