Alternator problems

Alternator: Device that generates the electric current that charges the battery.
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Nissan Altima 2003 4 door, 3.5 l. 201142 miles
About 3 months ago. My battery light in my brake light. Come on on my car. I already had a engine light on when I'm mopped the car in January. I replaced battery. I replaced alternator. It was fine until last week. It is doing the exact same thing again. The alternator is getting juice, but it's not put now. Any use which is causing the battery go debt? So my thanking is Illinois. No in line view somewhere in that woodchuck. All the fuses in the car that I know of but I cannot find the fuse box for the past few side inside the car.
Chris from United States 4 months ago  
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Chris from United States 3 months ago
Mmm nope tried all that before I asked... Which is why I asked new suggestions pleas also been threw wires did find oil pump sensor had raw spots
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Engine noise

Nissan Altima 2003  127000 miles
When starting the car in cold, a noise appears as though metals where touching themselves, coming from the oil pump's location. It seems like the pump could not suck the oil properly. The engine released some blue smoke and had to be repaired, and many other parts have been changed, including: cylinder head gasket, oil pump, distribution chain, crankshaft and camshaft sensors, water pump, damper, battery, alternator, ignition coil and engine holders. I have not changed the engine's oil because I was told it was clean enough, can this be the problem? I was also thinking about the IVT or solenoid control valve, which controls the oil's pressure. Can you tell me about your experience? Thank you!
alazama from United States 9 years ago  
AL
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Filip71 from United States 9 years ago
I was told the problem might the the IVT sensor.
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Dashboard indicators

Nissan Altima 2003  180000 miles
Suddenly after 3 hours driving my vehicle, the battery's and handbrake's indicator turned on in the dashboard. It did not stall, overheat or fail in any way, but they remained on for 10-15 minutes and then went away, appearing back after a considerable distance. This event takes place sporadically so I would like to know what should I check: alternator, fuses, dashboard, computer...? Any help would be appreciated.
Ginny from United States 9 years ago  
GI
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courtney from United States 9 years ago
You should check the alternator, which seems to be changing its voltage and thus a diode must be damaged. The voltage can be between 13.5 to 13.8 volts.
Lil Nicky from Canada 8 years ago
Just went through this w a 1999 Alt, e brake light and battery light on all of a sudden but not driving change. It was indeed the alternator (was putting out only 12.8) Changed it out it zero troubles since.
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Strange noise when car starts

Nissan Altima 2021 Hatchback,2.0 232566 miles
I have Nissan Altima 2001 model
The problem is I have change my starter,alternator and injectors but yet still my car gives a strange sound,when is park and you start the car it will start and give you a good sound but when you change the gear to drive then it begun to give you a sound like gun shot and the car wont move. Please I need solution
William from other 7 months ago  
WI

Dash lights go out wen I put car in gear

Nissan Altima 2003  291000 miles
Alternator fuse keep blowing
Shankie from United States 7 years ago  
SH
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