MoscowIDPathy Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Yesterday, My 95 SE v6 Pathy was acting kind of funny because last night it would not start. I will turn the key and all my electricals come on, lights everthing but nothing will turn, not even a crank. The two times that day i could start it, it would start but would be real slow to start. I also tried to have one of my buddies give me a jump that didnt work. I refilled my battery cells back to full. Im stumped , any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 take a whirl using the search button. There are a couple of issues that may be your problem. One of the most recent to be addressed was a bad connection between the ignition switch and the starter. I believe a search on the keywork "starter" will be enlightening. Good luck and please feel free to ask for clarification on anything you find and have questions on. ps. Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoscowIDPathy Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 I searched around last night for about an hour could find anything that mimics my problem. But any suggestions you guys have would be helpful. Thanks guys, have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) have you checked your voltages at teh solenoid on teh starter? Big red should run a constant 12V+ and the trigger should have 12V when the ignition switch is turned to the start position. I'd start there. If the starter is good, it should work consistently if it has the right juice. Make sure it has power then you can proceed to testing it by bypassing the solenoid etc. damn, I hate having bandaids on my fingertips (ripped off a fingernail working on the wife's van) Tyoping is a PITA! Edited February 28, 2007 by k9sar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meangreenmachine Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Definately check the starter connections and voltages. Also you may have a bad cell in your battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Starter's gone out on ya. They do that when the brushes wear out. It'll turn slower and slower, then it just won't crank any more at all, regardless of battery power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoscowIDPathy Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 Do you think it could be my positive terminal cable from my battery to my starter has gone bad? It is pretty corroded.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Clean up the terminal and see if that helps. You could also strip a "little" of the sheathing back and see if the corrosion has made its way down the cable. If it has, you can get a replacement bolt on terminal, cut out the section of cable that is bad and reconnect it. But if the cable is corroded to far info it then just replace it since no matter if the start is good or bad you will need a new cable But I am with 88 on this, I think it is the starter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 How old is your battery? If it is not the starter I would look into a dead cell in the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Battery cables are cheap, too. Just in case you want to replace yours. Knecht's Auto Parts sells them for about $10 each, in different lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoscowIDPathy Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 I fixed it today. The starter was the problem, but man it was hell trying to get that starter out of there. I sure wish there was more room to work under the hood on the pathfinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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