1996 Nissan Maxima 1996 Nissan Maxima stalls and drains bat

Tiny
JMZZLL
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  • 1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
I have a 1996 Nissan Maxima. For the last couple of months it has been stalling after a few minutes of driving in town. It usually stalls when in idle or when I try to accelerate from a stop. It has been re-starting but it has gotten worse. Now, the symptoms begin with the Air Bag light flashing and the radio losing power and I hear static. The rpm's start to sputter up and down and I have to floor the gas to go about 5 mph until I can get somewhere to park it. The engine dies as soon as I let off of the pedal. I just cleaned the mass air flow meter three days ago and replaced the battery. It seems that something is draining the battery. Any help is appreciated.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 AT 8:21 AM

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Tiny
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I just checked the battery voltage. Had 11.3 with the car off. Went to 14.15 with it on but was draining. It took about one minute to lose.1 volts.
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
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I would pull the altinator and take it to a parts store and have it tested just to make sure it is functioning properly.
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 AT 9:08 PM

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