Guest Fuchfaccio Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 My 88 Pathfinder won't start, but only sometimes, usually when it's real cold. For example, today was -20celsius or so and I turn the key and I hear a click under the hood but it won't turn over. If I turn the key back and forth (off to start to off to start and so on) it will eventually start at least so far it has. I'm really affrad of it leaving me stranded though, not that a Nissan would do that, I've had this Pathy for2 years and has never left me stuck. Do I need a new starter?/solonoid? If it doesn't start right away I spray WD-40 on the solonoid nuts and wait 5 minutes then she'll start right up. Maybe the contacts just need to be cleaned? The starter works when I put power to it, and the click I hear is (I beleive) the solonoid. whats the best, and easiest way to get the starter out so I can clean it or replace it? It's certainly buried in there. Thanks, Mike Is WD-40 duct-tape in a can or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoViking Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Usually the clicking noise means its a low/almost dead battery. Take it to a parts place and have them check the voltage. Have you replaced the battery in the 2 years youve owned the truck? If not, with the 20 degrees C, it might be time. Cold kills batteries. If it was the solenoid or starter it wouldnt start at all... clicking or intermittant usualy means low voltage. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Yea, make sure to get that batter checked. You made need to get one with a few more Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) to deal with that cold of temps. (-20C is darn cold) M.M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fuchfaccio Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Oops, I forgot to mention that I have a brand new battery. Remember it starts great with a little WD-40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Brank new battery, but once again, how many CCA's? Might be too low for where you're at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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