Electrical - Engine No Crank/No Start Below 0 Degrees F.

Classification:
EL04-033

Reference:
NTB04-107

Date:
September 16, 2004

2002-2003 MAXIMA; ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK (NO START) WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BELOW 0°F

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2002 - 2003 Maxima (A33)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

A "No Crank" (starter doesn't work) incident under all of the following conditions:

1. The vehicle sat for several hours (cold soak) with outside temperatures below 0°F (-17°C); and

2. The vehicle was then driven for a short period of time (5-10 minutes); and

3. The engine was then turned OFF for a short time (5-15 minutes); and

4. The starter didn't work (the engine would not crank) when a restart was attempted.

NOTE:
This TSB applies only if all of the above occurred.

ACTION:





Replace two relays:

Throttle Control Motor Relay

and,

Park/Neutral Position Relay (with A/T)

or

Clutch Interlock Relay (with M/T)

NOTE:
The part number for each relay is the same (see Parts Information).





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