REPLACE ALTERNATOR 98 MAXIMA

go to local Autozone or similiar parts seller... they will check it for free and give you a printout of what's needed...
probably just an O2 sensor on the 98 nissan, but I would replace catalytic converter if near 200k miles for GP.

Now you do,here's a link on how to replace your struts.

there is code table here: code table
hope it can help u and good luck

check the temperature sender for your fuel and emissions (not same as sender for gauge is most cases) if fuel injected, if carburated check choke. also ensure plugs and wires are in good shape

First off - 125K mi is nothing on that car (as long as you maintain it). The alternator is actually also the voltage regulator and this aspect of the alternator frequently fails before the actual alternator itself does and causes irregular voltage - so it makes sense you drove without the battery connected but you probably were having irregular power instead of a nice steady 14V (the other thing to know is that even if they do show 14V all the time the amperage may differ, both problems = change the alternator).

took it to a repair shop. they replaced the belts and the alternator, which was apparently bad. ouch.

99 has only a chain......looks like 97/98 have both

You need to see if it has spark at the plugs. If it does then I suspect a clogged fuel filter or a problem with your fuel pump.

Every 30,000 miles you need an air filter, every 60,000 a fuel filter, every 100,000 spark plugs. That's it.

what tipe of spark plug get to my civic d16y7 1998