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jnollner
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Apr 17, 2011, 1:57 PM
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I have an 04 Nissan Xterra w/4wd. 3.6l v6 i think.
A few months ago my check engine light came on, but the dealer couldn't figure out what the issue was. I change the oil myself every ~4k miles and recently changed my sparkplugs and air filter. About 3 weeks ago, the passenger side window wiper stopped working. It goes about 1/4 of the distance it normally covers, or doesn't go up at all.
Last week when I tried starting my car, it wouldn't start. The cabin light had been on, but when I turned the key the electrical components all died. I tried a second time and the car started immediatly, so I didnt think anything of it. I had no trouble for about 3-4 days, then the car wouldnt start at all. I called AAA and the guy hooked up his tester, the car started right away, and he said that the battery was getting a charge, but was low, so it most likely needed a new battery but the alternator should be ok. I drove down to Autozone, replaced the battery, it started right up and gave me no problems for another 3-4 days again. Now my car wont start again, the cabin light will turn on when I open the door, but as soon as I turn the key everything shuts off and the engine won't turn over. It can't be the battery, as the new one is only 4-5 days old. But other than that, I imagine it could be next to anything. Any help would be great, thank you.
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Hammer Time
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Apr 17, 2011, 2:00 PM
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You talk about 3 different problems there. Would you narrow that down to one issue per question please.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 18, 2011, 11:26 AM
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What voltage do you read when you can run this thing? About everyone with an automobile should own a battery charger/maintainer which both do the same but "maintainer" is slower. Don't want stuff - no problem, walking if you can is free,
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