Here's WHY your Nissan won't even jumpstart with jumper cables. & how to fix it.

[@amadu465]

Thanks Brian. My 2015 Nissan Altima had the very problem you demonstrated on this video. My mechanic told me to take it back to the auction where I bought it. I took it to the dealer and they told me that it will take a minimum of 6 hours to diagnose the problem. They will have to take out the dashboard. It’s going to cost me a couple of thousands to diagnose and fix. I didn’t have that so I took it back home. I watched your video and the problem was solved in less than 30 minutes. Thank you so very much.

[@mikemarshall7016]

Well done!

[@Grounded_HVC]

Man that gives me hope! I have a 2014 altima. It lost ALL electrical power but stayed running. Ot wouldn't turn off when I pressed the button. I just kept pressing it and it finally turned off. But now it has no power whatsoever but the battwry is full. No dash lights. Nothing. Key doesn't even unlock the doors. Window stuck down. Sunroof.open. I'm praying this will work for my 2014 altima What did you do? Just stuck a knife in it like this guy did?

[@Battlelegends875]

This video is 12 years old and still helped. On top of that I save the money I could have spent on fixing. MF would have dreamed up even problems which where not there and charged like hell. Man am so thankful for your video Bless you.

[@Grounded_HVC]

Mine ended up being the fusible link on the positive battery cable. I replaced it and cleaned the terminals (corrosion on the negative side will make it not start too, which I had as well as a broken fusible link) Hope this helps someone. 🙏

[@briansmobile1]

My dad has a frontier (in the bow hunting video) and so does my brother-in-law. They have both had this same component fail. My cousin's Armada- same thing. ALL of them still LOVE their Nissans and would buy them again in a heart beat. NONE of them work on them at all. I'm happy for you about the Xterra. I'm glad you like it!

[@Jaymzo47]

For a guy who owns a 2005 nissan altima with all the same problems you mentioned as well as the hood prop being broken, this gave me some laughs. Thanks for the video.

[@briansmobile1]

Welcome James. That's pretty funny.

[@luckysroyalamy7352]

Hood clip is an easy fix.. I fixed my daughters for less than 1$.. drill a small hold thru the remainder of the base clip and interlink 2 washers with a zip tie.. just place the end of the prop rod into one of the zip tie circles and it holds fine. Hers has been like this for years.. 😊 I hate the cooling systems on these cars!! Grrr.

[@evonezec]

Worst mistake I've ever made was buying a nissan. Thank god for videos like this because you will definitely need them

[@genericdude6551]

Aside from the corroded battery connector I haven't had any significant issues with my 2014 Xterra. I did break the fusible link assembly when trying to get the nut off so that I could replace the battery clamp - I did get the nut loose though. I replaced that clamp with a marine battery clamp but I had to slightly enlarge the mounting hole on the fusible link. Anyway, I did run into another issue when I went to replace the storage basket on the roof and found that the bolts were over tightened to where I broke some brass looking part, that the bolt screws in to, when trying to remove the bolt and that required that I drill out the bolts - not happy about that. Needless to say, I did not re-install the basket. I do have one of those "smart keys" that will open the car door but won't start the SUV (key goes into ignition but won't turn) - good think I have more than one key (and, by the way, another car to drive if this one fails).

[@nadiazartADHD]

My fiancee bought a Nissan without talking to me and I've been fixing it every freaking month. I swear to God I want to rip my hair out over this car constantly..

[@theexterminator1]

Me too a frigging nightmare, 08 frontier le bad radiator leaked to tyranny fried tcm and ecu 6800 dollars, crankshaft sensor then all sensors, now another electrical problem plus new driveshaft, new axles, tie rods on and on it goes in only 2 years

[@christmasdavis2551]

facts. Nissan = 🗑 🚮

[@sixpackbinky]

Me too, I hate mine won’t start tonight , it’s sitting in a parking lot

[@ROBwithaB]

Rare honesty in a KZbin video about cars.

[@01abcable]

agreed.

[@herbgentle2563]

You are absolutely right about that.

