What are the brake lights on a 2004 Nissan Maxima?
The brake lights on your 2004 Nissan Maxima illuminate when you hit the brake pedal and help prevent you from being rear ended by the cars behind you. Brake light bulbs grow dimmer over time and eventually burn out. This video shows you how to change the brake lights on your 2004 Nissan Maxima.
Where is the fuse on a Nissan Maxima?
This 2005 Nissan Maxima came in with the complaint that the tail lights do not work and the fuse blows. The tail light fuse is located in the underhood fuse box on the passenger side of the vehicle. The black plastic trim panel that runs from the firewall to the headlight assembly has to be removed.
Why is my passenger side brake light not working?
The brake light (passenger side) went out. I replaced the bulb and the other one while I was at it. But the passenger side brake light still doesn’t work. Even tried switching bulbs to use the one that I knew was working on driver’s side, but still wouldn’t work on passenger side. I see that there’s only one fuse control for both lights.
How do you remove the brake hose on the passenger side?
To remove a brake hose on the passenger side of a car, use a socket wrench to loosen the brake hose bracket. Remove the brake hose on the passenger side of a car with the tips in this free video on car repair from a professional mechanic.
The brake lights on your 2004 Nissan Maxima illuminate when you hit the brake pedal and help prevent you from being rear ended by the cars behind you. Brake light bulbs grow dimmer over time and eventually burn out. This video shows you how to change the brake lights on your 2004 Nissan Maxima.
How do you change the brake light switch?
Rotate the switch in the clockwise direction to lock it in place. Note: While installing the switch you may have to press down on the brake pedal in order to insert it all the way. Step 3: Reconnect the battery. Now that the new switch is installed, reconnect the wiring harness and negative cable on the battery.
What to do if your brake light does not work?
Press down on the brake pedal and see if the lights illuminate. Note: On the newer style switch, you will not need to adjust anything and the lights should work after installation. If the lights do not work even after adjustment, a certified technician would be able to inspect the switch and diagnose the problem.
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.