1994 Nissan Maxima died at red light

1994 NISSAN MAXIMA
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CLAY.HILL
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1994 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

The car died while stopped at a red light. Wouldn't start again. There are no lights, bells, or whistles going off. No warning just died. Any ideas? I appreciate it.
Oct 17, 2010 at 5:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Pick your symptoms below check it and get back with some testing results

**Cranks but no start condition:

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 when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Oct 17, 2010 at 6:41 PM
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