No starter operation?

Tiny
JCSMOMMA84
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  • 2006 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 27,000 MILES
I will preface this by saying I know just about nothing about cars. I have a 2006 Nissan Sentra that we've never had any problems with, but this evening it will not start. It will not turn over at all, and I hear no clicking or anything from the starter. All of the interior lights, headlights, radio, etc. Come on fine. The power windows and door locks also work fine. I can also hear the fuel pump when the car is turned to "on", so I don't think there is a problem there. We tried to boost the battery off of our other car (2008 Nissan Armada, although I doubt that matters) but that did not work. I am about to have the car towed to the dealership in the AM, but wanted to see if I am missing something. Is the starter our problem? I know this probably sounds lame, but I don't know how to check the battery connections to make sure they are okay. I guess that could be the problem too? Oh, and there is gas in the car. I don't want to waste a bunch of money having the vehicle towed if there is something obvious I am missing. Thanks for the advice.
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 AT 11:51 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
Thank you for the donation.

It would be a good idea to check the battery connections, but as all other items are working fine. I would be thinking that the starter relay may be faulty or the transmission isolator switch is acting up, these will need to be tested and replaced if faulty.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, May 19th, 2008 AT 12:10 AM
Tiny
ROSASDIVINAS
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I am having the exact same problem.
But I have a 2006 Altima

how many miles did your car have? Was it covered under warranty with nissan?
What was the final resolution to the problem?

Thanks for your help.
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Monday, October 6th, 2008 AT 6:01 PM
Tiny
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More than likely, it your battery. Unfortunately battery is not covered under the warranty.
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Thursday, October 9th, 2008 AT 2:28 PM
Tiny
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On my car I tried everything the relay battery swap and starter come to find out it was my negative cable take some jumper cables and attach both to the negative post of ur battery and attach the other 2 ends to the chassis or any part of the motor as long as it it metal and solid like a altinatr bracket then turn the engine over and see if it starts if it does then just replace ur negative cable
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Sunday, October 19th, 2008 AT 9:10 PM

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