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hamiltonbmx · 08-04-2012, 11:13 AM

Had the same problem in my old 240 the plug on the starter would deside when it was connected or not just zip tied it on tight and worked sorta

slidesquad240 · 08-04-2012, 08:30 PM

thanks for the input man its not turning over when it doesnt start. im starting to think its the ignition itself considering its loose on the column would that do it?

hamiltonbmx · 08-04-2012, 08:41 PM

Well if you its not that plug then I'm not sure. I also had ignitior chip go bad did that too

Javi802 · 08-04-2012, 08:58 PM

Edit: i didn't see that he said he switched the battery, hehe

BlueMax240 · 08-05-2012, 01:50 AM

I can assure you it is not any of the relays. If any of the relays were bad you would NOT hear a click sound at all. If you have a new battery and a new starter than it should no longer be either of those. I have had the same problem for a long time now replacing the battery, alternator, starter. The problem is the ignition switch. There is only 1 screw holding that onto the lock cylinder and sometimes when you put your key in and turn it, it causes the plunger in the lock cylinder to push the switch assembly just far enough away where good contact isn't made. Next time it happens, try and pound with your fist the top of the steering column just above the key cylinder. If your car starts after that as mine does then you know the problem area.

slidesquad240 · 08-05-2012, 10:54 AM

i had replaced the ignition switch with a used one oout of my other car it was good for about a week that was about 2 months ago now. should a new one do the trick?

08-05-2012, 12:01 PM

rewire your starter with a high quality relay harness, bypass oem.

BlueMax240 · 08-05-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slidesquad240

i had replaced the ignition switch with a used one oout of my other car it was good for about a week that was about 2 months ago now. should a new one do the trick?

I would definitely go that route as using old used electrical parts is always dicey at best. I just wish the Nissan engineers had made a two screw attachment for the switch to the lock cylinder in the S13 like they did for the Maxima. Just a weak design IMHO. I have not replaced mine so far as it is a very infrequent problem and banging on the column so far always cures it for me.

slidesquad240 · 08-06-2012, 08:31 PM

yeah i found one online for 65$ brand new not bad im gonna ordr one in a few days. ive heard these switches go bad like its there job

AsleepAltima · 08-06-2012, 10:31 PM

i didnt read the whole thing but did anyone recommend smacking the starter with a mallet or hammer and then trying to start it?

slidesquad240 · 08-08-2012, 05:06 PM

starters new

*wangan_cruiser* · 08-09-2012, 09:12 PM

i found my ignition switch was off from its original position. fixed it back and it never miss after that. i will post again after a week and let you guys know.

*wangan_cruiser* · 08-09-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidesquad240

yeah i found one online for 65$ brand new not bad im gonna ordr one in a few days. ive heard these switches go bad like its there job

bought a new one from ebay for $14 shipped.

slidesquad240 · 08-10-2012, 10:45 AM

How was it off? I had a few broken wires in the driver side wheel well and it hasn't done it all week?

*wangan_cruiser* · 08-11-2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidesquad240

How was it off? I had a few broken wires in the driver side wheel well and it hasn't done it all week?

the screw was loose, so when you turn your key the switch itself moves, wont make a solid contact

kennedy8383 · 08-11-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidesquad240

heres the deal my car will randomly decide not to start it willl just click whren turn the key i replaced the ignition switch battery and starter. it doesnt do this everytime i try to start the car only once a day usually around the same time? i know weird. my ignition itself is kind of loose on the coulmn do you tink that could be the issue? anyhelp would be great thanks

Probably loose connections problem.. I had this same problem and it was wiring and loose problem. IF the battery seen 12 volts than it ok and if you turn the starter and it turn slowly then it probably about to go.

08-04-2012, 11:13 AM	#61
hamiltonbmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Age: 33 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Had the same problem in my old 240 the plug on the starter would deside when it was connected or not just zip tied it on tight and worked sorta __________________

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hamiltonbmx Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Age: 33 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Well if you its not that plug then I'm not sure. I also had ignitior chip go bad did that too __________________

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Javi802 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oklahoma Age: 33 Posts: 472 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Edit: i didn't see that he said he switched the battery, hehe Last edited by Javi802; 08-05-2012 at 09:45 AM..

08-05-2012, 01:50 AM	#65
BlueMax240 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I can assure you it is not any of the relays. If any of the relays were bad you would NOT hear a click sound at all. If you have a new battery and a new starter than it should no longer be either of those. I have had the same problem for a long time now replacing the battery, alternator, starter. The problem is the ignition switch. There is only 1 screw holding that onto the lock cylinder and sometimes when you put your key in and turn it, it causes the plunger in the lock cylinder to push the switch assembly just far enough away where good contact isn't made. Next time it happens, try and pound with your fist the top of the steering column just above the key cylinder. If your car starts after that as mine does then you know the problem area. Last edited by BlueMax240; 08-05-2012 at 05:33 PM..

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08-04-2012, 08:30 PM	#62
slidesquad240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nh Age: 37 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the input man its not turning over when it doesnt start. im starting to think its the ignition itself considering its loose on the column would that do it?

08-05-2012, 10:54 AM	#66
slidesquad240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nh Age: 37 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had replaced the ignition switch with a used one oout of my other car it was good for about a week that was about 2 months ago now. should a new one do the trick?

08-05-2012, 12:01 PM	#67
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	rewire your starter with a high quality relay harness, bypass oem.

08-06-2012, 08:31 PM	#69
slidesquad240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nh Age: 37 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i found one online for 65$ brand new not bad im gonna ordr one in a few days. ive heard these switches go bad like its there job

08-06-2012, 10:31 PM	#70
AsleepAltima Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Ca Age: 52 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i didnt read the whole thing but did anyone recommend smacking the starter with a mallet or hammer and then trying to start it?

08-08-2012, 05:06 PM	#71
slidesquad240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nh Age: 37 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	starters new

08-09-2012, 09:12 PM	#72
wangan_cruiser kouki man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: downtown oakland,ca Age: 40 Posts: 3,539 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	i found my ignition switch was off from its original position. fixed it back and it never miss after that. i will post again after a week and let you guys know.

08-10-2012, 10:45 AM	#74
slidesquad240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nh Age: 37 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How was it off? I had a few broken wires in the driver side wheel well and it hasn't done it all week?