Nissan - Maxima :: 1995 - Starter Will Not Engage When Below 60 Degrees Fahrenheit
Feb 7, 2011
I have a 1995 Nissan Maxima. The starter will not engage (no noise at all) when the outside temperature is below 60 degrees. All of the electrical is functional, but when I turn on the starter, there is no click sound or any indication that the starter attempted to engage. The car is a manual transmission, so I push start the car, and there is no squeal when the car starts so the starter gear was not touching the flywheel. Above 60 degrees, everything works normally. I have replaced the starter motor and solenoid, replaced the battery, but the problem persists.
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I've a 2004 Maxima automatic SL. In early June I had just filled up my tank at gas station and tried to start car. DEAD SILENCE altho dashboard lights came on. Repeat turning key several times to same nothing result. AAA mechanic arrives. Jumps my car to no effect. Tells me he's going to hit my starter and for me to turn ignition. Immediately starts normally. Car starts fine for 2 weeks. Then dead again in a parking lot. AAA mechanic does same thing n car starts up immediately.
I take car to Nissan dealer and he refuses to do anything since car is now working fine and he won't be able to locate problem. I call another dealer and explain situation and he gives me same response. I'm told to have car towed in next time its having problem. Another couple weeks go by and once again comatose after another fillup. I'm curious so this time I tap my starter a few times with the little umbrella I keep in my car as the gas jockey stares at me in disbelief. I get back in car and starts right up.
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1993 Nissan maxima
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What the heck is going on?
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