You should only be concerned with lights that remain on for several minutes after the car has been started. If the battery is going dead in two days, your are pulling at least an amp. So you must charge that battery up to full, hydrometer test and voltage test, test the range of operating conditions. If ther eis no apparent problem then a scanning tool needs to be used to reset your car's computer. Chuck-Thanks for the info chuck i will do just that i was thinking that a small draw might might be coming from the stereo system. Reassemble the lines going to and from the power steering pump reverse of Step 5. Same 12 millimeter nut to tighten the terminal.
Did you notice problems when starting the car? When you pull the fuse for the problem circuit, the current draw will drop. Turn off the radio and listen closely as you drive the car. Read the meter in Amps. You must start with a known full charge battery tested after a full charge with a battery hydrometer to test the electrolyte in each cell at 1. So, for the first few states she lived in, it was re-set for free. If you can't find it, call Nissan and they will give you the code for free.
However if the Check engine light is flashing, you should not be driving it as damage is being done to the converter. This one has broken off over time so I'm just going to place it aside. Once you get that off, you can remove the retaining ring by gently pulling on it. Check out our page for great deals and coupons on safety glasses, gloves and battery terminal brushes for your Maxima! Get yourself one of these chips. Remember that an automotive battery when depleted 20% is considered dead. The second positive battery cable here, I'm going to take that off. I turn it off and I'm good for another few months.
Then I suggest jacking up the car to get under it and the middle is a tension pulley and you have to loosen that and it also is a 14mm I think. Place a collection pan beneath the transmission drain pan to catch the used transmission fluid as it falls. . If you get more than the very smallest of sparks, something is draining the battery. Unfortunately, when the red light is illuminated the problem is at its peek. On my 1987 Maxima there is a button to push to reset the light. I can remove the fusible link from the battery.
I'm going to be very careful holding the wrench, isolating it with my hand from the vehicle body. Repair the source, light will go out if that was the only problem. They have the plastic insulator at the bottom. Some emission components are covered beyond the standard warranty. Car batteries contain dangerous and flammable fluids. Same stud that will accept the 12 millimeter nut that hooks to the fusible link.
Crawl underneath right wheel hub and remove the pressure line-to-pump banjo bolt with a socket wrench. Repeat for all spark plugs. Would a multimeter on amp mode work the same as an ampmeter? Is the engine misfiring or not performing like normal? Many early warning light of this nature were set to illuminate based on mileage. Mechanic could not guarantee that light would not come back on. A lot of the time these guys are clueless. I was given a pamphlet on what to do once you reset.
Your battery is depleted when it is used to start the car, but then recharged when you drive your Maxima, the corrosion limits the ability for your Maxima to recharge the battery when driving. If you get more than the very smallest of sparks, something is draining the battery. Secondly run down to your local parts store and pick up the haynes or chilton repair manual for a few bucks and follow the step by steps given there. It is possible that this can set a check engine light if one of the manifolds are cracked. Expected readings: After recharging the battery and testing with an hydrometer must have 12. Chuck Chuck Tribolet wrote:One quick check is to charge it up, and then, with the key out, remove the negative cable. Continue to check the level of the power steering fluid while the engine is hot as well as before, during and after the next few times you drive the vehicle.
Slip is detected by thes detectors on each weheel - if there is a difference between them it will alarm the slip light. With the battery test and known good, hook up in the car with clean terminals, no grease. Luckily, I was able to drive for about 3 hrs on the battery alone. Insert the new power steering pump into your 2003 Maxima. Go to auto zone and have the codes read for free. Your first stop should be Advance Auto Parts with an inventory of 1 Battery Terminal Components parts for your Nissan Altima.
Transmission codes may set the check engine light to appear. If the battery in your 2002 Nissan Maxima has crusty white or green build-up and corrosion on the clamps, posts or terminals, you can improve the performance and lifespan of your battery significantly by cleaning it. Again, you can only move it so far. The computer system is capable of correcting some minor abnormalities, but if the light continues to come on after multiple car starts, it is probably sensing something that would imply a visit to the diagnostic mechanic is in order. If the car is running okay, get it fixed in a reasonable amount of time such as within the month. Go ahead and reinstall the first cable and the fusible link.