[@kmelissa6371]

You probably won’t see this but yesterday my moms Nissan Pathfinder 2008 did this. Went into the store, 10 minutes later, came out and boom it was dead. Found this video today and she was able to drive it home. Gonna replace that part asap. Thank you so much

[@epsavoy]

Brother You are a blessing! Thank you! This worked! I did a voltage test and was getting nothing. The screw and wire were oxidized. I followed your steps and I get 14.4 volts with the car running using that as the ground

[@CuttyMonsta]

7 years later and I gotta say thank you for this video. Your contribution is greatly appreciated

[@CinemaSasquatch]

Awesome, you are the first young (I am retired) person that I have heard use the "Planned Obsolescence" term. I can remember father using that term when I was growing up, so I used it with my children and grand children and tell them what it means.

[@buschcarter6739]

This ain't the kind of stuff they teach you in school thank you very much it fixed my car!! 🤩

[@kevindemoss1347]

I always respect your honesty! Went from GM to Nissan but proly should of just bought a Toyota.

[@krisharvey3546]

Hey man ur video saved me this weekend. Everywhere i read said its the brake pedal sensor. I had no money for that part and no where near a parts store. The car was doing nothing, no lights, no power locks, no sound, completely dead. Thanks for the video. Update: i have a 2015 nissan altima and i took the poaitvie battery terminal off and cleaned those connections as well.

[@richardvalencia3152]

What is the part called? The same thing just happened to me on my Nissan Quest it won't start the horn won't blow the lights won't go on nothing

[@speedtime2834]

man you are the truth you wouldn't believe how many dealerships I have took my Maxima 2 and specialist unreal but thanks again you are the truth

[@briansmobile1]

GREAT QUESTION! My main concern is that the fuses are so close to the positive terminal. While this looks good on paper, it lends them to be VERY vulnerable to battery acid and subsequent corrosion. Mechanics and tow truck drivers see "no starts" very regularly from the positive side terminal tripling in size and turning blue, green, or white due to sulfuric acid. Fortunately you can cut off the end and replace it easy enough. However a configuration like this is harder to come by at a C-store.

[@alabamaheartbreaker7918]

Holy shit you have no idea u may have just saved me thank u!

[@gregfunk44]

Thanks for the great video! My daughter's Nissan Xterra wouldn't start. I'm not a car guy, so I had no idea why. Your video gave me a place to start. We changed the connections, cleaned everything and it started right up!

[@briansmobile1]

Greg Funk YES!!! Way to go! You found the answer and you made it happen!

[@jessilynnhowe1272]

Couldnt agree more. I would never buy another nissan again. I've had so many so many problems and wayyyy to much money later.

[@fredsmith1672]

I have about 7 grand into my 06 altima 2.5s special edition. Ive rebuilt and rewired everything. But i love her and cant let her go! 208,000 miles and runs great!

[@TheBetterLifeBlueprint]

@@fredsmith1672 what have you rebuilt to make it work at 200,000 miles mines have 180,000 but I’m not really a car person

[@genericdude6551]

I had more problems with their new car sales people than I've had with the SUV.

[@sherriefox6253]

😢I know I bought my 1st new used 2014 Nissan juke and have Already I won't list it all but let's say 1,300.00 and looking at ? Replacement for Starting Motor..Biggest mistake I made..costlier than I can AFFORD

[@sherriefox6253]

Oh and PAYING for a BS ext warranty that. ..isn't..PAYING Shxx I'm Covered for..@154.00 a mo

[@genericdude6551]

I have a 2014 Xterra and had to replace my fusible link. You have convinced me to keep a spare fusible link assembly in the car along with the tools to replace it.

[@the23samson]

Omg omg thanks sooooo much for this amazing video. I had the same issue today and I was able to fix my car just by doing this. You saved me $$$. God blesses you.

[@Lexi-xb6gb]

This video absolutely helped me , my Nissan Altima won't start but once I put a little pocket knife in that spot it cracks right up ! It's a bummer since I just got it . . .

