how to fix issue with car

Asked by GuruD5Z4XG Jan 15, 2024 at 11:07 PM about the 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i was working on my altima i had both doors open for a while battery drain out
car was runing fine no issues i jump battery push brake to push start button car
start foot on brake try to shift reverse but wont go so i unlock shifter with button
shift reverse ok but steering wheel was hard to turn either way move car shift to
park but try again to move car start but shift and steering wheel still hard to turn

1 Answer
307,475

Gene answered 4 months ago

Sounds like you corrupted the BCM programming when the battery went dead. Unfortunately the only place to get this fixed is the dealer, they will need to do a "flash" on the computer systems. Better have the battery tested also as it sounds like it might be nearing the end of it's useful life.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search Nissan Altima Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,250
  • #2
    GuruB42YD
    Reputation
    2,420
  • #3
    GuruSY3ZL
    Reputation
    2,270
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 960 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
54 Great Deals out of 984 listings starting at $3,995
Used Nissan Maxima
9 Great Deals out of 202 listings starting at $1,450
Used Nissan Sentra
65 Great Deals out of 2,229 listings starting at $1,800
Used Honda Civic
203 Great Deals out of 3,815 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Corolla
123 Great Deals out of 2,240 listings starting at $2,450
Used Chevrolet Malibu
45 Great Deals out of 1,134 listings starting at $2,995
Used Hyundai Sonata
47 Great Deals out of 887 listings starting at $1,543
Used Dodge Charger
49 Great Deals out of 836 listings starting at $6,999
Used Nissan Rogue
147 Great Deals out of 5,215 listings starting at $3,888
Used Hyundai Elantra
159 Great Deals out of 3,061 listings starting at $1,995
Used Kia Optima
10 Great Deals out of 251 listings starting at $4,995
Used Nissan Altima Coupe
13 listings starting at $6,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.