What happens when the alternator on a Pathfinder goes bad?
The process can sometimes take an hour or so, but it’s worth it to know before throwing money into a battery that you do not need. As described above, a bad alternator will drain your Pathfinder’s battery fast. When the battery gets so dead it will no longer be able to power your Pathfinder’s ignition system.
What should the voltage be on a Nissan Pathfinder?
Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your Pathfinder turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire. With the engine off, you should get a reading somewhere between 12.0 volts and 12.6 volts.
Can a bad serpentine belt cause an alternator to stop charging?
It’s worth noting that a bad serpentine belt can cause the alternator to stop charging effectively. It’s pretty easy to tell if one is bad. It’ll look dry rotted. If it’s been slipping a lot it’ll have a glossy shine to it.
What should I do if my Nissan Pathfinder battery is not working?
Replace the cables and fully tighten them. Jump the vehicle and after it starts, allow the donor vehicle to remain connected for about 15 minutes. Disconnect the donor vehicle and try staring the Pathfinder. If it starts, the problem has been resolved.
Why does my Nissan Pathfinder le3.5 not start?
To do this, put all the windows up, lock the doors and trunk and ensure that the hood is closed. Then manually cycle the key in the driver’s door lock to disarm the alarm. Once this is done, the system can be reprogrammed. Why does a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE3.5 still not start after the loose battery cable that caused the problem was tightened?
Can a positive battery be installed on a Nissan Armada?
I clipped the positive cable since I was unable to to remove the M8 hex nut, crimped on a copper terminal and assembled. All good, just be advised. Perfect fit for my 2011 Nissan Armada. Saved a ton of money fixing ourself and no more worries about not starting due to connection issues from corroded connection.
Why does my Nissan battery keep going dead?
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. This issue often does not show up on a load test.
What’s the problem with a new alternator and battery?
Had it installed at a mechanic and the same problem would happen. After being jumped, it would start but putter out in like 4 minutes. The mechanic went out of their way and bought a different alternator from a different vendor; installed it and the same problem happened.