[@aaronwhaley871]

Thanks! The guys at the auto store said I needed a new starter. I returned the $200 starter and went to the dealership paid $28 for the fusible link and it fired right up!

[@jennifermyatt7830]

Omg!! Thank you for making this video!! This is how we got my son’s Nissan Titan started!! I can’t thank you enough!!!

[@sergiochilel6164]

What was the problem or symptoms with the titan my won’t start

[@jennifermyatt7830]

@@sergiochilel6164 the fuse on the battery was fried from being jumpstarted jncorrectly by my father in law. I was able to start my sons truck by following this video!

[@daylance1]

in the video did you jump over the fuseable link. bypassing it

[@lulabell79_31]

"That's horseshit is what it is, they suck!" Ahhhh how refreshing ... non filtered honest criticism!!!

[@dogsmumm]

THANK YOU! Thank you! Thank you! You saved me a wrecker bill (at least). Ordering the spare fuse box, and a new cable to replace the corroded one. I thought I was somehow being negligent in taking care of my car because there was always a ton of corrosion building up on the battery, , but now I know it's just a design flaw, and it's going to do this again. At least I know where to start. I hope I can get the grease at my local parts place or WalMart? Thanks again!

[@jewdd1989]

So good to see your comment! The mechanics that’d fix and replace my Nissan 2012 batteries and the brain once would ridicule me for not maintaining the battery... I was but it doesn’t seem to prevent the massive corroding of my 5-6 batteries plus one time it was so bad it literally affected the brain of the car that Nissan so conveniently put next to the battery 🤦🏻‍♀️ I hate Nissan! I love my car except all the bs expenses and time and effort put in just to use it

[@Foodie_888]

Both of my Nissan Altimas have the corrosion on battery terminals too. I've always wondered why even though I clean and maintain every few months.

[@daddybearcom]

Vaseline works great for anti corrosion on battery terminals

[@kgreen5744]

I just needed my Altima to start after battery replacement to trade it in!! I never post anything on KZbin but Your VIDEO WORKED for my '02 Altima SE!!!! Thank You Soooo Much your video saved me $$$ I was thinking alternator until I found your VID now I can trade it Thanks Again

[@Mabeylater293]

Trade it in for a toyota/Lexus. Renault =Nissan =junk

[@jewdd1989]

Thank you for this. I actually looked this up just to start my Mom’s Ford Focus and wanted to be sure I connected the jump cables correctly. Never did I imagine such an informative video and a guy that breaks it down in a way I understand too! Since choosing my 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 or whatever, I’ve replaced 4-5 batteries due to corrosion, I’ve also had to by the “brain” of the car once because the battery corroded to the point it contacted connections to the brain and killed my car 🤦🏻‍♀️ that was expensive! Sorry ik very little in mechanic terminology however ik what sucks and replacing batteries about every two years sometimes more it seems flat out ridiculous, it’s costly, and can affect more than just the battery. Nissan should be forced to pay for every battery, car brain and service charge we owners acquire due to their bad planning. I do love my Nissan minus all the headaches but I’ll never buy one again! That and because it’s a foreign vehicle insurance is outrageous supposedly due to part costs

[@ashleyking762]

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[@nelsondln]

Wow! My GF has this car and i was fixing it, and you literally mentioned everything i also hate about the car! So many stupid things they did, I'm glad im not alone i feel better. The whole battery terminal monstrosity is the worst i've seen!

[@stevelongmajik6591]

Thanks Man. Excellent, to the point video. This just happened to Mom's Murano (rolling POS) so I appreciate you solving this puzzle and sharing. Saved me a day and a half of trying everything else and a pocket full of money. I'm subscribing. ~Keep on Keepin' on. ~S

[@keithgreen651]

It’s August 13, 2021 and this video just helped me a lot I was about to junk my car until I seen this video so think so much

[@spelunkerd]

For some reason I found this one very entertaining, thank you. Inherent in the question is the gap between the young engineers who design these cars and those who fix them. I always felt that engineers need to work from the ground up, rubbing shoulders with those who make and fix their vehicles. Any mechanic would roll his eyes at the thought of a fuse box so close to corroding battery cables....

