How to remove the brake light switch on a Nissan Altima?
Disconnect the wiring harness from the switch by pulling the electrical leads off the 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. Nissan Altima Repair Manual 1993-2006; Jeff Kibler, Rob Maddox, John H. Haynes; 2008
How do you remove a brake light switch?
To remove a newer style of switch, you have to rotate it in the counterclockwise direction and remove it from the socket. You will not need to use too much force to do this. Step 4b: Remove an older style switch. With the older style of switches, you will need to use a wrench to remove one of the nuts.
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.
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.
Disconnect the wiring harness from the switch by pulling the electrical leads off the 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. Nissan Altima Repair Manual 1993-2006; Jeff Kibler, Rob Maddox, John H. Haynes; 2008
To remove a newer style of switch, you have to rotate it in the counterclockwise direction and remove it from the socket. You will not need to use too much force to do this. Step 4b: Remove an older style switch. With the older style of switches, you will need to use a wrench to remove one of the nuts.
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.
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.
When did I have a brake light problem?
I had the brake light problem with my 2000 Nissan Xterra about three years ago when it had 310,000 miles on it. At that time]
How much does a Nissan brake plug cost?
It’s very easy to install and they’re cheap. You can probably get 25 – 50 for the price of one of the Nissan plugs. Look for pins sized to fit 3/8” holes. I had the brake light problem with my 2000 Nissan Xterra about three years ago when it had 310,000 miles on it.