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2023 Nissan Z Performance — battery keeps dying after two or three days parked

ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterMar 31, 20262023 Nissan Z PerformanceCentral Florida
2023 Nissan Z Performance, about 22,000 miles. Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you narrow down a parasitic draw without pulling every fuse blindly? If I fix it I'll come back and update the thread.
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RotorHauler24Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 1, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2023 Nissan Z is losing coolant with no puddle. Save the big job until that test fails. On “battery keeps dying after two or three,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Nissan Z in Central Florida with 22,000 miles. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
PistonTuner77Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 1, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2023 Nissan Z catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. Save the big job until that test fails. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
JDMGuy51Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 1, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Move a coil or plug on the 2023 Nissan Z if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. That's the branch I'd chase this week. The universe charges extra for guessing. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
TrailDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 2, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Capture voltage while the 2023 Nissan Z is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. This is from a 2023 Nissan Z in Central Florida with 22,000 miles. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. That's my plan before I call anyone.
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