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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Maxima Wont Start

Please Help Me!!! One night i was driving my maxima and everything was great. The next morning i went to start it up and she wouldnt start! The fuel pump is good, i replaced the fuel filter, spark is good, i check the power to the injectors with a noid light tester. They do not pulsate, i replaced the cam sensor and both crank sensors, but she still wont start. My next though is the computer. Its a '99 Maxima GLE. It only has 95K on it so i dont understand why the computer would blow out. Any suggestions???
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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What do you mean, won't start? Won't crank? Cranks but won't catch? Catches but won't run?
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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maybe ur starter is dead.
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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could be a weak battery that's what happened to mine so I Jumped it and after a few minutes it started
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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I just had this problem, I ended up taking of my battery and taking it to O'Reilly's. The battery was fully charged. took of my starter (of course u test the starter by taking it off. attaching the jumper cables to the battery and the starter. if it sparks it still works..) and bought a re-built starter for 60$$. Good Luck!!

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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mantle7yanks3
Please Help Me!!! One night i was driving my maxima and everything was great. The next morning i went to start it up and she wouldnt start! The fuel pump is good, i replaced the fuel filter, spark is good, i check the power to the injectors with a noid light tester. They do not pulsate, i replaced the cam sensor and both crank sensors, but she still wont start. My next though is the computer. Its a '99 Maxima GLE. It only has 95K on it so i dont understand why the computer would blow out. Any suggestions???
Does it actually crank or is it just completely dead? If it feels like its dead when you turn the key but you still have power to the horn, lights, and all other electrical stuff then more than likely its your starter. If your Max is automatic, make sure the shifter is fully placed on "Park" jiggle the shifter if you will..

Try to be more specific when you post as it will yield better result
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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If your car is cranking, but not starting....and you have a 99, then you might have a problem with the transponder system.

While you're cranking the engine....see if the "security" light is on. If it is, then you have a problem, and only the dealer can fix it.
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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^ i agree, sounds like all the other threads about 99's not starting.
immobilizer.
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Sorry guys.. it cranks over but just doesnt start.. no its not that starter... im not that much of a noob.. it has to be some kind of electrical problem
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mantle7yanks3
Sorry guys.. it cranks over but just doesnt start.. no its not that starter... im not that much of a noob.. it has to be some kind of electrical problem
Make sure your ECCS fuses next to the battery are not blown or in the wrong slot. Infowire (member here) had that issue just about a week or two ago.
Old Oct 2, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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And check the immobilizer as was mentioned before.
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