1993 Nissan Sentra PLEASE HELP MY CAR WON'T START

1993 NISSAN SENTRA

152,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

JUABREN

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I have a problem starting my 1993 Nissan Sentra. I Just bought a new battery and replaced the water pump. I also replaced the oil filter, spark plugs,and spark plug wires as well as the oil. I can only start the car if I do it with jumping cables hooking it to another car. I Unplugged the battery while the car was on and it did not die; therefore, I know the alternator is working well.
There is something I just noticed recently if the car is on and I turn the light on, the car dies. What can the problem be? The car passed the smoke test last year without any problems.
Any suggestions, I will appreciate it
thanks,
Juan

Mar 26, 2009 at 3:47 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Need to have charging system checked for sure
check alternator with and with out load
check battery and battery terminals
remove terminals clean and tighten

Mar 26, 2009 at 9:52 PM

JUABREN

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how do you check the charging system? and how do you check the alternartor with and with out load?

Mar 27, 2009 at 10:52 AM

BMRFIXIT

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Need a volts meter
hooked up to the battery

with engine running battery volt should be 13.5 to 14.5 v
if not charging system at fault
charging system with load
with engine running
volt meter hooked to the battery
volts should not drop below 13volts
turn ON lights , wipers , radio rear defrost
if volts drop 13 and below
check charging system
need more let me know

Mar 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM

JUABREN

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Thank you very much for your help. I will try it and I wil let you know.
Juan

Mar 27, 2009 at 2:43 PM

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