2001 Nissan Maxima Starting problems

Tiny
BARNEY22
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  • 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,700 MILES
Hey, I need help. For a wile now my car has had a problem starting unless you push in the gas then it starts up just fine and works great until today I tried to start my car after work and forgot to push the gas in during the starting process and it didn't start so I took the key out tried again and all I could hear is one CLICK and nothing would happen I tried several times and all I hear is one CLICK then nothing can you help? And by the way It's a 2001 Nissan Maxima GLE
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 10:05 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 10:20 PM
Tiny
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Do you think my starter is seized up?
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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 10:37 PM
Tiny
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Try shorting out the starter solenoid and see what happens
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Monday, August 16th, 2010 AT 9:37 AM

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