[@forestbraylen2758]

i guess Im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the password. I would love any tips you can offer me!

[@erikalfonso9856]

@Forest Braylen Instablaster :)

[@forestbraylen2758]

@Erik Alfonso Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@forestbraylen2758]

@Erik Alfonso It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my account !

[@erikalfonso9856]

@Forest Braylen No problem :D

[@hardcorejesusfaith]

I added Electrical conducting grease to the relay/fuse connections and sandpaper the flat surfaces over the Battery posts. Now works.

[@negativejeff]

I just had an 03 altima in my shop for 2 full weeks.By far the most annoying vehicle i have ever put my hands on. And to think i nearly bought an altima. great videos BTW thanks for taking the time to record and share your knowledge.

[@rcanddie-castcars8503]

This helped me so much was stuck here for 1 hour trying to figure this out.THANKS

[@rudyrms9003]

Thank you very much for this Video.I was able to fix my wifes Nissan I changed the exact same part and it works like a champ now 👍👍👍💯

[@INXS7144]

I had the same problem with my 2006 Altima. Took seeing this video to figure it out. Thank you.

[@briansmobile1]

where they actually make contact it scrapes through it and conducts fine. Anywhere else that isn't actively contributing to the connection is insulated. This prevents the sacrificial anode effect. GREAT GREAT QUESTION!

[@donalimorris3007]

Been trying to get ours jumped even bought a battery box. Was stranded for a day til we tried this then it was able to read the battery voltage an start 'er right up! Thanks a bunch 💌

[@briansmobile1]

YOU WIN!!! CONGRATULATIONS on finding the answer and getting your Nissan started! You're welcome Donali!

[@twinner9738]

This happen to my 2005 nissan maxima and my right passenger window was half way down stuck for a day until i found out what it was with this video thanks 🙏🏼 .

[@asabovesobelow4414]

I have 05 max also same issue great car overall with little annoying issues but reliable!!

[@mikemiddal6245]

2013 Altima. I have frequent build up corrosion on B+ on battery. Cleaned the terminal again last week wondering why it happens. Spotted your video, nice work. Your explanation of a a "lazy" design and bad hygiene made sense. Going to get a spare battery fuse block and reclean and protect the terminal better. Only reservation is that it's not a $200 part now.

[@HoppysBronco]

We have Nissans at school. I’d add to your list their belt tensioner. Both the v6 and 4cyl. They always get rounded over and are fun to replace

[@briansmobile1]

Truthfully I was probably too critical due to my mood etc. but hopefully this will help a few Nissan owners as these are pretty common problems.

[@SavageThrifter]

Hey Brian! My 2006 nissan maxima had this exact same fuse blow 5 times in 3 years. It was annoying the first 3 times but last week, it blew TWICE IN ONE DAY! Now I know there must be a short or something, right? Even if this IS a common problem with nissans, I imagine that blowing the same fuse twice in one day has got to be due to a larger issue. It's got a rebuilt engine (timing chain broke 3 years ago), new alternator, pigtail, new battery, new battery clamps/connectors (due to the same corrosion that everyone else talks about). Lots of new things. Oh and the alternator had to be replaced twice in two years. It's GOT to be a short, right? Or do you have any other leads? Thanks sooo much!

[@TheMustafaish]

This saved me alot of time. New part on the way. Thank you for uploading!!!

[@genericdude6551]

I just replaced my fusible link and clamp but I'm going to order an extra fusible link to keep in the car. There's nothing worse than being 500+ miles from home with a car that won't start and/or can't get the part locally.

[@alleycat8217]

Dude honestly I NEVER Coment on these things but really dude your the man ty I've been broke down for over a week I have a Nissan Sentra 2013 same problem 800$ later and this video was the only thing that worked ty not sure if was asked already but if u can give me a name of that part ...ty yuor a life saver

[@Mabeylater293]

Trade that Renault in for a toyota/lexus. Those things r nothing but trouble.

