Nissan altima brake pedal switch (no start fix for free)

[@scottray3350]

Thank you so much! My girlfriends car stopped working yesterday. I knew it wasn’t the battery due to the brake light. Looked at several videos on what could be the problem and yours was the one that let me fix her car for less than $30 in about 15 minutes. Thanks!

[@MQT-]

Man I didnt see these type of videos until I installed a new starter/battery. So sad 100$ starter and 200$ on new battery 😢

[@auge24]

​@@MQT- $100 starter!!! Omg .. it's like $430 now.. and I'm hoping that's isn't what's wrong with my Nissan.

[@whitedl17]

Dude you saved my life. I am a 59 year old grandma and you helped me fix my 2019 Armada. THANK YOU so very much!!!

[@prestonrouth8403]

You said Armada, so this worked on a Armada? Because that's the vehicle we have as well and it won't start and it's because of some type of brake sensor/ circuit.

[@hakunamatata6464]

My 2018 Armada AWD wasn't starting. No crank... It would cycle between the Off, ACC, ON, and never start. It wasn't the key fob battery. Not the car battery. Checked all the fuses. Brake lights were not turning on when you depress the brake pedal, either.

[@taylornorth3637]

I have a armada with the same problem. Did you replace the part yourself?

[@bennettbrian50]

You just saved me money!!! Yours was the first video that explained how corrosion can build up INSIDE the switch. That is significant because the replacement I bought comes snapped together so it never occurred to me to open and clean the corrosion. Thank you!!!

[@othomophoto8433]

Thanks a million. Took my car to Nissan and they couldn't fix the problem. They changed the Stop Lamp Switch and after two weeks the problem returned. I found your channel and follow the steps and cleaned both the Stop Lamp Switch and the other switch behind (Clutch Relase Switch) that was very dirty. later I also decided to change the Clutch Release Switch which was causing the problem and I no longer have a the problem or any codes. Remember also to clear the codes.

[@mitchellgardner2193]

It's worth mentioning, you have to adjust these switches (brake/cruise control) to where the switch is barely pushed in, don't push it all the way down & click it into place, otherwise your abs light will come on & brakes can slowly lock up, also your car (push start) may not start as it's not registering that you're pushing the brake pedal.

[@chelseaburnthorn]

What do you mean?

[@mariecook7910]

Hi Mitchell Gardner, I have a 1996 Nissan Altima, Brake lights staying on. Replaced brake lamp switch, that fixed the problem. Put in new battery, now brake lights back staying on. Had to fix a burnt ground bulb holder on brake light bulb panel box in trunk. But everything was fine till I replaced the battery and then the lights were back staying on. I have to disconnect my positive cable to keep from draining my battery. Cant drive my car with the lights like they are.

[@schantajefferson2339]

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[@vinjens1791]

Oh wow!! Thank you so much for that tip! I need to do that adjustment because my ABS light is on 😮 Thanks again 😅

[@MrBryanmiller200]

Yup, just happened to me. My brakes were locking up. I replaced the pads, rotors, and bled the brakes. Brakes were working fine, then the traction control light came on. Couldn't figure it out. Called a mobile mechanic and he charged me 1 hourr of labor to adjust the brake switch

[@lindaswany]

Thank you! You saved me $55 for the OEM part. And probably $100 labor! And now it's still original Nissan instead of some after-market knock off for $37 that could come with its own set of inferior material, coating, or misalignment issues. I took photos of the disassembly process, which saved me on one step, to make sure it wasn't rotated 90 degrees the wrong way. Loved your bonus info about pushing the end in first before rotating it into place. Worked like a charm. Also, I didn't have to scrape mine with a screwdriver (didn't want to risk scratching the surface, since it was already shiny), but I just wiped off some black gunk on the wiggly gold connectors with a kleenex and glasses cleaner cloth. I have had this issue intermittently over the years since it was only 3 years old. It's now 16 years old. Still love my 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid.

[@mocollins6476]

Your a great help man! The fact that dealers scam you for your money when they know that this is an easy fix.

[@freddytorres4799]

Thanks for this video man, i just did this to my 2017 Nissan Altima SR, i was having the same issue for a long time and i couldn’t figure it out what was the problem and the dealer will charge thousands of thousands for just this, I’m glad that I found thhis video, thanks for all this man!!! You gain one sub

[@simon6071]

The fact that this problem happens to a large number of Nissan vehicles for makes that span over many years indicate that Nissan intentionally allows this problem to exist probably because it's a money maker for them. Imagining charging hundreds or even thousands for replacing a faulty part that cost only tens of dollars. What a rip off!

