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2damax Apr 11, 2016 10:28 AM

Cranks but won't start
 
Hey guys it has been a long while since I have been here but having some real problems. My 2010 murano just lost the transmission so I am down to my 2003 maxima as a family car.

2003 maxima AT 195k miles. Car cranks but will not start. It has had code p0445 (EVAP leak) for a while and the starts having been taking longer and longer. Today it finally failed to start and is showing the EVAP code along with p1800.

Is there a common solution that causes a no start before I start any diagnostics?

Thanks for any help

Child_uv_KoRn Apr 11, 2016 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by 2damax (Post 9104733)
Hey guys it has been a long while since I have been here but having some real problems. My 2010 murano just lost the transmission so I am down to my 2003 maxima as a family car.

2003 maxima AT 195k miles. Car cranks but will not start. It has had code p0445 (EVAP leak) for a while and the starts having been taking longer and longer. Today it finally failed to start and is showing the EVAP code along with p1800.

Is there a common solution that causes a no start before I start any diagnostics?

Thanks for any help

The codes are unrelated.

Try unplugging the crank sensor and see if it will start.

2damax Apr 11, 2016 10:49 AM


Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn (Post 9104735)
The codes are unrelated.

Try unplugging the crank sensor and see if it will start.

Ok I will jack the car up and unplug it now

2damax Apr 11, 2016 11:09 AM


Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn (Post 9104735)
The codes are unrelated.

Try unplugging the crank sensor and see if it will start.

Unplugged the harness (the one with the white dot right?) and the car still did not start. That **** was COVERED in oil though

2damax Apr 11, 2016 11:28 AM

So I put gas in the car and it started. Idk what made me add has since the meter says I have almost 1/4 tank. But at least it started

Edit: I filled the tank and it reads under 7/8 full

MadMax SE Apr 11, 2016 02:38 PM

not for nothing but mabye you should run an additive in the tank to possibly free the little unit that reads gas level. i read somewhere on here they can stick easily, or otherwise replace the pump. i only trust seafoam as my snake oil of choice. it has shown decent results when ive used it in the past.

2damax Apr 11, 2016 02:46 PM


Originally Posted by MadMax SE (Post 9104775)
not for nothing but mabye you should run an additive in the tank to possibly free the little unit that reads gas level. i read somewhere on here they can stick easily, or otherwise replace the pump. i only trust seafoam as my snake oil of choice. it has shown decent results when ive used it in the past.

I may try that but I did the diagnosis for my cluster per FSM and determined my gauge on the cluster itself is faulty. I believe it was the test on page 122 of the EL section.

Idk if I will even get a new cluster given the value of the car.

MadMax SE Apr 11, 2016 03:00 PM

Ouch, it's always electrical with these newer cars. Anyway, if you have access to the wires, you could jury rig a voltmeter into the gas gauge lines and read resistance as you fill up. Record resistance when you fill up and when you start bucking from low gas( don't attempt without a spare gallon of gas on hand) I saw it on this video called No ***** given rx7.

Child_uv_KoRn Apr 11, 2016 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by 2damax (Post 9104742)
So I put gas in the car and it started. Idk what made me add has since the meter says I have almost 1/4 tank. But at least it started

Edit: I filled the tank and it reads under 7/8 full

This happened to another member. It's lucky you guys made it home.


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