Starting issue, HELP!
04-23-2017, 09:01 AM
#1
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Starting issue, HELP!
Hello guys,
I'm here seeking help on the starting issue on my 4th Gen 98' maxima.
My ignition switch was bad. I bought a new one and during reinstall, the screwdriver tapped the wire on the back. There was a spark and pop and now I can't start the car. No crank, no start.
I was able to start from the actual starter under the hood. I bought another switch. How do I figure out what exactly is the culprit at this point.
HELPPPPP!
I'm here seeking help on the starting issue on my 4th Gen 98' maxima.
My ignition switch was bad. I bought a new one and during reinstall, the screwdriver tapped the wire on the back. There was a spark and pop and now I can't start the car. No crank, no start.
I was able to start from the actual starter under the hood. I bought another switch. How do I figure out what exactly is the culprit at this point.
HELPPPPP!
04-23-2017, 11:57 AM
#2
Start checking all fuses....
I can never understand why people do electrical work with the battery still hooked up.
Shoot, whether I do mechanical work or electrical work, I always disconnect both terminals at the battery.
I can never understand why people do electrical work with the battery still hooked up.
Shoot, whether I do mechanical work or electrical work, I always disconnect both terminals at the battery.
04-25-2017, 08:41 AM
#6
What makes you think it's a wire? Whatever wire you think is bad, check it for continuity. Jump on Youtube and search for "How to check continuity". It's very simply.
It still could be a fuse, fuseable link, relay etc
It still could be a fuse, fuseable link, relay etc
04-26-2017, 09:33 PM
#8
Did you check the fuses under the hood? there is a 30 amp fuse that sends power to the ignition switch and then on to the starter. These fuses are by the battery, next tot the fender. Check fuse H, a green square fuse that the cover calls IGN SW.