Why is my Nissan battery not charging properly?
If the battery is not old or faulty, it is probably caused by an alternator issue that results in the battery not charging properly. Have the alternator checked and if an issue is found, replace it. It is preferable to have a new alternator installed by a dealer.
What’s the voltage of a car battery with no power?
ASSUME YOU MEAN WITH NO SHORE POWER AND ENGINE OFF– THAT VOLTAGE IS OK– ABOUT A 40% DISCHARGED BATTERY. The Chassis battery running is 14.35. VERY GOOD– THAT IS WHERE IT SHOULD BE.
How to check the voltage of a car battery?
Open circuit voltage test. A reading of 12.65-12.77 volts means your battery has a full charge. 12.45-12.54 volts means you have a 75% charge, 12.24-12.29 is 50% charged, and 11.99-12.06 volts is 25% charged. 11.75-11.89 volts means your battery is dead.
What causes Nissan Altima battery to occasionally drain overnight?
What causes the OEM battery on a 2011 Nissan Altima to occasionally drain overnight so that the vehicle has to be jumped? There are two possible reasons for this. One is that the battery is defective. A cell going dead on a Nissan battery is fairly common and this can result in the intermittent starting problems.
What are the symptoms of a bad Nissan Maxima alternator?
Here are the most common symptoms of a bad alternator in a Nissan Maxima: The battery light is designed to tell you that there is not enough voltage to properly charge the battery, or that the battery itself is not holding the proper voltage. In rare occasions the service engine soon light may light up.
What happens when the battery dies on a Nissan Maxima?
When the battery gets so dead it will no longer be able to power your Maxima’s ignition system. As the ignition system is no longer able to produce a full powered spark, the engine will begin to sputter and stall.
Why does my Nissan Altima battery keep draining?
In my opinion, since we do not hear–on this forum– of Altima alternator problems, there is nothing wrong with your alternator, if your vehicle is 100% factory stock. If you have modded your car, who knows what could be draining your battery.
Why does my car battery not start while running?
As of yesterday, will NOT start on battery. WILL always start when push-started (so far). While running, will stumble at idle with lights on, and voltage meter shows spikes when turn signal on. Initial Conclusion: The battery (via loose connection or ???) is somehow being isolated from the system.