Need help- car won't crank, read for details

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rva240
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Car: 1996 Nissan 240sx SE

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So my 1996 s14 won't start. The engine does not turn over, but it did start up when my buddy and I push started it, so i don't think it's a performance issue. I just put in a new battery and a brand new starter. I tried replacing the ignition switch as well, but that didn't do anything. The last couple months that my car was still running, sometimes when I would turn the car on, I would turn the key and hold it in the on position, and nothing would happen for about 2-3 seconds, but after those few seconds, the car would start up like normal. A couple times it even took multiple tries of holding the key in the on position for many seconds at a time, until finally, it starts. This mainly happened from a cold start. Then one cold morning, I went to turn the key, and nothing. Any suggestions whatsoever would be greatly appreciated, I can't go another day without driving my car!! :confused: :confused:

Thanks, Alex


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Infinitiguy19
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Joined: Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:58 pm
Car: 1993 Infiniti Q45 188580 Miles
1994 Infiniti Q45a 240000 Miles

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Check the ECU and switch it out with a known good one.

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Razi
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Car: Moo

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Does the starter relay click when you try to start it?


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