1997 Nissan Altima problem

have the alternator checked, new does not = good. See what codes are turning on the Ck Engine light.

sounds like you have a crank sensor problem. I would go to an autozone and get he could pulled for free and see if it is either a p0725 or p0335 and check back with me.

Sounds like you have a problem with one of your sensors

Hi there, I am a girl (i.e. not car savvy), but I have a 1998 Altima as well, and the first time (4 months ago) I noticed the brake and battery lights on simultaneously, I took it to a Nissan service shop. Everything seemed fine until about a month ago when the symptoms returned. I ignored the problem for 3 days and the car just stopped running, period. Took it back to the shop, figured out it was a fauly alternator, got it sorted, no problem. Today (1 month after replacement), I see the same bloody problem, and I'm taking it back to the shop in the morning. I am wondering... is it the alternator, or something connected to the alternator that is malfunctioning? The 2 alternators put in were "rebuilt" since they didn't have genuine Nissan alternators available. I really hope the dealers aren't taking me for a merry ride.

A car when overheats means two things: (1) Timing may be off including electrical (2) bad head gasket. Chec for code reading with a OBDII reader to be more .
May need a tune up!

you car computer needs to be checked. if the altenator was put in without unhooking the battery this could have fried your computer. for futher help and assistance please call 419 689 1114 for futher assistance i will be more then happy to help

Have your battery checked before you put any more alternators in the car. If your battery has a dead cell or just needs replaced it could be making your alternators cover too much slack and burning them up.

the rectifire in the alternator is not good,it that which control the voltage, u must replace the rectifire,and possibly the regulator is not working in the alternator

Hey! I have a 97 Maxima SE and it runs great too! I have been through 4 alternators in 12 years....3 in the first 5 and finally one for the last 7. Make sure you have a new- Nissan part specific alternator. And, make sure your battery is not weak nor small for your car size. Hope this helps!

Mike

Check your motor mount and make sure you let your car warm up b/c mine does that and if i let it warm up it works and when i replaced the motor mount it worked much better Does it shift rough???