Sometimes when preparing to start car and the ignition switch is turned to the first stop before starting engine there is a loud banging noise in the dash.
SOURCE: 2004 Nissan Maxima
it is a cable that links you transmision to the dashboard
i am not sure what the name of the cable is
but if you hold the start position and switch the gears to neutral it will start.
SOURCE: primera 1990 P10 makes loud noise from belt when starting
i recently experienced the same issue. it can be your tensioner pulley or your water pump see the belts are connected to the pulleys and sometimes get worn out and need to be replaced. especially on a older car see a mecanic
SOURCE: I have a 2003 N16 Nissan Pulsar sedan, 1.8L
Hi Kelly,
sounds like your battery is a bit sick. Or it could be the starter motor solenoid sticking.
The click you are hearing is probably the starter motor solenoid. If you hear a series of loud clicking its usually due to a flat battery in which case you need a jump start from another car.
If you can get someone to charge up your battery using a portable charger and the car starts OK, its a fair bet your battery is on it's way out. You can get your battery tested at any large reputable auto repair shop.
If the battery is OK, the solenoid can get stuck on your starter motor. Often a light tap with a rubber or wooden mallet can free up a stuck solenoid, but ultimately you will need a new starter motor. (BTW The solenoid is the smaller bit attached to your starter motor. There will be heavy wires attached to it) Have a look at link 1 below for more info.
Have a look here for some info to help you understand your starter circuit:
http://www.samarins.com/glossary/starter.html
or
http://www.caradvice.com.au/37/car-doesnt-start-engine-doesnt-start/
or
http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_5225934_diagnose-bad-starter-motor.html
Regards, Steve
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