So I went to crank it this evening and nothing happened. No dash lights no nothing. So I figure the battery is dead. I get a jump and still nothing. Then the battery Fuse (30A?) starts smoking and pops. Its a huge gauge wire with two connectors on it. It is currently stuck where it is.

I'm thinking:

1) Replace fuse
2) Replace battery

What do you guys think it could be? It didn't even try to crank which makes me think it may not be the battery as it drove fine this morning...

6/4/2009 9:08:51 PM

sell it to me = problem solved

6/4/2009 9:58:52 PM

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"2) Replace fuse 1) Replace battery "

6/4/2009 10:05:02 PM

Could be bad starter. Something's certainly grounding out. Disconnect the starter and alternator at their respective locations(the big red wires go to each). If it still pops the fuse either the wires are grounding out or something in the wiring harness is, but that would usually pop a smaller fuse somewhere. You can track it down by pulling all the fuses and relays then replacing them one at a time until the fuse pops.

Also, if the battery cables are corroded, they'll get very hot, possibly melting the plastic insulation or anything nearby.

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6/4/2009 10:09:58 PM

^Interesting. Thanks I'll check that out.

Where you suppose I can get a replacement fuse? Its an 86' and couldn't find one at autozone. Nissan Dealer? Rebuild fuse myself?

6/4/2009 10:53:49 PM

if you think about saleing that car let me know

6/4/2009 10:59:42 PM

It's probably a fusible link. You can buy the correct wire(don't just replace it with regular wire) and fix it yourself, or get one at the dealer.

Take the battery to autozone, etc and have them check it for a dead cell.

6/5/2009 12:11:17 AM

I got a new battery and new wire to repair the fuse.... Will update

I'd certainly be willing to sell... Had the car for 4-5 years and done a ton of work to it... zxappeal did most of it...

6/5/2009 9:58:01 AM

that did it. Replaced wire in fuse and new battery. Cranked right away.

Must have been a bad cell in old battery.

6/5/2009 10:57:07 AM

So it cranked but then it stalled out.

Anyone wanna buy this thing really cheap? I don't wanna pour any more money into it. What I've had done to it lately:

New radiator
new tires
front brakes
cold air intake
new alternator
new battery
sony CD player with alpine speakers

Digital dash worked fine
Odometer turns (168k)

Leather seats, lots of creature features, t tops don't leak.

Unless you can repair it in the parking lot, it will need to be towed at this point.

6/5/2009 2:54:55 PM

did it zap the same fuse?

6/5/2009 5:45:23 PM

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"COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE"

6/5/2009 6:31:10 PM

the problem is those swing axles over 250hp just squat and dont push the lump out of the hole

6/5/2009 6:39:46 PM

thats what makes it look awesome

6/5/2009 11:19:33 PM

and fail

7/4/2009 1:55:25 PM