Cranks will not start

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CIARA VANLANDINGHAM
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  • 2009 NISSAN TITAN
  • 5.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 190,000 MILES
Okay the problem I am having with my truck is at first it was cranking but not popping off, so I assumed it was the fuel pump. Replace the fuel pump then I assume that the battery was no good. Replace the battery, then I replace the battery terminals. Then I had the starter checks because it was not turning over anymore. The starter was bad and replace. The truck still will not turn over. I just ordered all new release and very confused do not know what else it could be.
Friday, March 30th, 2018 AT 8:40 PM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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The problem started when you replaced the battery and terminals. I would start by checking the wire to the starter. I have seen where the wires look good but corrosion on the inside made bad contact. If you can get at the starter wire easily then try a jumper wire from the battery to the starter. Since it started with replacing the battery I would recheck the connections.
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Saturday, March 31st, 2018 AT 7:08 AM
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I will check into that. Also, about a year and a half ago I was going to the mall and I went to turn my truck off and it still was running and I could completely remove the key. I drove to my friend's house and we worked on it for several hours turns out then it was the ignition switch relay. I move the relay around and checked under where the ignition switch was and it worked just fine, until now. Where the car at first was cranking but not popping off now it is not even turning over like if it had a drained battery.
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Saturday, March 31st, 2018 AT 8:14 AM
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MIKE H R
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Go to a automotive store, most check batteries for nothing. Reason I say this is that I had a garage put a new battery in a car, I assumed since the battery was new there would not be a problem. Car sat for a couple of days and went to start it and nothing. Checked for voltage drain in the alternator, radio memory, and anything that would cause drain. Come to find out that the new battery had a weak cell and the battery would drain in not time. I learned the hard way that even with things that are new can have a defect.
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Saturday, March 31st, 2018 AT 12:40 PM
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CIARA VANLANDINGHAM
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When I brought it back to get tested it says it was a good battery. I read somewhere that it could be if the Nissan switch is bad it will not allow it to turn over which is why my fuel pump is not kicking on.
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Saturday, March 31st, 2018 AT 1:37 PM
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MIKE H R
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Check the neutral safety switch, to see if it is letting voltage to start the truck, have you had the system scanned for any stored codes.
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Saturday, March 31st, 2018 AT 5:48 PM
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CIARA VANLANDINGHAM
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Where would that be located?
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Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 7:27 AM
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MIKE H R
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There is a switch on the brake pedal arm that controls that locking mechanism.
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Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 7:35 AM
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CIARA VANLANDINGHAM
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This is what I found.
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Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 11:19 AM
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KEN L
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The transmission range sensor is located at the transmission. Here is a wiring diagram and a guide so you can test to see where you are losing power. The range sensor is on the transmission where the link cable connects.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

There is a starter relay I would check as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Here is the starter relay location (below).

Please run down these guides and report back

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 AT 11:35 AM
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CIARA VANLANDINGHAM
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Okay thank you for that. I got the truck turning over but the fuel pump is not coming on.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 6:52 PM
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KEN L
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Do you have a security light flashing when you are cranking it over?
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Monday, April 16th, 2018 AT 9:18 AM
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Nothing.
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Monday, April 16th, 2018 AT 9:36 AM
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I am at a complete loss. The truck starting but not turn over off. I have looked for the fluid pump relay cannot find it and I do not know if there security switch anywhere.
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Monday, April 16th, 2018 AT 9:39 AM
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KEN L
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Good then it sounds like you have a fuel pump relay or you lost power to the relay. Here are the engine and fuel pump wiring diagrams so we can test for power. The fuel pump relay is located in the IPDM under the hood.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, April 16th, 2018 AT 9:42 AM
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CIARA VANLANDINGHAM
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Do you know if Titan XE 2009 has a security switch?
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Monday, April 16th, 2018 AT 10:02 AM
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There is no security switch, do you have any questions on how to check to see where you are losing power. Is there power at the relay?
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 AT 10:04 AM
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CIARA VANLANDINGHAM
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Sorry, it has been so long I kind of lost hope. I do not know where it is losing power at. The fuel pump still not kicking on. Help.
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 2:59 PM
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KEN L
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I have an idea can you please check the ignition for spark?

Here is a guide please check toward the bottom:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

I am thinking the crankshaft sensor could be out which will cause the fuel pump relay not to come on.

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 9:29 AM
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Okay, I finally replace the crankshaft sensor and nothing.
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Sunday, May 13th, 2018 AT 3:18 PM
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Okay so we have the engine turning over lets run the codes to see what comes up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

After you replaced the crankshaft sensor does the engine have spark now?

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Monday, May 14th, 2018 AT 9:50 AM

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