2010 Nissan Maxima dying while driving. Diag and repair.

[@kinanlaham744]

Impressive work. It is rare to see a video with good quality phone camera and suitable light. Thank you for zooming on the connector.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

glad it helpped

[@vegeta9411]

You’re an honest mechanic. I’m wondering if this is the same issue I’m dealing with at the moment. I replaced my alternator. When I took it out, it was covered in oil because my valves gasket is damage and it’s liking oil. I didn’t clean the harness so hopefully that fixes the problem.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

thanks for the kind words and hope it will fix your issue. please share with the viewers your findings.

[@bonjaaybolaji5487]

Seems like the same issue I'm experiencing now. Will inform the mechanic about the OEM harness. Thank you

[@04WildDawg]

I believe a have the same issue with my 2010 Maxima. I have replaced the alternator twice and battery three times! The dealership even replaced the alternator once. I'm going to check this since my wiring is in the same condition. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@04WildDawg]

@@ZeJic I didn't clean it; instead, I replaced the alternator pigtail connector . Now, I'm going to pull my alternator this weekend and check it/replace it because I think it's dead again. I found there was rust in the old connector, so hopefully that's what was killing everything. I'll let you know.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Good luck 🤞

[@michaeljameson920]

Crazy how all of us are in the same shitty position at the same time. Literally just towed my car into a dealership after replacing my battery last week.

[@04WildDawg]

@@DallasAutoDiag Thanks!

[@TheSwankynina]

@@04WildDawg any updates?

[@Souljourney22]

Thank you for your wisdom and knowledge and making it clear to understand. Hopefully this solves my problem as well.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

I hope so.

[@michaelcostello4396]

We have a nissan murano and been to 3 different mechanics, new alternator,, new battery etc etc ..only difference is it will suddenly cut off but once we boost it off it will go a week or so and do the same thing just die out while driving..the mechanics run test and say they can't find nothing.. Definitely need your expertise!

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Let someone check if the pcm has a software update

[@TheSwankynina]

I had the same issue with my 16 Maxima , replaced the IPDM and the car stopped stalling out, but now my alternator keeps burning out. I am on alternator 4 or 5 in 6 months. I have changed it so many times that I can't keep count.

[@TheMarshall5555]

Excellent video this is what I like to see awesome bro

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Thanks

[@rscelectrical7091]

Nicely found and repaired buddy. Glad the previous garage was incompetent, at least you got a job out of it.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Thanks a lot. By the way, i recently did a case where i used the amp hound. It was really quick and useful and i actually made it better by adding a probe that i bought separately.

[@rscelectrical7091]

@@DallasAutoDiag: Excellent, glad to hear that your finding it a useful addition to your kit 👍, what type of probe did you add ?.

[@GRASSF3D]

What city are you located in? I’m having the same issue?

[@DallasAutoDiag]

@@GRASSF3D Northern Dallas. I'm mobile

[@GRASSF3D]

@@DallasAutoDiag Mann, I’m Houston, TX 😪

[@patrickrice6752]

I'm in fort Worth where is your shop located think I'm having alternator issue

[@jaysompura26]

Thank you soo much mate, genuine ❤video

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Glad you liked it

[@TaydanOfficial]

Same thing happening right now with my 2006 Nissan Maxima 😢

[@DallasAutoDiag]

did you fix it?

[@leejohnson3716]

My factory infotainment/radio on my 2012 maxima won't turn off once I turn car off. Could this possibly be the issue? The battery is new. And the car just recently shut off while I was driving it after jumpstarting it in my yard.

[@BillOtinger]

My Dau Had this Problems, the Wire that tells the Alternator to Charge is the Wrong Wire at Nissan

[@DallasAutoDiag]

yup

[@Souljourney22]

Please explain further I'm having the same issue. What wires are wrong?

[@apb38]

Now all we got left is to take care of that annoying screeching from that belt and were good to go. Wish I had a mechanic like you. What state are you in?

