#1
|
|||
|
|||
2006 Maxima - No Start problem
A No Start problem just began for my 2006 Maxima. Battery has a good charge, and when I try to start all I get is a rapid click, click, click, click. Dash lights and windows work fine. I thought it might be the starter, but it starts up just fine if I get a jump start. Once I got the jump it ran fine with no issues for one week, then same problem occurred this morning. Got a jump and ran fine all day.
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
suspect the alternator
clip your voltmeter across the battery terminals. 1. take voltage reading & record start engine with or without jumper, then remove the jumper after engine had started. 2. take voltage reading & record a. voltage = to step 1 reading? b. voltage = 13+ 3. while engine is running, turn on heavy electrical loads (headlights, a/c, etc.) a. voltage approx. = 14+ --- alternator is Good b. voltage = step 1 or lower --- alternator is Bad c. voltage = step 2b or lower --- alternator is Bad -- this may not "turn on" the "battery light" in the dash. diode/s in the the alternator could be opened or shorted. replace alternator or the bad diode/s. Diode (or rectifier) is used to convert ac to dc. it is a device that allows one way flow of current (similar to a check valve), from the alternator to the battery. opened diode = no flow of current. shorted diode will let electric current flow either way (will not convert ac to dc). suspect that your alternator has shorted diode/s, when the engine is turned off the alternator will become a load to the battery, hence the battery will be discharged, that's why you need to jump start. unless the car has other issue/s, (eg. phantom drain) replacing a defective alternator alone will not totally eliminate the problem. (if you don't have a voltmeter: take it to autozone (or similar auto parts store who will do free testing) & perform steps 2 & 3. please let us know whatever you have done to correct. Last edited by OilCanObserver; 05-15-2011 at 05:26 PM. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
I have the same problem with a 95 maxima, but jump start doesn't start it. Battery is good and has new spark plugs...suspecting the fuel pump, but I need a professional opinion. Thanks
|
Tags |
2006, maxima, problem, start |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|