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notdan 02-10-2013 08:23 AM

2010 Altima push button won't start
 
I have a 2010 Altima. When I push to start the car, it cranks but doesn't start. It seems like it tries a few times, doesn't start, then gives up. I've checked that the brake lights come on when I push the brake pedal, have a full tank of gas, and the headlights come on. Used a ODBII scanner but no codes. The dash lights seem to be normal. Any ideas?

mpe235 02-10-2013 10:50 AM

Does it crank slow? If the battery is weak it may not turn over fast enough.

notdan 02-10-2013 10:53 AM

I tried jump starting and that didn't make any difference. I also turned on the headlights and attempted to start the car, and it seemed to crank about the same. Does that seem like a good test? I haven't had the battery tested, though.

atikovi 02-10-2013 02:09 PM

Get a can of starting fluid, spray some into the air cleaner box and try to start it. Report back with the results.

mpe235 02-10-2013 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atikovi (Post 87092)
Get a can of starting fluid, spray some into the air cleaner box and try to start it. Report back with the results.

Not sure I would try that. The air flow meter is quite expensive . I wouldn't spray anything through it. Try putting the gas pedal to the floor and crank it to see if it starts. It may take a little more cranking than usual to get it going.

atikovi 02-10-2013 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpe235 (Post 87094)
Try putting the gas pedal to the floor and crank it to see if it starts.

That cuts off the fuel to the injectors and is normally used to clear a flooded engine. It won't start the car. The starting fluid will tell you if you have a fuel or ignition problem. It's actually a vapor and shouldn't cause any problem with the air flow meter when used according to directions.

mpe235 02-10-2013 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atikovi (Post 87096)
That cuts off the fuel to the injectors and is normally used to clear a flooded engine. It won't start the car. The starting fluid will tell you if you have a fuel or ignition problem. It's actually a vapor and shouldn't cause any problem with the air flow meter when used according to directions.

Starting fluid is a liquid. It is made primarily of butane, heptane and propane. All liquids.
Cutting fuel to the injectors is exactly what I want to happen. There is a good chance that if multiple attempts were made to start the car it is indeed flooded. If it is, cutting the fuel will start the car.

bennyb53 02-10-2013 05:15 PM

When you said engine cranks and then just give up, I interpret that as battery just run out of juice. Your car is fairly new, so with exception battery discharge from over cranking I rule out the Starter, and fuel delivery. fuses and relays (ecm relay, fuel pump fuse & relay, ignition relay) are a possibility. jump starting did not work so its not battery.

A little over a week ago there was a very similar scenario like yours. the only diffference is you haven't removed your battery for testing or install a new battery. i am convinced the anti-theft immobilizer was triggered because of so much cranking. i believe you can only cranks a number of times after which the ECM will put vehicle in lockdown mode. their mechanic told them to do the anti-theft reset procedure and "VOILA" car started. i am not aware the reset is available on 3rd gen Altima but this Nissan is a Maxima. so here's the link on this forum. try this and let us know if that work.

http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/newre...uote=1&p=87097

NissanAltima01 02-11-2013 01:21 AM

The link above is broken, here is the link he meant to post, good luck.

http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/maxim...html#post86788

notdan 02-12-2013 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpe235 (Post 87094)
Try putting the gas pedal to the floor and crank it to see if it starts. It may take a little more cranking than usual to get it going.

This took care of it. It was flooded. Thanks for all of the help, that was much easier than I expected.


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