What are the reasons why the Nissan Tiida won't start?
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Nissan Tiida won't start for the following reasons: 1. No fuel in the vehicle: The dashboard will display this situation, and it can be resolved by refueling at a gas station. 2. Wrong gear position: When starting the car, the gear must be placed in P or N position, otherwise the car won't start. If this is the case, simply adjust the gear to the correct position. Additionally, for manual transmission cars, the clutch must be pressed to start the engine. 3. Dead car battery: In this case, the battery needs to be charged. Car owners should regularly check and replace the battery. 4. Spark plug issues: The owner can unscrew the spark plug, clean it, and then reinstall it to resolve the issue.
That day my Tiida just wouldn't start no matter what, making me sweat with anxiety. I called my mechanic friend who said it was 80% likely a dead battery, especially common in winter. He taught me to measure the voltage with a multimeter, and sure enough it was only about 10 volts. Another possibility was a faulty starter motor - you'd hear clicking sounds but the engine wouldn't turn over. The fuel pump could also be suspect, listen for humming sounds under the rear seats. The most easily overlooked culprit is the crankshaft position sensor - if that fails, even the tachometer won't display. Turned out I'd been careless - left the headlights on after parking and drained the battery. After jump-starting, I made a special trip to charge the battery for half an hour. Now I always check all electrical switches before leaving the car.
