Battery not retaining charge?

1997 NISSAN MAXIMA
140,000 MILES • 3.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JORANGEL50126
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As i drive i get the airbag light. Before you know it the car starts ti sliw down as ig it has no gas and then stalls. The battery is dead. Brand new alternator and battery. I really need help
Feb 7, 2015 at 10:37 AM
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HMAC300
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have it scanned for codes and check fuse in pic a test light is ok to check them. or volt meter.
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Feb 7, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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It sounds like the battery is not charging. There are three fuses that run the system that need to be checked. Fuse# 60 and Fuse A in the main fuse panel under the hood and fuse #13 in the fuse panel inside the car. Here is the charging system wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. This guide can help check the fuse and power at the fuse as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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Jul 13, 2024 at 3:47 PM