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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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Won't start, single click noise

Hey everyone, long time lurker here. Ive enjoyed reading posts but never actually activated an account. Anyways, heres the issue.

07g35s sedan

About a month ago I changed my battery. The old one (Group 35) to the recommended one(24F). Ever since then I've had issues with it starting. All my accessories, and power work fine, except for when i push to start all I get is a single click. Sometimes it starts right up, sometimes it takes a few tries, but unfortunately last night after a meeting it wouldn't start.

I've replaced the stoplight switch and that wasn't it. The only thing I can think of is that i got the wrong battery or the connections aren't good. I took it to Infiniti and they gave me about 500 different things it could be, racking up a whopping 2,700$ quote.

Any help would be much appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 01:05 PM
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Welcome to the G35 Driver forums! Gotta love the Stealership!

Answer seems obvious, starting issues after battery was replaced? Not all new batteries work as intended, have it tested...could be a dead sell! Also have them check how many volts your charging system is putting out, s/b around 13.5 to 14 volts!
Good Luck & Enjoy the ride!
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Answer seems obvious, starting issues after battery was replaced? Not all new batteries work as intended, have it tested...could be a dead sell! Also have them check how many volts your charging system is putting out, s/b around 13.5 to 14 volts!
Good Luck & Enjoy the ride!
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Much appreciation Gary!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ian Clark
Hey everyone, long time lurker here. Ive enjoyed reading posts but never actually activated an account. Anyways, heres the issue.

07g35s sedan

About a month ago I changed my battery. The old one (Group 35) to the recommended one(24F). Ever since then I've had issues with it starting. All my accessories, and power work fine, except for when i push to start all I get is a single click. Sometimes it starts right up, sometimes it takes a few tries, but unfortunately last night after a meeting it wouldn't start.

I've replaced the stoplight switch and that wasn't it. The only thing I can think of is that i got the wrong battery or the connections aren't good. I took it to Infiniti and they gave me about 500 different things it could be, racking up a whopping 2,700$ quote.

Any help would be much appreciated.
Why would you replace a stoplight switch prior to testing the battery?

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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 11:14 PM
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If I had to take a wild swing from the information you provided... 1) get the battery tested or 2) remove the starter (2 17mm or 14mm fasteners [it escapes me at the moment] from the transmission bell housing) and get that checked.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 11:39 PM
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If I had to take a wild swing from the information you provided... 1) get the battery tested or 2) remove the starter (2 17mm or 14mm fasteners [it escapes me at the moment] from the transmission bell housing) and get that checked.
I believe you can get the same results by crossing the terminals on the starter without removing it! Like I posted, start with the battery first since everything worked prior to replacing the last one!
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
I believe you can get the same results by crossing the terminals on the starter without removing it! Like I posted, start with the battery first since everything worked prior to replacing the last one!
Gary
Ah, I mean to say then not or lol

Learned something new about crossing the cables... also if the battery is fine and it just clicks, tap the starter motor with a long stick and see if it will start.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 09:54 PM
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I'd actually start with cleaning and applying de-ox to the battery terminals and cable lugs. It's amazing how oxidized a battery terminal will get when it's sitting on the shelf in the store and sometimes people forget you need to clean it and the terminal on the wire down to SHINY METAL and apply an anti oxidation grease to them.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 01:32 PM
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^ Truth right there.. we forget sometimes since our batteries have the cover on them.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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I would take it to my local O'reilly and have them test the battery for free. If it's intermittent probably just a loose battery terminal.
 
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