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Thanks. I'm in Dallas TX

[@Mesmerizing398]

Sir my 2009 is in Nissan with the same exact problem and this makes the 2nd time. Was wondering did it fix the issue for your client? This makes the 2nd time ive taken mine to Nissan and this time theyre saying its the ecm, motor mount and need rear brakes which is being repaired rn for 2,216 but nothings showing as to why im losing power and the car dying while in drive. So basically i will be faced with the same issue when i get it back. Im having the same issues as your client did this fix the issue?

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Yes it did fix the issue for my client. It is a known issue with Nissan's. I have done many of these before and after the video

[@Mesmerizing398]

@DallasAutoDiag thank you for replying back! Could you please tell me everything you did to this vehicle to get it running where I can have somewhat insight this time bc as I stated above (bf I picked vehicle up from Nissan) I knew the same problems would exist and the vehicle is doing the same thing therefore back to Nissan but this time I'd like to have knowledge of what the issue is bc they seem not to know. Thanks again for taking time out your schedule to respond. Stella L. From Alabama

[@madbroindustries]

How much did the repair cost? How much did you charge?

[@1200390]

What is the name of that part replaced

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Alternator harness

[@grady.stu.8300]

Wow. I had a shop change my alternator on my 09 maxima. They poured dirty coolant back in , 4 miles later it overheated and ended up with a blown head gasket, warped head. Got a $6000 engine. All said n done, needing an alternator ended up costing me $8000

[@willpage79]

I have a 2011 maxima car stalled changed the alternator and the alternater pigtail that's what the mechanic did ..changed the battery too now stalled again with all lights on and no power ..everything seems good battery, starter and alternator what could be the problems?

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Maybe pcm

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

2011 Nissan Maxima: Over the course of years before I bought the car from my sister the battery would randomly leave her stranded (or so she thought) but it's odd that the car would start just fine and after a short drive of perhaps three minutes and about fifteen minutes of her shopping the battery suddenly dies when she gets back in (her job and the store were very close so it was odd that it would crank once but fail less than 30 minutes later). I buy the car and change the alternator and the electrical connector for the alternator cause the plastic was brittle and broken, I did this cause the battery would randomly be drained after the car sat for weeks or sometimes only days. Car works fine for a few weeks (not driven regularly though) and I find the battery is still draining cause it's dead one day, but I charge it up . A couple of weeks later I got in the car and it cranked just fine but then after I put it in reverse all the warning lights come on and the engine wouldn't rev up in reverse. I put it in drive and the motor will rev up and move the car, put it back in reverse and get nothing. I buy a new battery and the car is cranking and working correctly, after a trip the battery and brake light start to flutter on and off but I make it home with no issues. Now the battery and brake light keep coming on but the car is working fine, though I note that if I rev the motor up I can make the light go out after a few times reving the engine. Opinion?

[@nazierchew4168]

IM LITERALLY HAVING THIS PROBLEM AS WE SPEAK!!! the battery and brake light pops up and goes away when I hit the gas pedal but as soon as I take my foot off it’s pops up again. Idk what to do smh

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

@@nazierchew4168 I'm still studying but I've come to the conclusion it must be the IPDM. My mother owned a Nissan Altima that also had the issue of a dead battery (I'm not sure the batteries are really even dying cause I've had a fully charged battery click the starter like it was low when I know it wasn't) but it had a good alternator and the only part relative between them (engine electronics wise) is the IPDM. You have to look at the numbers on the IPDM though if you want to hunt one from an Altima cause different year models may use a different kind that may not work, interchangeably. I'm not 1,000 percent that this is the true fix cause I'm still hunting a junkyard IPDM but I know everything in my charging system is functional. I've checked out pretty much everything and I'm just about certain the IPDM is the issue.

[@Souljourney22]

​@@AudioGardenSlave123was that the issue for you I'm having the same issue.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

@@Souljourney22 It's still running great, so so far I say it's fixed.

