00 Maxima elecrical issues

Jul 18, 2008 1 Replies

My alternator died a few weeks ago. All these symptoms started at once: 'Charge' light on, 'brake' light on, clock does not work, security light does not flash, and the trip odometer has no memory when key is off. Replaced the alternator. This fixed the charge and brake lights, but clock, security, and trip meter still do not work. Any ideas? A hint, but don't let it distract you: the car was fine, had no electrical issues until I got it back from the body shop after hitting a deer (which caused relatively minor damage). I have checked all electricals near where they worked, I can find no problems. All fuses and links appear ok. Could there be an internal fuse, or diode, or...? HELP! THANKS!



-Mike


I would first begin by getting a wiring diagram and finding out whether the clock, security, and odometer power share a common circuit. From your statements... it appears that's the case... but I certainly don't know this for a fact... and it needs to be verified. I'm not sure what part the faulty alternator played in this issue. Did it cause the problem? or was it damaged by the problem? In any event... if the charging system seems to be functioning properly now... you need to investigate the "common" circuit scenario we discussed. If in fact these three items are on the same circuit... and the fuse is good... then it would probably be a reasonable assumption that you have an open-circuit between the fuse and power junction of those three devices.

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