1990 Nissan Maxima not starting

1990 NISSAN MAXIMA
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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my 1990 maxima isnt startring, when I turn the key all I get is a burst of rapid clicking. I am not a car guy at all so any help here would be great.
Jan 6, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks and w/n start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Jan 6, 2010 at 9:36 PM
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Hi rasma

Check your positive battery terminal clean and tight, then your negative, the sound you describe is classic flat battery or poor connection, so if terminal clean doesnt do it get your battery tested.

Regards Don
Jan 13, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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