Nissan Maxima: How To Replace Starter?

Replace Starter

Nissan Starter Replacing Procedure.

First Test and confirm that starter is faulty.

Starter Testing Procedure


The easiest way to test the performance of the starter is to perform a voltage drop test.

The battery must be in good condition and fully charged prior to performing this test.

• Connect a voltmeter between the positive and negative terminals of the battery.
• Turn the ignition key to the START position and note the voltage drop on the meter.
• If voltage drops below 11.5 volts, there is high resistance in the starting system.
• Check for proper connections at the battery and starter.
• Check the resistance of the battery cables and replace as necessary.
• If all other components in the system are functional, the starter may be faulty.

Many automotive parts stores have starter bench testers available for use by customers. A starter bench test is the most definitive way to determine the condition of your starter.


NOW FOLLOW THE BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF STARTER:



Maximas use a gear reduction starter which has a set of ratio reduction gears; the brushes on the gear reduction starter are located on a plate behind the starter drive housing. The extra gears make the starter pinion gear turn at about 1 / 2 the speed of the starter, giving the starter twice the turning power of a conventional starter.

The starting system is comprised of the following components:

1. Permanent magnet gear-reduction starter motor with a solenoid-actuated drive.
2. Battery.
3. Remote control starter switch (part of the ignition switch).
4. Park/Neutral Position switch (Automatic models).
5. Clutch Pedal Position switch (on manual transmission models).
6. Starter relay.
7. Heavy circuit wiring.

Starter Removal Procedure:

Recommended to 

See Figures 1 and 2

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. On the VE30DE and VQ30DE engines, remove the air duct.
3. Disconnect the starter wiring at the starter, taking note of the positions for correct installation.
4. On the VE30DE engine, remove the connector brackets.
5. Remove the starter-to-engine bolts ,and remove the starter from the vehicle.

Fig. Fig. 1: Removing the starter (automatic transaxle)

Fig. Fig. 2: Starter location and mounting detail-manual transaxle

To install Starter:


Holding the starter in position, insert and tighten the attaching bolts. Be careful not overtorque the mounting bolts as this will crack the nose of the starter case.

Install the starter wiring in the correct location.

On the VE30DE engine, install the air duct and the connector brackets.

Connect the negative battery cable.

Start the engine a few times to make sure of proper operation.

Testing Camry Starter

Testing vehicle starter is very easy:---


You can do the testing on vehicle without removing it.


See the diagram shown below:---






Remove the solenoid wire  and attach a remote wire. Apply battery voltage and see if the starter cranks, try a few times and if it works every time, the starter should be ok.

At the removed wire, attach a test lamp, turn the ignition switch to START, the lamp should light up showing power is going to the solenoid.


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2006 GM Montana: How to replace Starter Solenoid?

When the ignition is turned ON,just a one click noise is head and nothing else.

First test the battery voltage.If its proper 12 volts,then try jump start.If the same Click is heard and nothing else then yes its starter related.


The 1-click per ignition cycle is the classic sign of a faulty Starter Solenoid.
On 06 Montana, the solenoid is mounted to the side of the starter motor, and is most commonly replaced as a starter assembly (the new starter comes with a new solenoid).
Before replacing the starter unit.Try this procedure:---------
There is an old trick that will sometimes make the car start. Have someone lightly tap on the solenoid while another person is cranking the ignition. Just give a quick double check to the connections at the solenoid, looking for any loose, broken or damaged wires. If the visual inspection checks ok, replace the starter. (The 3.5L engine is shown in the image below.

The Part Location diagram is as follows:---------



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Oldsmobile STARTER MOTOR NOISE DIAGNOSIS?

The details are as follows :---

The starting, or cranking system consists of the battery, starter motor, ignition switch and related wiring. These components are connected electrically. When the ignition switch is turned to theSTART position (and the theft protection module recognizes the key code, as equipped) battery voltage is applied to the starter solenoid (through the theft deterrent relay, as equipped) S terminal and the solenoid windings are energized. This causes the plunger to move the shift lever, which engages the pinion with the engine flywheel ring gear. The plunger also closes the solenoid contacts, applying battery voltage to the starter motor, which cranks the engine.

When the engine starts, the pinion will over-run and spin at engine speed (rather than starter motor speed) to help prevent flywheel and starter motor damage. When the ignition switch is released (removing the voltage from the solenoid) the plunger return spring disengages the pinion. In order to prevent excessive over-run, the ignition switch should be released as soon as the engine starts.

WARNING

Never operate the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. Allow it to cool for at least two minutes. Overheating, caused by too much cranking, will damage the starter motor.

The vehicles covered by this guide use several different starter motor applications. When obtaining a replacement starter motor, make sure you get the correct unit. In nearly every case, the starter motor is considered non-serviceable which means they are not user-serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly.

Starter motors do not require lubrication. In general, starter motors give little trouble. Most no-start or hard cranking complaints can be traced to a low battery, poor connections, defective fusible link, engine oil too thick for the weather conditions and other non-starter related causes.

Although different starter motors are used on different engines, the removal and installation procedures are very similar. The main differences are getting to the starter (air dam removal or radiator baffle removal requirements on some applications).

STARTER MOTOR NOISE DIAGNOSIS

High-Pitched Whine During Cranking

A high-pitched whine during cranking (before the engine fires), although the engine cranks and starts okay, means the distance it too great between the starter pinion and flywheel. This distance is governed by thin metal shims between the starter motor and the engine block. Likely a shim needs to be removed. This is often the case after a starter motor has been changed. The replacement starter may not fit exactly as the original so shims are normally used to adjust the starter in or out to get proper tooth meshing.

High-Pitched Whine After Engine Fires

A high-pitched whine after the engine fires, as the key is being released, although then engine cranks and starts okay, is sometime an intermittent complaint. It is often diagnosed as starter "hang-in" or a weak solenoid. This usually means the distance is too small between the starter pinion and flywheel. Flywheel runout (out-of-round) contributes to the intermittent nature of the complaint. Again, shimming the starter correctly should cure the problem. The GM shims are generally 0.040 inch (1mm) thick. Install the shims, one at a time, until the noise is gone. GM recommends that you use no more than two shims and do not exceed 0.080 inch (2mm).

Loud "Whoop" Noise

A loud "whoop" after the engine starts, while the starter is still engaged, often sounding like a siren as the engine RPM is increased while the starter is engaged, is usually a starter drive problem. On starters that can be serviced (very few on the vehicles covered by this guide), a new starter drive should solve the problem. On non-serviceable starters, replace the starter assembly.

Rumble, Growl or Knock

A rumble, growl or in severe cases, a knock as the starter is coasting down to a stop after starting the engine may be traced to a bent starter armature. On starters that can be serviced (very few on the vehicles covered by this guide), a new armature (if available) should solve the problem. On non-serviceable starters, replace the starter assembly.

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