***HELP ME FIGURE THIS OUT PLZ***

[boogerdawg]

Okay i bought a 92 240sx for $900 dollars...the car is in awesome shape for its age and is a steal at the price i paid. Problem is, sometimes the car wont start, but if i wait a while, it will start. Its like the car only starts when it wants. Also, yesterday i got the car started and took it for a drive, while the car is running it runs strong and really smooth. But when i was coming home the car began to sputter and miss and i tried to keep the revs up to keep moving but it just wouldnt rev up. Long story short, the car died, i pushed it off the road, tried to start it again and it acted like the battery was dead, I turned the key and then it just clicked once. then my friend tried to give me a jump, and it still wouldnt start . But today i went up and tried to jump it one last time before i called a tow and the car started up fine. I drove it home and it ran perfect. What could cause problems like these? All help will be greatly appreciated. This really has me stumped. Thanks guys

[Razi]

Do you hear the starter when you turn your key?

[boogerdawg]

Well last night when it died on me all I heard was a click when i turned the key. After hookin it up tryin to jump it off of my friends truck the motor would turn over but just wouldnt start. It acted alot like it wasnt getting spark. Any ideas? Also, thanks for the quick reply.

[Razi]

At least the starter isn't dead.Try checking your spark plugs and fuel injectors.

[scrowley]

Sounds like bad plugs, I'd definitely replace the plugs/wire set.

Possibly the alternator.