[@rothrc]

Thanks for the great video. Already replaced mine once. 1 year later and $75 in the hole, it crapped out again. I took apart like you said, but just used CRC QD electronic cleaner spray without taking the second spring out. Pressed down on the ring part and sprayed like crazy. Also sprayed the contacts on the plastic rod and spread them apart a little to make better contact. Put all back together, made sure not to push in all the way (just enough for the white tip to disappear) and turned to lock into place. All works perfect again! Thanks for saving me another $75! Oh yeah, F**k Nissan for not fixing this common problem.

[@takashihara3730]

I've just cleaned my brake switch and it worked perfect!!! Thank you so much!!

[@forpeace1580]

After a visit from AAA, then my car place, then AAA again. It was the second AAA visit that figured this very problem out. This video reinforces, what the AAA fella was telling me that this is common. He simply replaced with a new I thought he called it a brake sensor/fuse, so I will now refer to it as the brake pedal switch sensor fuse, lol! And, my car would not start.I had battery, alternator, and starter tested. All checked out. So then I thought it the batter and that I would call AAA again, when it was in a no start phase. But, this explains why hit or miss on the start. How exhausting and stressful this was. So glad for AAA to have contracts with people who know all this. And for you sir and this video. As it supports what just took place for me. I shall subscribe!

[@CSTYLETHESLIM]

You could also check your stop brake lamp relay under the hood it does the same thing.

[@leeroyfrancis9506]

My 2018 Altima just started doing that... Took both switches out .. Cleaned. Worked like a charm. E wok gud maasah.

[@1369brandon]

This just helped me fix my wife’s car for free! Awesome video my man! Thank you for this valuable information!

[@jessicashoemaker6392]

Thank you so much! I was able to clean the switches in my daughter's car and get it running again. Could not have done it without your video and was about to start throwing money at it!

[@dannysinclair5323]

Thank you for this video. It just got my 2015 Nissan Altima going after two days of frustration.

[@jenmarenc]

Thank you so much for this video, you saved me so much frustration. I have had my 2018 Nissan towed 4 times in 3 months, a new battery and alternator and still it wouldn't work. Was ready to sell it or make an expensive yard ornament out of it.

[@kauilanimaka4814]

That's the same thing that happened to me with my 2019 nissan sentra.

[@cartertirvin]

Worked great, even for my 2007 Altima. Similar break switch, one was really grimy. Thank you!!!

[@MrActor30]

Thanks I did this to my 19 pathfinder and it works like a charm.

[@ICSpin]

You saved me $70, thank you so much!

[@millienemeth8783]

Thank you so much, I tried it, disassembled, cleaned it and it WORKED!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@smartassmart]

thank you for this! i took mine apart and didn’t pay attention, then i forgot how to put it back together haha glad i found your video.

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[@gideonjonathan1984]

@Marcelo Bishop Thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :) I really appreciate it!

[@marcelobishop293]

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[@brittanytoler3139]

Thank you SO much for this diy. I've been trying to figure this out forever now just jumping my car to reset. Life saver!

[@micahrichardson3301]

You earned my subscription. Thanks for the helpful guide to fix my Altima!

[@Rick_Gregor]

Thank you! I did have to do it twice, my bad as bottom switch has 4 contact points, two points on one side were pitted and the first cleaning did not fix that. I had to take it apart and scrape a little material off of them to flatten it a bit, and bam it worked. Maybe a good tool to use would be a point file... :)

[@dukdog]

You can also diagnose by having someone watch your brake lights and breaking. With mine I noticed if I slowly squeezed the breaks I couldn't start and break lights didn't come on, but if I pressed on the breaks quickly, it would. Again it's more how fast you press than how hard, though you do need to press somewhat hard. If I gradually increased power that I pressed, I could end up standing on it with no break lights, but a sudden halfhearted stomp would make everything work. This is useful both to duliagnose and verify the quality of your cleaning/repair job.

[@roygainey4317]

Thanks for the help it did good I didn't know today was two switches on it at cruise control and brake lights anyway I got them out no way you said take him out that was a nice help thank you

[@eastlay]

I did it the exact way u did..it worked..You're awesome bro ..I appreciate it 🙏 💯 🙌

[@gilbertoperez4034]

Thanks brother I just did that an my car is back to life thanks for your time is really helpful

[@livingthelife4710]

So far had to replace mine twice on my 2018 Nissan Altima with the most recent being today. Great video not sure why that part keeps going on but it is pretty annoying when it takes almost 10 minutes of pressing down on the brake to start your car.

