Monday, June 6, 2011

Is it the clutch or the starter that keeps my old nissan from starting?

It's not the battery- It's getting power to the lights- but it just won't even try to turn over. It's a 1992 nissan with the original clutch- 111,000 miles on it- and it's been stuttering a little when I change gears lately- how much does a clutch replacement run? should I bother on such an old pickup?Is it the clutch or the starter that keeps my old nissan from starting?
I own a 1994 Nissan Altima. Less than 2 weeks ago, I would turn my key and get nothing but lights, not even an attempt by the engine to turn over. It turned out that I had a bad starter.



I would recommend speaking with a certified mechanic, someone you can trust dealing with an issue such as this. If you know someone who knows cars, have them come out and take a look.Is it the clutch or the starter that keeps my old nissan from starting?
If theres no noise and it won't turn over at all, it's the starter.
Get down there where the clutch pedal is my friend. look for a little plastic stopper on the clutch pedal where the neutral safety switch is. these break a lot. When they do pushing the clutch doesnt depress the neutral safety switch that lets the vehicle know that you are pushing the clutch pedal. Under that condition the computer wont send power to the starter. dont rig it. go to the dealer and buy a new one. its flat on one side and pointed on the other and fits into a hole on the clutch pedal. its a 30 cent piece that will make the car dead. Do yourself a favor... buy an extra one and change the one on the brake pedal too. dont rig it... go to the dealer. Ask for the little plastic stopper that pushes the brake light and neutral safety switch button. they sell loads of em they will know what you are talking about.

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