No crank, no start

Tiny
CBEYZA1
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  • 2005 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 148,000 MILES
Vehicle won't start randomly when attempting to turn on. It will either won't crank at all or turn on right away. Battery is new. Fuel pump, injectors, coils and spark plugs had been replaced in the last 12 months. My vehicle has a manual transmission so when I depress the clutch all the way and attempt to turn vehicle on there is only dead silence, no click, no crank, nothing. All lights on dashboard turn on as normal, fuel pump primes (I can hear the humming) but nothing. I replaced the crankshaft sensor and still does the same. Checked voltage and alternator and all is good. Sometimes it starts right away (usually when it has been sitting for a while), and sometimes takes a lot of tries, and when it actually turns on, it does it as if there is no issue at all and drives perfectly good. There are no codes, no hesitation when running, no indication of a problem at all.
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
SEVAG P
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Hello,

It sounds like you have loose starter cables, connectors or ground, check battery cables if they are tight and clean.
also read fault codes and send to us for proper diagnosis.

check our link below how to read fault codes.

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

Check our link below how to fix no crank no start problem

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

Hope these helps let us know if you need more help.

thank you.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
CBEYZA1
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I previously checked everything the expert suggested, and as I stated there were no codes. That being said and doing a little more research and hands on, I discovered that the rubber plug in the clutch pedal fell apart, without this rubber in place there is hole in the tab of the pedal which is supposed to depress the switch and allow the vehicle to start. Once I installed a new plug the issue went away and the vehicle starts every time without issues. If your vehicle has a manual transmission and has a no click/no crank issue I recommend checking this component first.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 2:56 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thank you for sharing that information and the video. It is really helpful and I know it will help others. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you have questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 AT 7:07 PM

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