2003 Nissan Altima 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S 4cyl doesn't sta

2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
89,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WDARAB
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This morning I go to turn my car on, and it just makes noise but doesn't turn on. It doesn't make a sound like it's actually about to start but stalling...it makes a sound like it's not even starting...just a "eh eh eh" sound. So I disconnected batttery, and took it to AutoZOne, they said it's good..and also recharged it. I took it back, installed it, and same problem. I don't know what it can be...alternator/starter...or something else?!
Aug 17, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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STEVEW84
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Is the car turning over, but no starting or is not turning over at all? If it is turning over, but no starting then you have to find out what you are missing. Fuel, spark, compression.
Aug 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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WDARAB
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@stevew84: What do you mean by "turning over"?
Aug 18, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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STEVEW84
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is the engine moving when you turn to the key to start?
Aug 19, 2009 at 10:10 PM
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WDARAB
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no it doesn't. it ended up being a dead starter. Took it to autozone and it failed their test 3 times. Ordered a Denso...should be here tomorrow.
Aug 20, 2009 at 7:23 AM
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WDARAB
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[quote:9844835b9e="stevew84"]is the engine moving when you turn to the key to start?[/quote:9844835b9e]

I just got the Denso starter, installed it, and still ..SAME sound. I'm so stumped! I mean the original starter did test "bad" at Autozone. when I install a new starter in the car, i get the same sound.

any tips?! should I get the altenator checked?
Aug 20, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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