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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 04:39 AM
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Weird power issues with my 08 3.5 Max

About 3 weeks ago, I went to leave for work and the car had no power. None of the interior lights or dash lights came on and car wouldn't start. I was able to jump start it and get it running again. Ran fine with 0 issues for about 4 days. Then again I went to leave and same thing, nothing like the battery was drained. Tried jumping it again, but was unable to get any power. So I pulled the battery and had it tested. Auto Zone told me the battery was bad. I bought a new battery put it in, and everything was back to normal. About 6 days later I go to leave, same problem. Car has no power, thinking maybe the alternator may have been bad, I went to pull the battery to set it on a trickle charge and take the alt. To get it tested, opened door to pop the hood and everything was working again like normal. All dash and interior lights and car starts up just fine. Flash to another 6-7 days (last night) after using the car to go to work run errands and grab some dinner, I go to leave the restaurant and the car has no power again. I've replaced the battery and since have had the alternator and battery tested and both passed with 0 issues. I'm kind of at a stand still as to were to move forward from here. I'm not super familiar with working on Nissan's and even worse when it comes to any electrical problems (outside of stereo installation I'm at a loss). Anyone have any similar issues or know where I should start next? I've thought it could possibly be the fusible link off the positive terminal. But have been told it could be the starter? That if it goes out I wont get any accessory power as well? Please help. I have no idea what to look at next and cant really afford to take it to a shop/auto electrician.
Old Jan 23, 2020 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Travis Boone
About 3 weeks ago, I went to leave for work and the car had no power. None of the interior lights or dash lights came on and car wouldn't start. I was able to jump start it and get it running again. Ran fine with 0 issues for about 4 days. Then again I went to leave and same thing, nothing like the battery was drained. Tried jumping it again, but was unable to get any power. So I pulled the battery and had it tested. Auto Zone told me the battery was bad. I bought a new battery put it in, and everything was back to normal. About 6 days later I go to leave, same problem. Car has no power, thinking maybe the alternator may have been bad, I went to pull the battery to set it on a trickle charge and take the alt. To get it tested, opened door to pop the hood and everything was working again like normal. All dash and interior lights and car starts up just fine. Flash to another 6-7 days (last night) after using the car to go to work run errands and grab some dinner, I go to leave the restaurant and the car has no power again. I've replaced the battery and since have had the alternator and battery tested and both passed with 0 issues. I'm kind of at a stand still as to were to move forward from here. I'm not super familiar with working on Nissan's and even worse when it comes to any electrical problems (outside of stereo installation I'm at a loss). Anyone have any similar issues or know where I should start next? I've thought it could possibly be the fusible link off the positive terminal. But have been told it could be the starter? That if it goes out I wont get any accessory power as well? Please help. I have no idea what to look at next and cant really afford to take it to a shop/auto electrician.

Not sure if this would help, however please check the fuse on the main positive terminal (maybe its going out). Also, i have seen werid issue with the ground terminal. Pull battery, pull battery tray, trace the negative lead to the body frame. Check to see if you have any breaks. Once you pull tray, you will find the negative wire to the frame and then a braided strap about 3" in length. Check to see if those are okay.

Thats all i can really think of Good luck
Old Jan 23, 2020 | 06:59 AM
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Not sure if this would help, however please check the fuse on the main positive terminal (maybe its going out). Also, i have seen werid issue with the ground terminal. Pull battery, pull battery tray, trace the negative lead to the body frame. Check to see if you have any breaks. Once you pull tray, you will find the negative wire to the frame and then a braided strap about 3" in length. Check to see if those are okay.

Thats all i can really think of Good luck
Awesome! I appreciate the help, I'll check it out here in a few when the snow let's up and update with my results!
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