1996 Nissan Maxima Crank no start

The club for Nissan Maxima and Infiniti I30 / I35 owners, and the official home of Maxima Club of America!
barrybennett
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:17 pm
Car: 1996 Nissan Maxima

Post

1996 Nissan Maxima Crank no Start?
Hey guys.
I changed the following out on my car:

-Spark Plugs
-all coil packs
-Camshaft Sensor
-Fuel Filter
-Valve Covers
-Intake Manifold Cover
-Starter
-Battery

Still no start. Fuel pump is kicking on. And the car cranks very quick and strong. Still just won't fire up. We took the spark plugs out after we tried to crank it, and they were covered in fuel. Also smells like fresh fuel when I try to start it. I really need some answers. I have put a little over 700 dollars in the car since December 2013. I just need it to run! Thanks!


User avatar
loystock
Moderator
Posts: 2072
Joined: Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:12 pm
Car: 10 Honda Pilot
97 Infiniti Q45
03 Infiniti Q45
97 Infiniti I30
06 Infiniti M35 Sports
04 G35 & 99 I30-RIP
Location: San Jose, CA

Post

The engine is probably flooded so additional start attempts will make it worse. You can probably take out the plugs and let the fuel evaporate. Were you able to start the car normally before you replaced all those parts? What is the battery voltage before and during starting? Is the Security LED off with Ignition Switch in ON/Start position. Have you attempted disconnecting the MAF sensor before engine start? Please check the main ground points of the engine harness. IIRC, the ground points (2 ea) are close to the cylinder 2. You can follow the harness and you will find 2 wires connected to the engine frame.


Return to “Maxima Forum & I30 / I35 Forum”