???Wierd Ignition Starting Issue???
07-07-2009, 06:13 AM
#1
???Wierd Ignition Starting Issue???
96 Nissan Maxima, Manual Transmission
Car cranks up fine... it's just the getting to that point that is the tough thing to do.
When I go to start the car... I have to put the key in, push upwards on the key (pretty hard), and then turn the ignition to start the car. When turning the key regularly, there's no clicks or any signs of engagement.
Why I want to fix it:
- Fiancee will be driving this car
- Her hands are not as strong to push/pull upwards on the key while starting
- Scared I may break the key in the ignition
My Diagnosis... YOUR OPINIONS ARE WELCOME SO PLEASE HELP!
- Possibly bad harness in the ignition area
- Faulty Ignition switch
What do you guys think?
Car cranks up fine... it's just the getting to that point that is the tough thing to do.
When I go to start the car... I have to put the key in, push upwards on the key (pretty hard), and then turn the ignition to start the car. When turning the key regularly, there's no clicks or any signs of engagement.
Why I want to fix it:
- Fiancee will be driving this car
- Her hands are not as strong to push/pull upwards on the key while starting
- Scared I may break the key in the ignition
My Diagnosis... YOUR OPINIONS ARE WELCOME SO PLEASE HELP!
- Possibly bad harness in the ignition area
- Faulty Ignition switch
What do you guys think?
07-07-2009, 06:41 AM
#3
Dayum... I thought I've been on the org long... you joined in 2001!? I have my 97 Maxima just sitting here on the side. Not driving it much as I have my 91 Celica AllTrac to drive around during the summer. I think I'll just pull it off the 97 and try it out on the 96 I just picked up.
And no... I couldn't just let her drive my 97 setup cause the Exedy Stg 2 and pressure plate is just way too hard for her. Plus I have a spare 5 spd tranny just laying around so I might as well use it.
And no... I couldn't just let her drive my 97 setup cause the Exedy Stg 2 and pressure plate is just way too hard for her. Plus I have a spare 5 spd tranny just laying around so I might as well use it.
07-07-2009, 12:41 PM
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 704
See my posts 13 and 18. http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ml#post7075437 Sounds like it may be the same problem.
07-07-2009, 02:58 PM
#5
See my posts 13 and 18. http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ml#post7075437 Sounds like it may be the same problem.
07-08-2009, 01:21 PM
#6
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 2
Had the exact same problem on my '95 Max. Turned out to be the 'Ignition Switch"(in the steering column). It's a $70 part and takes about 20-30 minutes for a mechanic to replace.
P.S.-I'm pretty sure it's not the starter or anything related, because the previous owner of my car had EVERYTHING replaced and still didn't fix the problem until I changed out the ignition switch!!
P.S.-I'm pretty sure it's not the starter or anything related, because the previous owner of my car had EVERYTHING replaced and still didn't fix the problem until I changed out the ignition switch!!
07-08-2009, 01:41 PM
#7
Had the exact same problem on my '95 Max. Turned out to be the 'Ignition Switch"(in the steering column). It's a $70 part and takes about 20-30 minutes for a mechanic to replace.
P.S.-I'm pretty sure it's not the starter or anything related, because the previous owner of my car had EVERYTHING replaced and still didn't fix the problem until I changed out the ignition switch!!
P.S.-I'm pretty sure it's not the starter or anything related, because the previous owner of my car had EVERYTHING replaced and still didn't fix the problem until I changed out the ignition switch!!
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