[@CSTYLETHESLIM]

Also check your stop brake lamp switch relay under the hood. It can cause this issue and you may think its your pedal brake switch.

[@amberniekgreene7082]

@@CSTYLETHESLIM can you elaborate? I didn’t know there was a spot under the hood 😩

[@CSTYLETHESLIM]

@@amberniekgreene7082 Yes under the hood there is relays just look for the one labeled brake switch and if the brake switch by the pedal didn't fix the issue then the one under the hood will.

[@amberniekgreene7082]

@@CSTYLETHESLIM fascinating. Now when I find it, what exactly am I looking for and supposed to do to remedy the issue?

[@CSTYLETHESLIM]

@@amberniekgreene7082 replace it with the same relay. I purchased mine from advanced auto.

[@zundee4182]

Thank you very much. Help me to find the fault,open the switch itself, after my 2 mechanics could not locate the fault.🙏😂

[@south1328]

Thank you fixed mine using this very useful video

[@LOM-k4z]

Thank You so much for helping me out. Your video and specifically this particular one saved me. May the God in Heaven and Lord of Creation richly bless the works of your hand. Thank you Sir

[@scorpiosings438]

Thanks for the help! I just fixed my daughters car!

[@93RoyalFreshness]

Just cleaned mines and it worked good looking my boi 💪🏾💯

[@califunkin]

Worked for me 2016 Altima. Thank you so much for this video, God bless

[@demetriusbroom8989]

How long does it take til it work

[@califunkin]

@@demetriusbroom8989 immediately

[@liljay3303]

Thanks my man! just started having this problem

[@rodlasher8478]

Thank you very much. The video cleared up two of my questions that I had when reinstalling the switches. My switches became stuck in the depressed after a tow, used a strap to lock the steering wheel down from the steering wheel to the brake pedal and ratchet it in place. Which brings up my question when you got in the car on the video you were able to turn your steering wheel back-and-forth without it locking does the 2015 Nissan Altima have a locking steering wheel function? I need to tow my Nissan, which requires the steering wheel to be locked in place.

[@corvid20]

Thank you for this, this was the problem.

[@whoakaela]

This happened to me in my new altima and it started happening within weeks of driving off the lot. they fixed it last year but it's starting to happen again and I wanted to try to fix it myself bc they over pushed it in last time and had to rescue me because my breaks were like permanently engaged and it wouldn't go over 1mph. when they came out i was in the middle of an intersection stuck and he reached under and adjusted it in 1 minute. I wonder why it keeps happening now but the fact that he could quickly adjust it in the middle of an intersection means i could probably try it too

[@mpahdocony1]

This has been an ongoing issue for me too. And I got the car new too. So tired it.

[@mariecook7910]

I have a 1996 Nissan Altima, Brake lights staying on. Replaced brake lamp switch, that fixed the problem. Put in new battery, now brake lights back staying on. Had to fix a burnt ground bulb holder on brake light bulb panel box in trunk. But everything was fine till I replaced the battery and then the lights were back staying on. I have to disconnect my positive cable to keep from draining my battery. Cant drive my car with the lights like they are.

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Normal there is a rubber on the brake pedal that push in brake pedal switch to turn it off that rubber will get dry and crystallized and fall apart so check where the brake pedal meet the switch

[@jwrothko]

thank you so much for sharing this, great video. Keep up the great work and help more people.

[@johnblueman1058]

Thanks, your information works great,,,,my wifes car working again.

[@tjflame9524]

This worked for me! Thank you sir!!

[@summerbeemeadow]

Good info. Thank you!

[@killerdude35]

I have a 2013 Altima and my issue is the break lights stay on sometimes after I've parked and turned the car off. Typically I have to tap the breaks a couple of times to get them to turn off. Will replacing the BLS correct this? Also, sometimes the car acts like it doesn't want to accelerate when driving it. Again, if I release the gas and tap it once or twice it starts accelerating again.

[@brendamitchell5767]

Good morning, I definitely need to look at this as I have an Altima. Thank you

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Good morning

[@dannyzr1214]

Thanks bro for this video worked like a charm🙏💯😭

[@Alhamed13489]

🎉 You Made my day

[@ImUrHuckleberry33]

So do I need to go ahead and replace the cruise control switch?