[@therealflamelit]

or an Acura..not too hard to fix those either

[@Glostaboy70]

my 2007 nissan murano just started doing this a month ago and its getting aggravating. gonna look into this fix tomorrow

[@hayksamvelyan]

Haha, it's refreshing to hear you talk like this. I really enjoyed it :)

[@ChevyMetal4x4]

i love my 03 nissan murano lmao...got it for 300$ cause the previous owner got tired of throwing money at it and tried but couldnt change his alternator....alternator and 2 lower balljoints now i got a really nice certified winter beater...one trouble free winter so far but now that i seen this in my feed im changing those before the snow falls

[@michaelm4725]

you really helped me out in getting to know my new altima. The hood prop broke on mine, too. The fuse issue gave me a heads-up. i'll be buying one. I love the car but issues like this are a pain.

[@Mabeylater293]

Get a toyota/Lexus. You'll thank me later.

[@AFateSoTwisted]

Thank you so much for this. I love my '02 Altima, but what a pain in the a$$. So many small fixes and now I'm having the issue that you talk about in this video. Guess I'm gonna make a trip to the dealership for the part tomorrow.

[@jermaineevans5779]

the trouble with my 02 altima brought me here

[@jessjones56]

Thanks Brian another great tip if your ever working on Nissans. And don't feel bad for complaining about it. Little problems like that one that leave you on the side of the road suck for anyone. And I agree Its just stupid for the company not to fix them. So I love that you are shiting on Nissan right now I don't hate them but I'm not a fan.That's probably why there selling them so cheap right now. So my neighbor just bought a new Nissan Altima and tried to compare it to my Subaru Legacy I was trying to be polite but I just but out laughing cause I know there's no real comparison except there both Japanese cars LOL

[@Mabeylater293]

+jeremy jones actually the nissan has lots of French in it. and french cars dont have a strong reliabilty record

[@bravevision8069]

Wow!!!! This was very helpful. I've been having problems with Nissan Sentra doesn't want to start looked like electric problem they said it was battery but lights going on and off, so yeah left stranded many times, just getting sick and tired of it all. Now I see this and explained a lot of the issues. Wow!!! I'll give it a shot. Thank you so much. 😊

[@briansmobile1]

Welcome! Nice to hear from you. Thanks for the thumbs up!

[@keithramsey823]

You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT about these cars, bro! I HATE mine.... or soon to be not mine.

[@katicus7987]

I always hated working on Nissans, they rust like crazy in Canada and funny thing is I just bought one but it was a really good price and needed a car before the winter so I got it. Just never buy a Nissan Versa I really hate those, but I guess its different for people who drive one and people who have to fix them.

[@Pr0ph3cy-k5z]

Katicus lol same here. My 98 ford f150 finally bit the dust and I got a good deal on a 2001 nissan frontier 3.3 liter crew cab that has issues. I too was in desperate need for another vehicle, but this nissan has its share of issues too. $2500 is what I paid for the nissan.

[@Hogib35]

Don't buy a versa because YOU hate them lol

[@Jimmynitr]

If you did a video, I think you have huge following and would help out a lot of people and you know how to explain exactly what it is all about.

[@knighthawk86855]

My wife has a 2006 altima.....I don't like it...but she loves it....I drive a 1968 Plymouth Belvedere.....like a Roadrunner ....225 slant six....3 in the tree clutch....and I love it....it was my Father's he bought it new in 68....for...get this....2500.00....and it still has the same clutch....gotta luv those cars....I do!

[@ceezhendrixx1270]

Woow you just saved me bro. This was just my exact problem..06 Nissan Altima

[@briansmobile1]

MOST of them won't dis configure unless you remove just the positive and touch it to ground or remove both and touch them together. The best thing to do is just remove the negative cable only, or remove the battery completely and isolate the positive for a minute or so. By the way- that's not a "noob" question. Some cars are really fussy about being configured and require a certain procedure to configure- make sure to get that info before servicing a battery etc. These are rare.

