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AzNCmB · 12-02-2003, 07:41 PM

I have a base 240sx (95) with a bumped up timing ( a couple of noches), but that's all i have done to it.

The problem is my car would not start and when I try to, I wouldnt hear any sounds. When I try to turn on my head lights, only my corner lamps and my tail lights come on. My gauge lights come on and the radio, power windows, and sunroof DOES NOT WORK...........

I've checked the fuses and they are fine, I already pulled the battery out and I put my bro's battery in (from his 93 240sx) and it still wouldnt turn over or anything.

So, would anybody know what this problem is?

From the research i've done, I think it is the alternator but I still have doubt and i'm just trying to make sure what the problem is and how would I correct this problem.

any specific info would be truly appreciated..

Thanks everyone for reading.

Maeda · 12-02-2003, 07:50 PM

The alternator is bad when your car can't hold a charge. Somehow get a volt meter and start the car and see if the voltage slowly drops or take the alternator to pepboys.

If the motors not making that click sound from the ignition it means theres probably not enough current to even get the starter going (dead battery) but since your lights still work it's most likely something else.

Are you sure it's not the 12v fuse? Or the ignition fuse?

If those are still good it sounds like you have my problem and theres a short in the wiring someplace. Poke around the steering trim and see if theres anything crossing or sparking.

AzNCmB · 12-02-2003, 07:56 PM

ok, i'm sorry but I forgot to mention this.

after checking the fuses and replacing the switching the battery with my brother's battery, I looked at the ecu and I tried resetting it manually with a screw driver and NUTTING HAPPENED. THE RED LIGHT WASN'T EVEN FLASHING....

can anybody help me?

1998cc · 12-02-2003, 08:24 PM

This same thing happened to a buddy of mine's supra. Check your fusible link. It is the wire comming of your starter that powers the rest of the car. If the insulation on the wire is bubbly or seems to have burnt up you need a new fusible link. It costs about 8 bucks to replace, because it is about a foot long piece of special wire.

AzNCmB · 12-02-2003, 08:54 PM

ok thanks for the input.

Does anybody have anymore ideas? I will change my starter and the fusible link and see what happens.

a couple more questions, ok.... the fusible link comes out of the starter? What does it connect to (in order to power the rest of the car)? And is the fusible link a plug-n-play or is it splicing type?

thanks for all the help guys.

ridebmx · 12-02-2003, 09:26 PM

usually with fuseable links if its bad, then u wont get any power to anything regardless of a good battery or not. And your alternator has nothing to do with your car not starting, hell u can take ur alternator off, disconnect it, etc, and the car would still start as long as u had enough juice to turn it over, i would say fuses, and/or short in the wiring

1998cc · 12-02-2003, 09:43 PM

I read his post wrong, I thought nothing was working. If your lights work its not the fusible link.

AzNCmB · 12-03-2003, 05:30 AM

1998cc... my lights do not work, only my corner lamps come on when I turn my lights on. My gauge lights, tail lights, and power locks work, but not my power windows, radio, and my head lights do not come on at all.

anybody else with some knowledge?

Thanks everyone.

It's messed up; I cant work on my car because I have to work everyday of this week and my only off day was monday.

And monday night was the night this all happened to me...

GatorRX · 12-03-2003, 03:39 PM

I would be very doubtful that either your alternator or starter is your problem. I don't have a wiring diagram in front of me, but I'd guess you need an ignition switch. In most cars, its the only thing common to the electrical systems you mentioned. The switching power for your window relay, headlight relay, and starter relay all come from the ignition switch. The power for your guages, radio, and parking lights do as well.... If your igntion switch is broken, the situation you describe can certainly happen....

12-02-2003, 07:41 PM	#1
AzNCmB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 41 Posts: 1,144 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	95 240sx Car won't start and most electronics won't work...:( I have a base 240sx (95) with a bumped up timing ( a couple of noches), but that's all i have done to it. The problem is my car would not start and when I try to, I wouldnt hear any sounds. When I try to turn on my head lights, only my corner lamps and my tail lights come on. My gauge lights come on and the radio, power windows, and sunroof DOES NOT WORK........... I've checked the fuses and they are fine, I already pulled the battery out and I put my bro's battery in (from his 93 240sx) and it still wouldnt turn over or anything. So, would anybody know what this problem is? From the research i've done, I think it is the alternator but I still have doubt and i'm just trying to make sure what the problem is and how would I correct this problem. any specific info would be truly appreciated.. Thanks everyone for reading.

12-02-2003, 07:50 PM	#2
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The alternator is bad when your car can't hold a charge. Somehow get a volt meter and start the car and see if the voltage slowly drops or take the alternator to pepboys. If the motors not making that click sound from the ignition it means theres probably not enough current to even get the starter going (dead battery) but since your lights still work it's most likely something else. Are you sure it's not the 12v fuse? Or the ignition fuse? If those are still good it sounds like you have my problem and theres a short in the wiring someplace. Poke around the steering trim and see if theres anything crossing or sparking. __________________

12-02-2003, 08:24 PM	#4
1998cc Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This same thing happened to a buddy of mine's supra. Check your fusible link. It is the wire comming of your starter that powers the rest of the car. If the insulation on the wire is bubbly or seems to have burnt up you need a new fusible link. It costs about 8 bucks to replace, because it is about a foot long piece of special wire. __________________ Pop-ups Rock

12-02-2003, 09:26 PM	#6
ridebmx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 41 Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	usually with fuseable links if its bad, then u wont get any power to anything regardless of a good battery or not. And your alternator has nothing to do with your car not starting, hell u can take ur alternator off, disconnect it, etc, and the car would still start as long as u had enough juice to turn it over, i would say fuses, and/or short in the wiring __________________ I like my car, you may not...You like your car, I may not...To each there own, right? waiting for the sunken look to be cool..lol

12-02-2003, 09:43 PM	#7
1998cc Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read his post wrong, I thought nothing was working. If your lights work its not the fusible link. __________________ Pop-ups Rock

12-02-2003, 07:56 PM	#3
AzNCmB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 41 Posts: 1,144 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ok, i'm sorry but I forgot to mention this. after checking the fuses and replacing the switching the battery with my brother's battery, I looked at the ecu and I tried resetting it manually with a screw driver and NUTTING HAPPENED. THE RED LIGHT WASN'T EVEN FLASHING.... can anybody help me?

12-02-2003, 08:54 PM	#5
AzNCmB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 41 Posts: 1,144 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ok thanks for the input. Does anybody have anymore ideas? I will change my starter and the fusible link and see what happens. a couple more questions, ok.... the fusible link comes out of the starter? What does it connect to (in order to power the rest of the car)? And is the fusible link a plug-n-play or is it splicing type? thanks for all the help guys.

12-03-2003, 05:30 AM	#8
AzNCmB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 41 Posts: 1,144 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	1998cc... my lights do not work, only my corner lamps come on when I turn my lights on. My gauge lights, tail lights, and power locks work, but not my power windows, radio, and my head lights do not come on at all. anybody else with some knowledge? Thanks everyone. It's messed up; I cant work on my car because I have to work everyday of this week and my only off day was monday. And monday night was the night this all happened to me...

12-03-2003, 03:39 PM	#9
GatorRX Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would be very doubtful that either your alternator or starter is your problem. I don't have a wiring diagram in front of me, but I'd guess you need an ignition switch. In most cars, its the only thing common to the electrical systems you mentioned. The switching power for your window relay, headlight relay, and starter relay all come from the ignition switch. The power for your guages, radio, and parking lights do as well.... If your igntion switch is broken, the situation you describe can certainly happen....