I went out to my 98 Maxima GLE this morning and tried to start her up but nothing happened. The car doesn't even try to start, when I turn the key nothing at all happens. No power, no lights, the power locks are not even working.
So my question is, is this a battery problem? It sure does seems like it since there is no power at all.
I bought this car used in Feb 04, so I don't know the battery's history. I took a look at the battery and it is a Batteries Plus Battery, it had a sticker on it that said 11/04/03, I am assuming that is the last service date.
Can anyone give me some suggestions one what step I should take next? I am going to try and take care of it myself.
Any information is greatly appreciated.
Try wiggling the posts on the battery. If there is absolutely no response when you turn the key, the battery is the cheapest and quickest thing to check. It could just be a loose connection.
quickly touch the terminals together, without the battery being hooked to the car. use a wrench for this. this sounds crazy, but it jolts the battery for a second and "wakes it up".
if ya see a spark, and have a voltmeter handy, check for 14 volts.
it's a definate battery prob.
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Don't get me wrong...my husband is a smart man but he knows more about computers than cars.
I am comfortable dealing with this...
I figure i will just disconnect the battery and take it into batteries plus and let them test it. I hope it is just the battery.
Thank you for all of the suggestions.
josey
why dont you just buy a new battery?!oh yea, an before installing the new one, clean the acid and rust an crap from those loops, using some fine sandpaper.you shall get a better response!
I am having similar problems on my 99. I replaced the battery about a week ago, drove it a few times, then yesterday my car would not start. I am suspecting it is the alternator, but have not performed the voltage checks. Is this a known problem on late 90's Maximas? Also, anyone have tips on finding a reman alternator and swapping it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I have a 96 maxima that i've had since mid-02 and i've have no problems with the alt. or the battery. The only thing that seems to be a reoccuring thing with her is the O2 Sensors. ( 4 sensors,.... replaced all 4 since ownership) She has 111000k and still going Strong!
quickly touch the terminals together, without the battery being hooked to the car. use a wrench for this. this sounds crazy, but it jolts the battery for a second and "wakes it up".
if ya see a spark, and have a voltmeter handy, check for 14 volts.
it's a definate battery prob.
yeah don't do the wrench shit - u can end up electrocuting yourself/and or welding the wrench to the battery terminals. Just go to a autozone even, and they'll check the voltage for ya.
just go to advanced or auto zone and they will check it for you. If the battery is loosing charge while sitting still then it is either the battery or a diode in the alt. is screwed....when the diode is working it will only let power pass one way. WHen it goes out power can go two ways, therefore is can drain you battery while stitting still. An easy way to check your alt is jump the car then once it is up and running pull the Battery cable off (I think its negative) if the car continues to run then the alt. is good (assuming the diodes are working properly) if the car dies then the alt. is bad (this is the way I check mine)....the easiest way would be just to let somewhere hook it up to their machine.
yes there was an alt recall in the US as well...just call your dealer with your VIN and they can check to see if your car applies and if so if the service has been done or not.
98 Maxima will not start
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same trouble for a 99
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