1992 Nissan Truck 2400 4 Cylinder 4x4 Bought New Battery Still Started

1992 NISSAN TRUCK
175,000 MILES
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DUSTINHICKEY
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I have a 1992 nissan 2400 4 cylinder 4x4. I bought new battery. Truck still started slugish. I got home turmed it off and it wouldnt crank back. Jumped it off. Let it run a few and took of positive cable. Engine died immedietly. Im thinking alternator.
Feb 26, 2013 at 4:16 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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The problem may be in the starter itself. Try cleaning the starter with brake cleaner thourougly and see if it makes a difference. Also check the battery cables and make sure that they have a tight metal to metal rust free contact.

Let me know how it goes.

DR. C
Apr 27, 2013 at 10:22 PM
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