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.

What should I do if my Nissan battery dies?

They said the battery was ‘low’, but they wouldn’t repalce it cause it wasn’t dead. Told her the next time it does it, call Nissan Roadside to tow it in with a dea battery and it will be replaced. Sure enough it died again, we called Nissan Roadside and told us it would be $80 to have it towed….

Why is the battery on my Nissan Club Dead?

This morning the battery was completely dead. The only light that came on was the little “Vehicle Immobilizer System” icon (in the upper right hand corner, looks like a little red car with a key on it). At first I thought my I-key battery died, so I got my spare and tried to start it again.

Can you take a Nissan Optima back to Nissan?

I just said “**** it” and bought an Optima Yellow-top battery. You can take ur car back to nissan, they shud give u a new battery but they’ll ask u to leave ur car overnight (at least thats what they did to me)

What kind of car won’t start, battery drained?

Car Won’t start, battery drained, please help! I have had an issue with my 2007 altima (80k miles on it). I have searched through the forums but have found mixed results. the issue is this:

Can a bad alternator cause a Nissan to not start?

The tell-tale on Nissans for a bad alternator is Brake and Battery lights coming on at the same time. And your search was bad because everything you have listed in all of your posts have been discussed a number of times on here. This happened about a month ago.

Is the new Nissan battery good for driving?

Newer battery, and it drives fine. No sound at all when turning the key. It’s sitting (at the highest parking spot possible) in my workplace lot while I drive a work truck this week. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

What to do if your Nissan Altima won’t start?

Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Won’t My Car Start? What are common reasons my Nissan Altima won’t start? While there are a variety of reasons your Nissan Altima won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

Car Won’t start, battery drained, please help! I have had an issue with my 2007 altima (80k miles on it). I have searched through the forums but have found mixed results. the issue is this:

How often should I change my car battery?

They said it was dead and had to charge it to assess it. They charged it but said it needed replacement. I had changed this battery about 2 years ago at an EZ lube when I was getting an oil change. However, about every 6-9 months that I go back, they tell me the battery is dead and replace it (under warranty for free).

What’s the problem with my 2006 Nissan Altima?

So, my family owns a 2006 Nissan Altima, and it’s developed a strange problem recently. It would start fine when cold, but then if I park it and come back 20 minutes later, it won’t start again. Apparently this is a thing that happens with Altimas.

Why does my Nissan Altima not turn over?

When do Nissan Altimas go on sale on Amazon?

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What causes a car battery to lose power?

If you’ve let your car sit idle for awhile without using it, usually at least two weeks or more, then your battery might have lost enough power that it can no longer start your engine. After a battery starts a car, the alternator takes over and powers the electrical systems of the car and also recharges the battery, which we’ll talk about next.

Can a car start with a dead battery?

Sadly again learned something when I went on vacation for a month with negative clamp still connected. Came back to a dead battery. If you really need to start a car with dead battery, realize push to starts are different. The clicking sound is normal and is all the electronics firing.

What happens to the battery when the car is off?

There are a few things pulling current when the car is off (clock, etc) but they usually amount to such a small amount of current that it takes many weeks to discharge the battery in a sitting car. You may have something pulling more juice. What’s the temperature outside?

Can a loose battery cable cause a car to die?

In my years as a mechanic, one thing I have learned is that an old battery or loose battery cables can cause really big problems that make it appear that something complicated is wrong with your vehicle.

What should I do if my car battery is dead?

Now connect the black cable clamp to the working battery’s negative (-) battery terminal. Do not connect the final black cable clamp to the dead battery. Instead, attach that clamp to an unpainted, metal part of the car, such as a clean nut on the engine block. This will help ensure a safe jump.

Why is the battery draining on my Dodge Journey?

It is possible that the alternator wasn’t charging the battery enough when the vehicle was running and has left the battery drained. Most parts stores can test an alternator for you. They usually don’t charge anything for this service, they just want to sell you an alternator if you need it.

