Starting the engine turn the key and I can hear the relays click and nothing?

VICTOR REY MORALES

MEMBER
1995 NISSAN HARDBODY
1.2L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
12,600 MILES

I turn the key, and I can hear the relays click and nothing. Bought a new battery and fired up one time is all. Now I changed the safety switch in the clutch down under the dashboard by the fire wall. Fired right up the first one time and that was that no more starting with key now I just push start it. Point me in the right direction I feel like just throwing it away and get another one.

Sunday, January 12th, 2025 AT 9:38 AM

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
54,144 POSTS

Yep, it sounds like the starter is no good or the interlock relay has gone bad, I would use a test light to test the trigger wire of the starter to see if it is getting power when in the key is in the crank position.

Here is a guide to help and the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works:

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

Please go over this video as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

The starter motor location is on the right side of the engine down low near the rear. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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