Car Won't Start HELP!!

Information on the naturally-aspirated KA24E and KA24DE engines.
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jmwenick
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Car: 1991 240sx Base Model

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Hey guys, this morning I went to start up my car and it turned over fine, put I stopped pushing the key forward right before it fired up. And now when I turn the key I hear a single click and nothing happens, it looks like my battery is ok, radio works seat belts work. I pulled the battery for a while and put it back in but it didn't help. Any suggestions, what about resetting the ECU? How do I reset it?


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jmwenick
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Update: I can start it and it drives fine when started with a push. But it still won't crank or anything when I turn the key. And its not the battery, I tried a new one. Anyone have any ideas, I really need this to work. Thanks

RatedR
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check your starter. Maybe a wire came loose or you've fried it....

e1_griego
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Or check the clutch switch either behind the pedal or the interlock relay in the engine bay. On the kae, it's next to the battery--dunno if it's the same as the de. There are two relays, one has an orange top (or brown) and the other is blue (i think). Pull the blue one out, grab a wire and jump it, then see if your car starts.

Alex

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jmwenick
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Do you mean get a wire and put it in the place of the relay? Just trying to undersatnd. Thanks guys for your input.

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PROBLEM SOLVED: Thanks guys for all your help, it wa the interlock relay located along side the battery with the blue top. Thanks A BUNCH - John
Modified by jmwenick at 2:10 PM 7/16/2005

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Awesome! Glad it worked for you!

Alex


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