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What would cause a battery cell to go bad approximately every 6 months on a 2002 Nissan Maxima Dealership has replaced 4 batteries in 3 years. They state the alternator and starter test oK.?
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∙ 18y ago
Believe it or not, it may be as simple as a bad battery cable. Have the cables tested for power drain.
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∙ 18y ago
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