My Nissan Navara, Its got a new battery but the battery l...
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PabloH108
339 days ago
Hi there do you have access to a multimeter? You would need to test the voltage at the battery with the engine running. It should be making between 13 to 14.5 V if it's any less than that the alternator is not charging the battery, and the alternator needs to be replaced.
Customer
339 days ago
I haven't got a multimeter, I have noticed that the terminal clamps are looking very black it that's bad?
PabloH108
339 days ago
very black as in burnt? Usually, the clamps corrode into white or a greenish/blue.
Customer
339 days ago
Like dark brown/black I have looked through the service book from the old car owners and the terminals have Not been checked since 2011
PabloH108
339 days ago
Ok, I'm thinking the terminals are ok here. You did say you are able to start the car which means that the terminals are making a connection to the battery at least sometimes. Are the terminals loose or do they look like they are falling apart? I leave a picture of the corrosion that terminals get. Sometimes people do spray them with an anti-corrosion spray that looks kinda brownish.
Also, there is a test you could do with a multimeter to check for the connection of the clamps. I highly recommend you get a multimeter as it will be much help in diagnosing this and any future problems you may have with your car.
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