My 1997 maxima recently stalled and would not start.i towed it to the mechanic and he replaced the starter with a rebuilt one. It was starting fine until now when i turn the key the engine cranks but dies again.i have to repeat this few times and press the gas to make the engine start.the battery seems ok.i am suspecting the same starter problem.Could anyone please help/advise before it stalls again.Thanks in advance for your help.
1997 maxima Starting problems
Dec 07, 2004
1 Replies
Hi The starter is a motor that spins the engine until it can run by itself. Did your mechanic replace the starter, while the engine was turning over? If the car 'turns over' (i.e. you hear the engine turning), the starter is just fine.
If you have to press the gas to make it start, it could be that the car is flooded. It could be that you're not getting a hot spark - check when the distributor cap, rotor, wires and plugs were replaced. These items could easily do what you are describing -- you can easily replace these things yourself.
Hope this helps you. Remco
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