[@Odin31b]

2nd time I'm fixing this for 2012 nissan murano.. Thanks for the video.

[@dwaynec2816]

A fuse must be installed as close to the power source as possible. If it were moved away from the source and there was a short between the fuse and the battery, there would be no safety feature to prevent a fire or battery explosion. A little maintenance goes a long way. Engine bay cleaning and battery terminal protection grease would prevent this. I am on my sixth Altima, all over 200,000 miles and never had this issue.

[@rhondas.9478]

Thank you for sharing this information!!! I have a 2006 Altima and it acts as if it will start but then nothing happens just like in the video. The 1st sign that there was a problem was when I locked my doors at the gas station then upon leaving I unlocked it through driver window and the alarm went off. Started car went home. Turn car off and proceed to get out so I lock my doors. The alarm goes off again. Had to start my car and put it in drive. Lol. Not sure if that turned the alarm off but it worked. The next day my car wouldn't start.

[@MrVolcom1314]

Rhonda Sidibe you gotta reset the alarm I had the same problem

[@Mike.D.843]

Hey, I love my Nissan! My Xterra has been, by far, the most reliable vehicle I have owned. It takes all of the abuse I serve it and never misses a beat. I can't say the same for my Chevy that I have owned a month and has already broken down twice. Four years with my Xterra and it has never left me stranded once. One month with the Chevy and it's quit on me twice. By the way, my 2001 Xterra does not have that type of fuse set up, somebody at Nissan must have got stupid in more recent years.

[@coreykaczmarek3412]

Thanx bud You just saved me a tow and mechanic bill

[@09hoseclamp]

if it blocks power, why then starting at the 3:30 mark did you load the connectors with it, which could prevent the connectors from making solid contact with each other? i'm not trying to nitpick, just trying to understand. thanks for your patience.

[@rkroz4005]

Thanks for the video, clear & concise! 👍

[@Klazudid1]

Definitely gotta give you credit on this one! 109 degrees outside and the '07 Sentra just said 'F' troop! Luckily, 777Towing got to me within 20 minutes so didn't have to suffer long. Broke out the umbrella and commenced tah sweating! The tow driver was baffled as to the possible cause; chiming, no dash lights, hazards work but no audible relay action (clicking). Get home and I actually look at this part (the fusible link) because it's right at the positive terminal as you mention, but it's so damn deceiving...I see four links that you can glance at and they are fine. What you don't see, and here's where the hat gets tipped off to ya, is the "other" hidden fusible link (ignition no doubt) that's under a nice plastic cover. Remove the positive cable, flip the assembly upside down and whoops there it is...Absolutely incredible. Found the 'missing link' thanks to you!

[@janeingram4339]

Dude. Your my FAVORITE! THANK YOU for saving the bla bla bla and getting to the damn point! So hard to find. Also I appreciate your genuine personality. You are a very relatable person. I wish you could be my mechanic! Or I your apprentice. Lol ;-) (super handsome too btw)

[@joseinteriano6508]

I think you just saved us. we were stuck on the road. Tha k you!!

[@Dcvillnz]

Japanese really got to love it . Their getting us back for the big one. Thanks man .

[@Mabeylater293]

Actually it's French quality in a Japanese brand. Renault-Nissan junk.

[@briansmobile1]

I don't. I wasn't aware you could get them separate. You mean for the gas gauge etc?

[@ncrdisabled]

This reminds me of when I had a 1979 chevette when I was 19 in 1980 . I bought it new and I learned one thing fast always carry a clutch cable and a pair of vise grips . On all of them that are 5 speed it breaks near the clutch pedal . It was under warranty and drove it there shifting with no clutch . The guy come out and said we replaced the cable and he knew my dad as he was a master mechanic so the guy gave me a cable and said you will need it . I keep bringing them back and swapped them.

[@mayolamayola9472]

You are the best! Your parents did a great job!

[@briansmobile1]

They aren't my favorite to work on.... that's for sure. I have several family members that have absolutely LOVED theirs.

