PamPoovey Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I installed a remanufacutred one over a year ago from Checkers/ O'Reilys & about a month & a hald later, the starter had a 50/50% chance of working. I finally installed a Nissan reman almost 2 weeks ago & it didn't work. I've had the Nissan replacement not even 2 weeks installed & today it won't start. I'm sitting in a super market car park in a town where I don't know anyone, no AAA, no hills to pop the clutch on -hoping it will at least act like the Checker's one, and suddenly work. Any ideas? Did the starter fail? Does my truck hate starters with a passion? Is it time to win the lottery so I can afford AAA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Kindly ask some people for a push and get it home. Check the usual for a no crank situation. There are a lot of threads in the garage section regarding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Wondering if this is an ignition switch issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamPoovey Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) My truck did do what the last one did, eventually started after a long time out period (no key in the ignition), just letting it sit. I do work out several times a week, but I know that I can't push my truck, plus, I wasn't wearing a top like in my signature to get any guy's sympathy Is there a thread on the ignition or what steps can I take to trouble shoot that? Or is it as simpe as replacing it? http://beergarage.com/PathIgnition.aspx It is the original ignition. Edited June 10, 2014 by Blackarachnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Ive had issues with the starter not being properly ground, with that being said I would clean the mounting surface of the starter and check all the wires. This could be an ignition issue so check your relays and wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamPoovey Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 This was a brand "new" Nissan reman starter, so nothing to clean. Not sure what to check for when it comes to wiring, there is so many in the steering column plus I don't have rodents chewing at them :}~ Just baffles me how it works flawlessly for 2 weeks and then plays dead. And it has worked flawlessly since. But of course, it's just waiting for the right time to iritate me! LoL If it was a short, shouldn't it be misbehaving a lot more? I drive my truck like a truck, and not some wussy afraid to go over a rough road or weirdly angled driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauitrailguy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I meant clean the mounting surface on the flex plate and the bell housing, not on the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamPoovey Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 I'm British, I'm allowed to be cheeky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 HUGE turn-on! Females knowing their way around vehicles. Doubt you would've had to have a shirt like that on to get some help;-) Did you ever figure out the issue? If not, let me talk to a buddy of mine that owns a shop & has been a mechanic for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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