my max finally quit on me, dunno if its the starter or the interlock that causing me grief though, will find out tommorow but i couldn't get it to the dealer, will see how much $$$ this goodyear place will charge, oh, guess what i'm driving now, a rented Neon, a cute little red one will a huge *** dent and scratch on the passenger side, can't wait to get my max back

oh by the way,the car wouldn't turn over u put it to the start stage and nothing, no starter noise, no turn over jus all the way to start and nothing

 

It's time to try the jumper as described in an earlier thread. You could even use a paper clip. It should take you only two minutes and requires no tools at all.

Driving a Neon should make you appreciate your Maxima all the more.

 

First there was duct tape and now there is paper clips.
Daniel how does the paper clip come into play. Is there a trick or something, I am always up for smart fixers.

Thanks in Advance
Brett

 

Have about 45k on my 98SE.
Got in it one day, totally dead. A friend jumped it, it was fine. Had Pep Boys checked the alternator; no problems. Replaced the battery, haven't had problems since.

Good luck!
Jamie

 

This is the way you may circumvent the no-crank safety circuit as a diagnostic measure or to get your Maxima started in an emergency.

1) Raise the hood.

2) Just in front of the battery you should see a black plastic relay box. This is relay box #2. There is a good photo of it in the Haynes manual on page 12-4.

3) Snap off the relay box cover. This can be done with your fingers.

4) There are two rows of relay sockets, four in each row. Your relay box may have some blank sockets, depending on which options are installed. Look at the row of relays closest to the battery. The second from left socket should have a blue relay installed, and that is the Inhibitor Relay.

5) Remove the Inibitor Relay. Fashion a short jumper from a bent paper clip or other suitable conductor. Insert the jumper in socket positions 3 and 5. The positions are numbered on the base of the relay, but they are hard to read. Terminals 3 and 5 are the pair which are most distant from each other.

6) WARNING! With this jumper installed the no-crank safety interlock is disabled. Your car will crank and start in any shift position. Work safely!

7) If your engine won't crank with the jumper in place, the problem is not in the safety interlock circuitry. Look to a discharged battery, loose or dirty battery cable connections, or a faulty starter.

 

Thanks Daniel
That may come in handy one day. Always enjoy your informational posts.

Take Care
Brett

 

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Brett