2000 Nissan Maxima

2000 NISSAN MAXIMA
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RVCHELINI
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Periodically, all power in car goes out, the ignition will not engage and the car will not start. When I move the battery or shake the fuse link on the positive terminal most the time power returns. I think the problem is in the fuse link. 1) what is the function of the fuse link?
2) What is the procedure to troubleshoot?
Dec 12, 2010 at 4:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The function of the fusible links is like your house main circuit breaker-it distribute power if its blown or loose connection at the link and battery positive post it will not pass power to the vehicle's electrical system.

To test use a test lite and probe both side of the link-you should have power on each end of the link-sounds more like a loose connection

A melted fusible link can be detected either by visual inspection or by feeling with finger tip. If its condition is questionable, use circuit tester or test lamp.




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