[@jewdd1989]

Nope I’ve had to replace battery after battery to the point it’s almost not worth paying it off. I will pay it off but I warn ppl now not to ever buy one because of stupid design plans like Nissan built into my car. Corrosion was so bad at one point, even after prevention methods, it ate and destroyed the brain of my car! Ugh

[@PerfectItis]

Could you add a link to that part you installed? I'm currently working on my husband's 2008 Titan and I KNOW this is the issue. Thanks for your great content and personality; you make learning and being cranky fun ;)

[@shaneterral5758]

Dduuuuudddeee!!! Thank you!!! I was having the shittiest day with this same issue on my 05 nissan Armada and was watching this video all pissed off, but when you pointed to it and was like, "this is, that's horseshit it what it is." Dude the way you said that and the way i can relate made me lose my shit laughing!!! LMAO!?! I needed that man! 🤣🤣🤣

[@aggienica]

Brian, Thank You for the video, but please give the name of the part you're replacing. I can't go to the dealer and say "That thingy that the man replaced from his Nissan car from the vide on his KZbin"

[@jungleghostsurvival]

Yes whats the part nsme

[@bfenti]

Most auto supply stores sell felt washer sets that help prevent or minimize battery sweat.

[@dave-d]

Yup, yup, and yup. You have my sympathy! Got a dead one of these. Fuel, spark, air - just no run. Exhaust full of fuel now! Fun. Thanks man. Good vid.

[@D4x4Bronc]

Lots of people get dielectric and electrical grease mixed up. Di is an insulator, grease is to promote conduction.

[@jozzerful2]

At the start when you got the car to start with the knife this is the moment i am referring to/ When the car was started, and was just ticking over you could hear the revs, increasing and decreasing, was that the mass flow intake malfunction? Or what would cause a car when in idle to change engine like that up and down up and down?

[@LynxStarAuto]

It was the car trying to find idle because power to the engine computer was interrupted and idle re-learn needs to be performed. A tedious procedure if you do not have a scan tool.

[@dcpc08161992]

The manufacture should have the car designed engineers remove parts that often need replacement themselves so they know the pain we all suffered out here. Talking about design... I love how Subaru now placed the oil filter right on top of the engine :).

[@johnthorn923]

I have used Vaseline Petroleum Jelly (cheap in supermarket) for 50+ years on electrical connections. Also on boat electrics. Magic, NO corrosion problems. Johnny NZ

[@hardcorejesusfaith]

THANKS!!! It worked. I was @ my wits End Then put a finger nail clipper on both bolts by the fuse and it Started!! And now keeps starting w/o the tool touching..

[@frankrivera1981]

Brian do u need to disconnect battery?? or just fuse connector? thanks in advance.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

frank rivera It's a good rule of thumb to pull off both battery leads when working around the battery. Most tools are conductive, too easy to short something and break something else.

[@frankrivera1981]

Thank you....all my problems are fixed fuse box was the problem. Truck even feels stronger

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

frank rivera :) I love that feeling after a repair. :)

[@RavnerRavner]

i have a 2012 altima that the fusible link terminal corrosion welded itself to the positive terminal nut. what an adventure that was to replace. i had to use PB blaster and an impact gun to break it loose

[@dnelson8]

Copper has to be 100% clean for soldering to take place. Cleaning stranded copper is difficult to do. Flux core solder alone is not enough especially on stranded wire. Rosin flux added to the wire would have made the solder flow better in the copper strands. The extra flux lifts the impurities (oxidation, oil, dirt) off the strands. Flux also act as a wetting agent, reducing the surface tension of the liquid solder allowing the solder to flow (penetrate). All the impurities are suspended in the flux. After the joint cools, clean the flux residue with alcohol, flux can be corrosive if not removed. (I didn't read all the 318 comments to see if someone suggested this, delete or edit if redundant.) Dipping the stranded wire in alcohol or spraying a shot of carb cleaner is not enough to clean the inside strands.

[@briansmobile1]

Agreed! He's a firefighter- his wife drives it. I was probably a little too hard on it. They do alright,but they're not rolling in it.