[@Souljourney22]

@@AudioGardenSlave123 also how do you determine which model is compatible with your particular car?

[@geesweets229]

What are the tools you used to stick inside the harness?

[@DallasAutoDiag]

MENKEY Terminal Removal Tool Kit for Car, 39 Pieces Wire Connector Pin Release Key Extractor Tools Set for Most Connector Terminal www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZC1V2W6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_52PCT44ZW79SQY0Y2T6J

[@TheScottyp1]

nissan litterally has tsb about doing what you just did. 3 bulletins to not diconect while its running

[@josepalma343]

I’m having something like that , my car runs and dies and goes again, any idea I don think it’s the alternator because it starts . Is Nissan a bad car?

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Nissan is not a bad car. Check the alternator harness.

[@Drealsantos592]

What's the name of that harness

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Alternator harness

[@carlosf688]

Hello I have a 2010 Nissan Maxima. I replaced the Alternator, the Battery and the pigtail connector for the alternator harness. Still getting the same problem not holding charge. Also checked the fuse and its fine. Can you point me in the right direction for my next step?

[@Kee_901]

Me too have you found out anything yet

[@netovando]

check the negative (ground) cable from the Transmision to the battery, sometimes when that cable is bad the transmision drains the battery

[@Kee_901]

@@netovando found out that the new alternator I bought was bad took it back off and had it checked.Then to top it off they didn’t have my warranty in the system and I bought the new alternator in December and had it installed thinking that it was a major problem.But ended up buying another new one and finally getting my maxima fixed and getting a refund from the first one I bought after complaining and showing my bank statement

[@madbroindustries]

@@Kee_901 how has it been working?

[@Kee_901]

@@madbroindustries had a issue about 2 weeks ago went to work and came out cranked it and it was in limp mode cut it off and tried to crank it and it was dead I’m thinking my battery is ruined because I got it towed home checked the alternator and took the battery out had it charged and took it off the charger but when I put it back on the charger it acted like it wasn’t charged going to use my warranty on the battery and update you on it

[@tyronerhineheart8620]

My car stop charging after i heard a sound like the belt broke but the belt is on maybe idont no

[@DallasAutoDiag]

get it checked out

[@Kdwayne2]

Can someone explain to me how the issue was fixed without watching the entire video? I’m having this exact issue with my 2010 Maxima and just want to tell my mechanic what to look for

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Let your mechanic watch the entire video.

[@76kamikazi]

I just experienced this today with my 2009 maxima while i was driving,if this is a known problem by Nissan why hasn’t there been a recall,i swear this is the last nissan peace of crap I’ll ever by again.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Because they're going to lose a lot of money and make their bed reputation bigger

[@mikedior3089]

Bro, I drove the hell out of my 2009 max for 192k miles on original EVERYTHING, took care of it and kept in a garage. One day it’s just shuts off, so I take it to a shop- and the guys literally have no idea what to do, or know why it’s shutting off.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Take it to anotger shop that would know how to diag a Broken car.

[@aymenmohamed1134]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌷

[@DallasAutoDiag]

Thanks

[@marcogalindo1455]

Can you send me your adress? Im here from dallas & i have the same issue its a 2012 nissan maxima

[@DallasAutoDiag]

www.dallasautodiag.com

[@gmillan5150]

I replaced the alternator and battery, and it says I am getting 14. 2 to 14.4, when the car is on, but it dies like 30 minutes later on a 3.5 Altima. I'm stumped.

[@DallasAutoDiag]

What do you mean when you said it dies 30 minutes later

[@gmillan5150]

@@DallasAutoDiag after the battery dies, the car shuts off.(running till battery is drained)

[@bennyyboyz]

@@gmillan5150 same here what should I look for

[@gmillan5150]

@@bennyyboyz sorry, it ended up being a faulty alternator. Pain to change, but I got it done and replaced the belt while I was there.

[@mrvaj2021]

@@gmillan5150 so you had to replace it twice, I just change my alt and witching 1 hour of driving all my power went off and died