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Search Auto Parts Search 94 nissan altima problem Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting dyersev New User Feb 9, 2010, 12:30 AM Post #1 of 5 (4163 views)      94 nissan altima problem   1994/Nissan/Altima 2.4l 310,000 kilometers My car starts and runs fine but after it has been driven for about 20 minutes the radio starts to turn off an on. This is soon followed by more electronic failure and then the engine complete shuts off. At this point I can boost the car but after I disconnect the cables the car dies a few minutes later.The strange thing is if the car has been sitting for about an hour and receives a boost it charges the battery in under 3-4 minutes and then is capable of starting by it self. Unfortunately this recovery is short lived and the car soon dies again. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. DanD Veteran / Moderator Feb 9, 2010, 7:58 AM Post #2 of 5 (4156 views)      Re: 94 nissan altima problem   Have the charging system tested. The alternator may only be charging enough to keep the warning light off; but not enough to keep the battery at operating voltage. As the battery dies the electronics will one by one shut off, until the engine computer doesn’t have the proper voltage to make its calculations and then it dies. Every time you allow the battery to die; you are shortening its life. Dan. Canadian "EH" dyersev New User Feb 9, 2010, 1:32 PM Post #3 of 5 (4150 views)      Re: 94 nissan altima problem   If the car has been sitting for some time(abut an hour) the alternator charges the battery enough to start the motor. It does this in about 3-4 minutes, which is kind of strange because normally it takes longer. One other thing. I've experience a failing alternator before and the power decline is much more gradual but in my case after the radio starts to turn on and off I have about 3-4 minutes before the engine dies. (This post was edited by dyersev on Feb 9, 2010, 1:36 PM) contumacious1 New User Mar 14, 2011, 5:24 PM Post #4 of 5 (3787 views)      Re: 94 nissan altima problem   The EXACT same thing is happening to me right now. I've had AAA tow me 3 times in the past 5 days. Bought a brand new battery, that wasn't it. Brand new alternator...now its happening any time I turn on lights or anything electrical. Its at the garage right now and the first thing he said is "please dont tell me you got your new alternator at Auto Zone" hmmmmmm? So did you figure out what it was in your car? Please help?? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 14, 2011, 6:07 PM Post #5 of 5 (3784 views)      Re: 94 nissan altima problem   This thread is over a year old. Please only post to recent threads. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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