Where is the brake light switch on a 2000 Nissan Altima?
Locate the brake light switch. The switch is at the top of the brake pedal.
How do you remove brake light from Altima?
Step 1 Remove the dash panel underneath the steering wheel by pulling it straight down. Locate the brake light switch. Pull the cotter pin out of the brake light switch retaining pin and remove the pin. Slide the brake light switch forward and down to remove the switch.
What kind of parking brake does a Nissan Altima use?
Find local automotive repair shops in your area. The 2002-2006 Altima (L31) uses a new drum-in-disk type rear parking brake. This type of parking brake system has two adjustments; – the shoes which are adjusted at the rear drum. 1. Fully engage the control lever. 2. Loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut and fully release the control lever.
When do I need to adjust my brake light switch?
A car’s brake lights alert other drivers when you are coming to a stop. If the brake lights do not come on, the brake light switch might need to be adjusted. To adjust your brake light switch you need to follow a few simple steps. Step 1
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan brake switch?
Most newer Nissan use this same switch type so this replacement technique should apply to most newer Nissan vehicles. Since my Juke has about 150K miles it I opted to replace both switches since they are both used the same way and should wear about the same. Links for both switches below. Both switches on Amazon were less than $50.00 together.
Step 1 Remove the dash panel underneath the steering wheel by pulling it straight down. Locate the brake light switch. Pull the cotter pin out of the brake light switch retaining pin and remove the pin. Slide the brake light switch forward and down to remove the switch.
A car’s brake lights alert other drivers when you are coming to a stop. If the brake lights do not come on, the brake light switch might need to be adjusted. To adjust your brake light switch you need to follow a few simple steps. Step 1
Most newer Nissan use this same switch type so this replacement technique should apply to most newer Nissan vehicles. Since my Juke has about 150K miles it I opted to replace both switches since they are both used the same way and should wear about the same. Links for both switches below. Both switches on Amazon were less than $50.00 together.
What happens to the shifter lock on an Altima?
For automatic Altimas, the shifter lock will not disengage with a faulty switch, and you will not be able to put the vehicle into gear. This is a major safety problem and is illegal in every state.