[@williamb4664]

it's crazy how I came across this video..my 2010 Nissan sentra would never start in the cold..so long story short I drained the battery replaced it then I guess I blew the fuse.. the way that thing is made is completely beyond me.. it's no point in why this car have to be so difficult to maintain. but I will be trying this nail clipper trick!

[@whelan2746]

Great commentary. Thanks!

[@bossbmxracer0069]

Thanks for the heads up! I have a nissan versa and i didnt even know this! Glad i caught this video. Clicking subscribe bc this is the second useful video i have found of yours!

[@briansmobile1]

In short- it GREATLY increases your chances of being stuck on the side of the road somewhere. "Found On Road Dead"- that sort of thing. It's really bad for owner/vehicle relations, loyalty, etc. Most people when their car dies for something unexpected like this at 70K miles bring it to me and say my car died/broke down/quit "ON ME!" It's like it's personal or something.

[@chppper67]

Thanks Brian for the video. I have a Nissan Altima too and sure enough the PLASTIC hood rod holder broke, I Just tuck it under that black foam piece on the underside of the hood.

[@kd1s]

Actually it's not laziness - it's called bean counters. They'll drive everything down to a price and they KNOW you're gonna be replacing things more often. And it's gotten ever worse since Renault bough Nissan.

[@Kodo9mm]

Perfect video Brian, learned a lot. Thanks for that... I might be able to help someone on the road who has this issue.

[@classic287]

Man, I wish I had my 95 Nissan mini truck back. I had it for 5 years and had zero problems with it.

[@nrbrjb]

being a tech myself and owning an 01 maxima i have very little good to say about the car either, but the battery issue is easily remedied by cleaning it and sealing it. my biggest problem is with the immobilizer problems they have, if only my problems were so small as the corrosion on a terminal. needless to say we are all guilty of not doing the preventative care we are supposed to. tons of stuff i should have done or should do i have neglected. but they usually do not leave me stuck. the ECM with the immobilizer crap is ridiculous. especially when you consider what they want to charge for the parts.

[@brucemaier3943]

I really enjoy your videos and humor ! My 99 Caravan died on the freeway at 65 mph heavy traffic. Had it towed( $205 ) and soon as tow truck drove off the car started right up.Runs like a swiss watch with 165000 on it but afraid to drive very far. Did the same thing a year ago, replaced many things and just 2 weeks before this last incident we had the PCM module replaced - had car computer tested day before our Christmas vacation and all checked out perfect. Then, 100 miles from home, dead. Is it a bad ground?

[@phuocloctho7771]

Try to replace the battery connector. It works for me and cheap too.

[@swiss9495]

You made me look good! I helped some folks that had this issue. Thanks.

[@CinemaSasquatch]

Did you see my question about Gambrel Roof layout? It was either yesterday or this morning referring to my need to build 8' walls.

[@TaffyWille]

We have a 2012 Sentra in the shop - customer found the burned out fuse (thanks to this video), went and bought a new fusible link and was able to start the car but then it blew the fuse again. He replaced the link a second time and drove it to us. We've seen a bad starter on a Sebring blow a starter fuse, so we were thinking it is the starter, but I'm worried it could actually be something else. Any ideas Brian? We have a new starter coming along with another fusible link coming from the dealer, but don't want to blow that top fuse if it is something other than the starter causing it to blow.

[@TaffyWille]

Taffy Wille New starter installed - bypassed the fuse that was blowing on fusible link with another fuse so we can see if it blows. Seems to be ok with new starter. Link not here yet from dealer.

[@SavageThrifter]

We've been having electrical problems for years and have had to have that fusible link block/holder replaced FIVE times. I just realized that it was put back together wrong (both cables were put on one post instead of separate posts). I've got to believe that that's the issue

[@briansmobile1]

It's a bit tricky at first, but a lot of value for the price.

[@briansmobile1]

Battery Terminal Fuse block. I've only ever found them in the Nissan dealership parts dept.