1998 Nissan Maxima Please Help Soon Thank You

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1998 Nissan Maxima 113000 miles

The lights come on. But the car wont start. My battery is fully charged and I have no idea whether this is an alarm (factory) issue. I am sure that it isnt the altenator. What should/can I do?
Friday, January 18th, 2008 AT 9:52 PM

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Tiny
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Lock and the unlock the door using the key that should take care of the alarm issue also try to place the shifter in neutral and try to start
also try to push on the shifter while trying to starter
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Friday, January 18th, 2008 AT 10:02 PM
Tiny
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.I think someone tried to get into it. The engine isnt even starting up. Not at all. I am trying to do what you said. Even using my key. But its not working. How do I reset this factory alarm? So I can rule the alarm problem out.
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Friday, January 18th, 2008 AT 11:32 PM
Tiny
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If you dont have the remote
use the key to lock and then unlock the door that will deactivate the alarm
check the starter
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Saturday, January 19th, 2008 AT 12:52 PM
Tiny
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I think its the starter.
Even after doing all the great things you suggested.
The car still wont start(the alarm is disabled )
what do I do about a starter issue?
I have no clue where to start!
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008 AT 7:22 PM
Tiny
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Check fuses left side of the dash inside
also under the hood
sits at the back of the engine on top the tranny
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008 AT 9:20 PM
Tiny
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If I Go to a junkyard and get a starter right. Is there any way that I can fix it without having to pay a mechanic cuz im kinda low on funds.
[btw] thank you. You are verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry resourceful!
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Monday, January 21st, 2008 AT 11:19 AM
Tiny
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Used parts is OK
I’m not a big fan of a used electric parts ( but money talk )
but I don’t think its much of a price difference between used and rebuilt
and I would go for the rebuilt if possible
good luck
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Monday, January 21st, 2008 AT 5:20 PM

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