Nissan Repair: 1996 Pathfinder Intermittent Starte, radio work, safety switch

Question
I've been experiencing problems with my 1996 Pathfinder XE starting for the past week.  It seems to start only after it sits for at least 8 hours.  The battery seems to be okay being that the lights and radio work.  Any suggestions.  

Answer
Kim,

The starter sounds like it is going out.  Now, it could be the starter safety interlock so before you put a starter on it try starting it and with your foot on the brake shift it through the gears.  Now, this only works if it is an automatic.  And, if you do and it does replace the safety switch.  If not it is the starter.