Lately my 2005 Nissan Altima (3.5L) has been reluctant to start, having a 3-5 second delay from the time I turn the key and the starter begins working to the time the engine starts.
Earlier today the car would not start at all. Again, crank sounded fine, but no start. I do not believe the battery or the starter to be a problem at all since it the crank sounds entirely normal and responds quickly to the key being turned (they are both fairly new).
All lights, including the check engine light, light up if the key is turned short of cranking (power-on) and all electronics work fine as well.
The RPM gauge did not register anything during cranking earlier; however, on a subsequent attempt to crank the car this evening the car started and RPMs began to register as normal. Before this attempt I turned the key to Power without attempting the crank for a few seconds.
The car started without trouble for multiple attempts following the successful start.
My research seems to suggest that the fuel pump is beginning for go; however, I never have any issues with performance while driving (both interstate and city)--no sluggishness or bogging down, no rough idle.
Lastly, about 2 months ago I had a P0420 code show up. I made the decision to reset the code and see if it would come back before taking the car in. I regret this decision as I am pretty sure it is related (have mercy on me). The P0420 code seems to indicate a few different possible points of failure including faulty fuel injectors, I'm just unsure what my best mode of attack would be (short of taking it in to a mechanic--unless this is necessary).
Does anyone have an idea of what overall issue I may be looking at here?
