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Old 06-01-2010, 08:49 AM
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I tried to start my Z this morning. It had full power, but all I heard were some fast clicks and the gauges going crazy. Any ideas on what it could be? I didn't think it was a battery since everything else seemed to have full power. Thanks for any help anyone can provide.
Old 06-01-2010, 08:54 AM
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it could be weak power or a power draw, check for loose connections anywhere, fuses or try jumping it with another car. My truck was doing that too, found out it was a wire draw that needed a new harness and a really weak battery. Traded that sucker 03 Tacoma for a 05 Z and let Nissan deal with it.
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Dead or dying battery.
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Dead or dying battery.
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Old 06-02-2010, 08:08 AM
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Thanks all. It was the battery. Everything works fine now. My other vehicles act different when the battery dies so I was afraid it was something else.
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