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Battery light kept coming on then go off. Car stopped accelerating at an intersection in traffic but my wife was able to coast into parking lot. Car started but not acceleration and battery light came on again. Had battery tested, bad, so I replaced it. Light came on again the next day, stopped accelerating. Assuming it was the alternator, so I change the alternator. Ran good for two days, then it stopped accelerating the very next morning for a few seconds at an intersection again. This time no lights came on and the car immediately started accelerating again. Thinking I might have a fuel or fuel pump issue.
What makes this problem better or worse?
The battery light kept coming on so I change the battery and alternator.
How long has your 2016 Nissan LEAF had this problem?
Just started about two weeks ago....
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Hi, my name is Devin. I am an auto repair expert with the Car Genius team here at RepairPal. I’m sorry to hear you're having trouble with your Leaf. It sounds like you're dealing with an intermittent power issue that could be electrical or fuel-related. A failing fuel pump could be a suspect since you've already replaced the alternator and battery. A fuel pump that intermittently loses pressure can cause sudden drops in power, as you're describing. If the engine loses fuel supply, the charging light may come on as RPMs lower. Since the car is throwing no lights now, it may be a sign of something like a sensor or electrical connection failing sporadically. Getting a full diagnostic scan might reveal hidden trouble codes. If you need more advice, have any other questions about your vehicle, or would like to get connected to a RepairPal Certified shop near you, we have you covered. Give us a call at 877-913-1554, and we will happily help you out!