Thread: 2002 nissan

My cousin got a problem on his 2002 nissan maxima, it didn't start. He tried check and he found out that the power to the starter didn't works too. What do you think is the best way to fix this problem?

I guess, you better asks the opinion of an expert? However, you may also try to check if it is possible to replace the power switch to the starter. I'm not really sure to fix this problem.

Personally that would be the kind of thing I'd get a mechanic to look into, but if he was going to try to check it out himself, I'd suggest visually checking the electrical wires leading to the starter.

If he was lucky and discovered a bad connection that he could fix himself, I guess he could save on a repair bill.

I seem to remember being able to remedy a situation on an older car by tapping the distributor cap with a rubber mallet at times.

Originally Posted by bethoven

My cousin got a problem on his 2002 nissan maxima, it didn't start. He tried check and he found out that the power to the starter didn't works too. What do you think is the best way to fix this problem?

What else, reconnect the wire to the starter's power.

Originally Posted by Ricardo

Personally that would be the kind of thing I'd get a mechanic to look into, but if he was going to try to check it out himself, I'd suggest visually checking the electrical wires leading to the starter.

If he was lucky and discovered a bad connection that he could fix himself, I guess he could save on a repair bill.

I seem to remember being able to remedy a situation on an older car by tapping the distributor cap with a rubber mallet at times.

Really? This kind of method worked? I didn't even know about it. Thanks for sharing it here anyways. Whenever I have this kind of problem I just always check the wires for it. And it they're not the problem, it always falls on the main starter. Period.

I would agree with ricardo's idea. Maybe visual checking would help. However, I suggest don't be over confident that he know all about this, it might add more damage with your his car. Do you agree?

Gosh you have done all I would have done. It looks like the pins are stuck in the ignition switch and will not engage to turn the ignition to start the car. I can think of 2 things to do:

1. Instead of Graphite, try using WD40. S[ray directly into the lock and GENTLY tap around the switch. I am hoping that the pins find home and set back where you can insert the key.

2. If that doesn't work, remove the plastic shroud around the ignition, and you should be able to remove the lower part of the ignition switch where you can at least start it with a screwdriver. Then get it down to a mechanic to have the key cylinder replaced.