What is the reason for the Nissan Livina not starting with the fan running and headlights on?
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The headlights being on and the fan running indicate that the car has entered emergency mode when it fails to start, which is a normal phenomenon. Below is the relevant introduction: 1. Body: With a length of 4249mm, the Nissan Livina appears similar to a standard A0-class car. In fact, although the Livina has a shorter body length, its wheelbase reaches 2600mm, fully meeting the A-class car standard. A height of 1577mm provides a full and rounded body shape while also offering ample headroom for the driver. 2. Power: Dongfeng Nissan equips the Livina with the same HR16DE all-aluminum DOHC engine as the Tiida, but without the C-VTC continuous variable valve timing intelligent control. This allows the Livina to achieve a maximum power of 77kW at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of 150Nm at 4400 rpm, with a top speed of 180km/h. The engine is paired with either a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. The 0-100km/h acceleration time varies by configuration, typically around 12 seconds.
My Livina had a similar issue a few days ago - the car wouldn't start but the fan and headlights could still turn on, which really puzzled me. Later when a veteran mechanic checked it, we found it was an ignition system problem. Think about it: since the headlights work, it means the battery voltage is normal, and the fan running shows the engine computer is still functioning. But the key reason the car won't start might lie in the starting circuit or fuel system. In my case, it was a damaged starter relay preventing the starter motor from turning - replacing it fixed the problem. Also pay attention to whether the fuel injectors are clogged, or if the fuel pump isn't working causing no fuel to enter the cylinders. The safest approach is to use a diagnostic tool to read the trouble codes and check for any crankshaft position sensor errors. If you can't figure it out yourself, better take it to a professional repair shop quickly - starting issues shouldn't be delayed.
