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Starter not working

Tiny
CARLENEBOYETT
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  • 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 3.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
My headlights are bright and all the lights light up on the dash when I push the start button to try and start the engine. But it barely wants to turn over. I read online that Nissans have a fuse right next to the positive post on the battery. Could this be bad and why it wont start? The tiny plastic box it's in reads 250A. How do I replace this fuse? Please don't tell me it might be the alternator. Yikes!

Thanks,
Carlene stranded in GA
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 AT 7:05 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the starter is turning slowly, the first thing I would do is have the batter load tested. Most parts stores will do it for free. The reason I say this is because it sounds like it is basically dead. Keep in mind, the lights on the dash require little power to light. The starter places a heavy load on the battery.

Here is a guide to help confirm the battery failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

As far as the alt, if the light wasn't on when the vehicle was running, chances are it isn't the problem. However, once we get it running, we can check that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please run down these guides and report back. Let me know the results.
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Monday, May 17th, 2021 AT 6:40 PM
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A new battery for $121.00 all set!
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