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Old 02-17-2014, 04:17 PM
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no power when key turned

2000 Maxima new starter new battery new MAF ran good for 2 days turned off at store now won't start no dash lights radio nothing all under hood fuses good any suggestions??? (besides burning it)
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Bad connections to the battery possibly. I would think that if it were the alternator itd still have a little power. A little vague...
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No power when key turned

Check the battery connection, retighten the positive and negative post
Check the fusible link box (positive side)
Read this link page 11
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Maxima/2002/EL.pdf
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already checked battery connections, starter connections fusses under hood test good thinking ignition switch????
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Originally Posted by fzndz4life
already checked battery connections, starter connections fusses under hood test good thinking ignition switch????

Kinda doubtful.


Since you just worked on the battery, starter, and whatever else I would go back over everything that has recently been disassembled.


Have you checked your battery while the car is off? What kind of voltage are you seeing? More than 12vdc? Less?


Do you have a Volt-ohm meter?


My guess is loose wiring, maybe battery terminal connections not making good contact. Also check the plug/terminals on the starter & alternator.
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Is there anything that works? How about the dome lights, the horns - anything?

Check the battery voltage as suggested.

Double check the main fusible link on the battery cable, check the IGN SW fusible link in the fuse box by the battery with an ohmmeter.
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Originally Posted by fzndz4life
2000 Maxima new starter new battery new MAF ran good for 2 days turned off at store now won't start no dash lights radio nothing all under hood fuses good any suggestions??? (besides burning it)
I had same issue with my car it was ignition fuse under hood is a 30 amp fuse my cold air intake was touching a wire on my starer
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