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1995 Nissan Hardbody Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Starter, Battery.
Mileage: 227,000 miles.

Asked on August 20, 2012

Why won't my truck crank?

I have a 95 Nissan pickup. 2.4l 4cyl. One day I was driving it after raising some hell on the pavement and it began loosing power. Within 1/2 a mile it died. It started once more with barely enough power to pull me in the gas station. The motor will turn over but just barely as if the battery were dead, however ive tried numerous times to jump it off. I thought it may have jumped time so i replaced the timing chain but still no change. When trying to crank and motor is just barely turning over I hear an occasional hiss like the sound of compressed air being released. I don't know where to go from here.
Avatar Asked by joeymitchell

Answer

Replied on August 20, 2012

Check the engine compression.

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Go to above link to understand how to go about from here.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
40,300 answers provided
Replied on August 20, 2012

was the timing out when you replaced the chain?? it is an interference motor. check the compression first.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
24,972 answers provided
Replied on August 20, 2012

Cranks over a few secs with no start

-Been here yesterday with same symptoms, ends up with a starter problem-drop the starter motor and have it load tested-start here and then let me know-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on August 20, 2012

Yo Jess, why is your expert status not showing? Been promoted ?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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