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I own a 1999 altima & it won't start. It died a few weeks ago and we thought it was the alternator but when we looked it needed a belt replaced so we bought the belt & it started right up. I was driving it home & as I was stepping on the gas it was losing power. Didn't make any sounds, just died on the side of the freeway. Now it's home and we charge the battery and it only last 2 or 3 times to start it. So we get a jump & as soon as the cables come off, it dies. Any suggestions on where to start?
Re: I own a 1999 altima & it won't start. It died a few...
Yes get a new battery,,the old one probably,cant hold a charge,,then have you alt ck out to see if it is charging,,the car will run on the battery,,until no juice is left,,alternator recharges the battery,,
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1st move is to ck the fuel PSI & emissions. Possible cooling system cause.Scan computer & check sensor readings & the emissions readings are the first moves. Check spark plugs, ignition spark etc. Good luck
Hello u69men33, I am very sorry you're having problems, but, I do have a couple of thoughts.
My first thought is that you have a bad alternator. I say this because, once the engine is running the alternator output should be enough to keep the car running, even if the battery is weak.
My second thought is, and this seems less likely, your new battery doesn't have enough cranking amps for the make and model of your vehicle.
Many people are not aware that vehicles have a minimum cranking amp requirement for the battery that is determined by the equipment in the car. So, they just go and get a new battery that looks like it's about the same size.
A word to the wise, if you're not sure you got the right battery, call any parts store give them the year, make, and model of your car and have them look up what the minimum cranking amps should be, then, look on your battery to make sure it has atleast that many cranking amps. If the battery is new and has the right cranking amps, my money would be on a bad alternator.
I hope this info helps you.
Check alternator belt. Light is to show alternator working, not battery state. If you have a volt meter check output is around 12.5 -14.5 volts when car running.
you call it the serpentine belt, we call it the fanbelt.it,needs tightening,slightly loosen the alternator, then pull away from engine and tighten belt, tight enough when you can move longest part of the belt, between pulleys, 1/2 inch in/out.
if squeel re occurs fit new belt.
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
My 2003 325xi died on the highway a few weeks ago, and I thought it was the battery. It turned out to be the alternator, which was an expensive problem to repair. If your battery is new, it could be the alternator, or a problem with the electrical system. I find the BMWs to be too complicated electrically, which often leads to problems! I'd check your alternator...
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