WON'T START - left me stranded.

This has happened a few times last winter and has left me stranded last night!

When starting with the key or the auto start - all dashlights, radio, heater, etc. come on but the engine is dead and will not turn over. There is no clicking, so the battery is fine. I think it is related to the auto start?? After sitting for some time (1 hour last night) it started normally. Any ideas of why this is happening? I would like to disable the auto start but do not know where the valet toggle is...

I do keep the car in a garage at home and my husband thinks the problem could be condensation on the starter that freezes from sitting outside at work all day??

HELP!

... There is no clicking, so the battery is fine. ... HELP!

No click - does NOT mean "batt fine". Most often it means batt DEAD... However, in your case the problem may be bad ign key, relay, starter/solenoid AND bad oxidized contacts. See http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/5 ... also pages 10 and 14.

Pls tell mileage, age?

Condensation rarely affects but hi voltage circuits. Then it makes starting very long and difficult. Remedy against condensation: Do keep engine running for 2min before driving a frozen car into garage.

Thanks for the info, I will do some electronic troubleshooting. I have a 2003 Maxima SE w/~89,000kms. The starting problem only happened a few times and always in extreme weather. I really think it has to do with the auto start - possibly an electronic problem there.

... the auto start - possibly an electronic problem there.

If u follow the links there you'll find the circuit diagrams & inhibit relay location. Condensed water in brake/gear lever etc -switch can inhibit startup, condensation is not typical but possible. Relays are color coded and can be swapped: Just swapping relays might pinpoint the cause.