What’s the problem with my Nissan Altima battery?

Has anyone talked to Nissan dealership & gotten an uncomplicated answer? 2009 Sport Nissan Maxima exact same issue – neither key works – battery good both key fobs. Obviously must have left push button start in on position because pushing key fob to lock car makes windows all go down approximately every 3rd time i lock car or open car.

Why is my Nissan Altima key not working?

Key fob actually popped trunk so she could climb in to pop hood buy manual keys (both) would not work. 36 people found this helpful. Had same problem with my daughters 2012 Murano. Fob would not unlock it. Only one key hole on drivers side. Key would not unlock it either.

Can you open the hood of a Nissan Altima?

Not likely the key would fail in both locks but I suppose it could be damaged somehow. You may be able to open the hood from the underside by either compressing the latch with a long screwdriver or loosening the mounting bolts/nuts and letting the latch come loose. 40 people found this helpful.

What causes a Nissan Altima to stall out?

Engine Fuel pump Battery died Warning lights Won’t start Stalls It all started when my wife left the lights on and the battery died. When we tried to jump start the car, it took a long time until it finally started and after a few minutes I went dead again.

Windshield wiper Brake light Dashboard Door Radio Won’t start Car wont start Lights and dash lights up but NO KEY is displayed/wipers come on and off along with the radio. Key will lock and unlock doors. Could it be the stop light switch if the break lights are working?

What does the ABS warning light on a Nissan mean?

ABS Warning Light: It indicates that your ABS fluid at a low level or possible problem in ABS system, however the ABS light turn on for about 2 seconds after starting engine and then go away, if it remains ON in a car dashboard then it indicate an issue with the ABS.

Is it safe to drive with the ABS light on?

Since the ABS helps with vehicle control and stopping distances, it is an important safety feature to maintain – you never know when you’ll need it. If both the ABS and brake system light come on at the same time, your vehicle is no longer safe to drive.

How old is the battery on a Nissan Leaf?

Alex- Midas checked the battery a week ago battery was good as well as the starting and charging system and the battery is a optima red top battery purchased january of this year its barley a year old.

What drains a car battery while it is off?

So you ask yourself, what drains a car battery while it is off? Most common reasons why your battery drains is because you left your headlights overnight, clock, radio, and security alarm that runs after your car is turned off, bad charging, defective alternator diode, and old battery.

Why does my Ford F-150 have a slow power drain?

This probably sounds familiar for some 2004–2008 Ford F-150 owners, as that generation had parasitic battery drain issues caused by a failed park sensor not allowing the body control module to turn off interior components. Slow power drains are inconvenient and annoying, and result in a shorter battery life.

What does it mean when battery drain is slow?

A slow battery drain when everything is off is called a parasitic power loss. This happens when something – a glovebox light, an amplifier, any electrical component – is pulling power from the battery when it shouldn’t.

What to do if your Nissan Sentra battery is draining?

To make it easy, loosen the bottom bolt about 3-4 turns. Then hit the head of the bolt with a hammer to slide the bushing back which will take the pressure off of the head mounting. Nathan : Of course do this repair with the battery disconnected so you don’t burn something up accidentally.

Is there an antifreeze leak on a 96 Sentra?

49k on a 96 Sentra and have an intermittent antifreeze leak from the head gasket. Took it to the dealer, said he never saw one leak before and wanted $800 to fix. A lot for an in-line 4 engine with lots of working room under the hood.

What causes a Nissan Sentra to overheat?

While there are a variety of reasons your Nissan Sentra is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. When the radiator fans stop functioning properly, the engine temperature will rise.

Who is the mechanic for my Nissan Sentra?

Nissan Mechanic: Nathan, Nissan Technician replied 10 years ago Nathan, Nissan Technician Category: Nissan Satisfied Customers:738 Experience: 17+ sole Nissan Experience, Master ASE and Master Nissan trained. Verified Chat Conversation Started

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