Car wont start

[melonz]

So I'm having problems starting up my altima.
It's a 2008 3.5 with 88k miles.

So I did some research and at first assumed it was the brake switch since that seems to be a common issue with this car, but when I step on the brake pedal, the brake light turns on. Can it still be a faulty brake switch even though the lights still come on?

One thing I noticed is that my brake pedal is pretty stiff. I can depress it a little but it doesnt go all the way down.

Another thing I want to point out is when I try to start the car, it skips over ACC mode and goes straight to ON when I step on the brake pedal. Off the pedal it still cycles through everything just fine.

A body shop near the house tried to run diagnostics on the car but it didn't throw any codes so they're stumped.

Any ideas guys? Thanks.

[telcoman]

Did you test your battery?
You don't mention whether the engine is cranking but not starting or not cranking at all
If its cranking but not starting check for spark
Then check for fuel
Follow the troubleshooting steps in the FSM

Good luck

Telcoman

[melonz]

The engine isn't cranking at all. When I push the start button, it goes to ON mode and that's it.
Battery tested fine as well.

Any other ideas?

Did you test your battery?
You don't mention whether the engine is cranking but not starting or not cranking at all
If its cranking but not starting check for spark
Then check for fuel
Follow the troubleshooting steps in the FSM

Good luck

Telcoman

[telcoman]

The engine isn't cranking at all. When I push the start button, it goes to ON mode and that's it.
Battery tested fine as well.

Any other ideas?

How did you test your battery?
How old is the battery?

A battery with a weak cell will not start a car but the voltage will test normal

Use a battery hydrometer to test the specific gravity in all 6 cells to determine if they are at and accept a full charge.



Have you tried jumper cables to see if the vehicle will crank?

Telcoman