Ok here is my living hell... turn my key and i get no lights on the dash,no needle movement from gas,tach,temp even mileage. Also my windows will not work( will workk after the car has been running for a bit) Lights on the dash also start working after a bit of running but very dim. Rear defog switch does not work. also heat/ac blows but does not light up and a/c does not kick on.But the car will run...

 

Well no lights seems like battery to me. Does it have any problems starting? long cranking and such? Check ur fuses too. Good luck!

 

Sounds like drained battery. Don't think it's the alternator but not sure as nothing posted about hard starting. To start, use a multimeter to check your fuses like smokey said to see if they are on their way out. If it's not the fuses, maybe use a battery charger connected to the battery to see if the lights come on right away. Post what happens.

 

Yeah sounds like battery or alt or both.

 

ya man get a 10 dollar multimeter and download a factory service manual from my site, http://zazon.us/maxima

 

ok problem is alternator was replace by nissan a yr ago and the battery is brand new.the car will start right up with no problems

 

Ignition switch probably going out, there is a wire I think its blue and red that is supposed to have potential for things like the a/c, if not powered these accessories will not work, check with a remote start wiring diagram to make sure; but if it is not getting that contact that is made with the ignition switch they won't come on.

 

alright thanks. UPDATE I wass tinkering around and pulled a few fuses now here is the kicker i pull out fuse #13 with the engine running then the windows will work and the rpm gauge and everything else starts to come on then i put the fuse back and everything goes out and there is a huge load on the engine as you can hear the drop in rpm.