Re: Help! 98 Nissan Altima is "dead"

On Sep 23, 4:25 pm, yaku85 <yak...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I hope someone can help me with this problem. I recently did tried to
> replace my intake manifold gasket and  I had re-assembled everything
> back. I placed the key in the ignition and switched the ignition to
> "accessory" mode and the dash lit up and everything was fine. However,
> when I attempted to start the car, I heard a click and everything went
> dead. I have tried on several occasions to restart the car and even
> with the key just on "accessory" mode  nothing happens. The fuses all
> look fine and I have checked over the engine area for any loose
> connections.  I'm not sure if the circuit breaker tripped and it
> simply needs to be reset or maybe there is a recurring short.  Any
> help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

first make sure you are getting battery power to the engine and
system... turn on the lights and wipers and radio... then try to start
the car.   the dome light should go out if your connection is bad.
when you took off intake you may have loosen up the negative from the
battery.   if still nothing it may be your starter selonoid not making
connection.  if you have good battery power to the starter terminals
you may try to energise the starter and be careful... by jumper ing
the start terminal to the big fat wire batter y wire.   make sure you
are in park and parking brake set.

if starter wont operate.... you know what the problem is.   most auto
part stores will test the starter for free... but you have to remove
it and take it in for them to test.   good luck.

ps:   i had this problem and found out was a bad battery
connection...   car would not start but i could jump from another
battery and it would start.   terminal had corrosion and make a poor
connection.