# 240SX help? Trouble starting?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/240sx-help-trouble-starting/80075>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan, 240sx\
**Created:** [June 29, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/240sx-help-trouble-starting/80075 "2013-06-29T22:17:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![2ndgenguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/ba9def/32.png) [@2ndgenguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2ndgenguy)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/240sx-help-trouble-starting/80075/1 "2013-06-29T22:17:46Z")

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I’m currently looking at a used Nissan 240SX S13, and I’m tempted to buy it, however the guy says and I quote, “- Also, will not turn on without first jumping the car with cables attached to the starter solenoid. I have tried to find what it is exactly it needs, and I think it is a Clutch Interlock Relay switch.  
I am not a 100% sure though.” The guy says the battery is dead as well. Any ideas?

Thanks,  
Mike

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**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/240sx-help-trouble-starting/80075/2 "2013-06-30T02:21:44Z")

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The battery is probably dead due to repeated power drains killing the battery. If you are a handy guy figure minimum clean and check all connections, and be ready to trace battery drain. I would give at least 1k below a running car of the same vintage to allow for time and troubleshooting. Your call! And as always have it checked out by an independent mechanic before purchase.