1999 Nissan Maxima staring up

1999 NISSAN MAXIMA
187,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KISHAWO
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i just got a new starter in car in november of 2009 new alternator in 2008 new exhaust and also new battery in 2008.my car was sitting for 5 months due to no registration just received registration and now it drags when staring it up.completely drag.
Mar 16, 2010 at 11:46 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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battery will drain when sitting for long periods of time, plus its not getting recharged by the alternator because it hasnt been started once you start it, and let it run for ten minutes, it should start with no problem.
Mar 16, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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KISHAWO
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it started up on friday fine with no problem but now my car is dragging when i try to start it now.if the battery is dead what would it do.because my clock lights are a little blurry
Mar 16, 2010 at 6:20 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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well the alternator, still may not be charging, but I got some info, for you to check for a parasitic drain, but check that alternator.
Mar 17, 2010 at 7:01 AM
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https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
Mar 17, 2010 at 7:02 AM
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I know you may not be able to use this info now, but you may need it soon

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_alternator.htm
Mar 17, 2010 at 7:05 AM
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