Trouble starting my 2013 Nissan Pulsar STS
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Asked by Kevin
Sometimes it takes a couple of turns with the key to start my 2013 Nissan Pulsar STS. Seems there's nothing there, then there is.
Answered by CarsGuide
17 Jan 2024This sounds a lot like a faulty ignition barrel or an electronic key that has a semi-flat battery. A worn barrel can often prevent the necessary contacts meeting to complete the ignition circuit and, likewise, an electronic key without sufficient power can also give these symptoms as it struggles to enable the ignition. This can be a very hit and miss thing, which is just how you've described it.
So check the condition of the battery inside the key and perhaps the condition of the car's battery as well. If the situation gets worse, a trip to the auto electrician is probably in order. At least your STS model has a relatively conventional ignition key set-up, rather than the push-button, proximity key of the SSS model which brings another layer of complexity to this function.
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