Engine does not crank?

Tiny
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  • 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,000 MILES
Car won't turn over. Battery is a few weeks old. 1/2 tank of gas.
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Thursday, August 31st, 2023 AT 3:36 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the starter has gone bad but to be sure try to crank it over in neutral this will test the gear range sensor. We need to test if the starter trigger wire is getting power to confirm the bad starter.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

We should check the fuses as well. This guide will help with that and show you how the system works and which fuses to test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here is how to change the starter out in case there is power at the trigger wire. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
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Thursday, August 31st, 2023 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Thanks. It's my son's car. He just installed a new battery within the past month. Today he tried to start it and the dashboard lights sort of flickered and it didn't turn over. He hasn't tested the starter. He's 22. Still learning about cars.
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Friday, September 1st, 2023 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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So, it looks like the engine is cranking over but not starting. Please start a new thread.
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Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 AT 10:37 AM

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