Where is starter on 1998 nissan maxima

Remove starter mounting bolts and starter. The solenoid is within the starter where your battery positive cable hooks up to and the starting circuit Was this answer. Please login or register to post a reply. Yesterday My Step 1 - Lift the hood and remove the negative battery cable from the battery making sure the cable end is clear of the battery to avoid an accidental connection. I'm Working Sponsored links. You can buy a new starter, which is rather expensive, or you can buy a rebuilt starter, which is just as good as a new one [source: Allen].

If the problem is really your starter, save yourself a trip to the mechanic and replace it yourself. Jump-starting a car with a bad starter motor will not help start the engine. Jump-starting will only boost battery power. A manual transmission car with a bad starter may be push or tow started but an auto transmission car can not. How long does the starter motor last? On average, a starter motor lasts for miles.

You still have to take certain precautions. However, following these easy steps, you will be able to replace the starter in a matter of minutes.

Park your car in a safe place with enough room for you to work around the front of the car. Open the hood. Unplug the mass airflow MAF sensor electrical connector, if your particular model is equipped with one. The sensor is located on the air duct of the air intake assembly. Just press the lock tab to release the connector form the wiring harness. Remove the air intake assembly.

On some models, you will have to remove hose clamps and mounting bolts securing the air intake assembly to the engine and engine compartment. Depending on your particular model, you may need a screwdriver, Phillip's screwdriver, a wrench, or a ratchet and socket. Once you remove the assembly, you should be able to see and have access to the starter motor. Disconnect the power or battery cable form the starter solenoid using a wrench or ratchet and socket.