[@KEEPITPLAYR]

Big up my friend I needed this

[@samanthagreen6512]

So I have an issue with my car trying to turn over, but not completely. Does t happen every time. Battery is brand new and it’s been to the shop 3 times. They tell me it’s my fault and that I’m not pushing in the break hard enough. Could this also be the switch? I have to give it gas sometimes to turn over fully.

[@aliciasmith3007]

Love this video. Have cleaned mine twice. Would you possibly know how to get the display screen in a 2018 Armada to work. Only works for the reverse camera. The rest of the time it goes dark. Help please

[@gutadin5]

you said its not always the push button start is the issue, if the car battery is ok, key fob is ok then is it the brake light switch?

[@LorenaMoreno-v8n]

Question, does it matter if the switch my car has is PA66+GF33 and the replacement has PA66-GF33??

[@sherrie-gayespencer5059]

Good day my 2007 nissan skyline powers up ignition on but just won't turn over I'm.not sure if it has anything to do with my key fab the key constantly stays on the dash any advice thank u

[@reddplays2367]

Try changing the key fob batter. The light means the battery might be dying

[@lilzeyren]

Thanks bro this rocks!!!!!!!

[@horaciogodinez3983]

Thank you so much for the video

[@hcrumb59]

hi can you tell me what site to find these two switches for 2017 Nissan altima? TY. i hit subscribe. :)

[@Identity242]

Is the switch not being replaced? It’s just a cleaning?

[@DAMITH250]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@Mildatuin87]

How about for manual 6 speed whete i can find that parts? In the clutch

[@sengyang1870]

I had the same issue BUT mine ended being the Brake Lamp Relay. It worked SOMETIMES only.

[@callmejececa]

Omg thank you so oooo much it worked

[@silentknight612]

This happened to my nissan armada. I just replaced it with oem parts $30 .

[@commentboii]

What if cleaning it dont work can u go to local auto zone and buy a new switch?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

I think they have a recall for it out now

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

And am not sure about that but I know you can get it from online

[@commentboii]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD where online

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Amazon.com or eBay.com

[@commentboii]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD thank u for your help

[@ayanailucci]

7:09 I did it 🎉

[@UncleNahshon]

Does this work for the 2011 Altima? I went to start my car and noticed the brake was very stiff. Dash lights were on but the car wouldn’t start.

[@tejones6350]

Did you figure out what was going on mine is doing the same

[@jennarmijo8945]

@@tejones6350 same

[@ChamyaSmith]

So everyone’s car is doing this! Mine is a 2018 i didn’t think i would have problems this quick

[@Kevo2blessed]

@@ChamyaSmith did you figure it out? Mine is a 2018 as well.

[@ChamyaSmith]

@@Kevo2blessed yes it was a brake switch i had to take it to Nissan to get it fixed because they changed the switch for the newer cars and you can’t find it online

[@Not_So_Super_Mario]

Lifesaver

[@brendaa2718]

I HAD THIS PROBLEM IN DECEMBER AND ITS HAPPENING AGAIN ALMOST 3MONTHS LATER UUGHHH IM SO MAD !

[@_gabe_2407]

Is it still happening

[@prasperedeg4246]

Thank you bro for real

[@cabovalo]

I need a new link for it the desc doesn’t work

[@ceciliadillard184]

My Nissan Altima 2016 won't start and I was told it is the brake switch start my brake lights come on but it just won't start so if I do what you said to do it would work

[@ELCLAVE300]

Is there a way to just bypass it?

[@frankleal3316]

Having same issue with brake light switch with a new one replaced and cleaned out old one still no start(tried both). Any help is much sppreciated.

[@prestonrouth8403]

Oh wow, that's wild. Did you ever figure out what the problem was?

[@luv_a_nurse8960]

I could use some help with my maxima its a 2010. Same thing motor wont start all the lights come on.

[@foxbodydude379]

@@luv_a_nurse8960 having the same issue now with maxmia. Any suggestions. Will be greatly appreciated

[@genesis7552003]

Battery???? My battery went out twice..

[@CSTYLETHESLIM]

Brake stop lamp relay under the hood is most likely your issue.

[@sathishbabus2992]

Can you please tell me the name of the tool you used to dismantle the switch?

[@leesabaccellieri8715]

Do I have to change the cruise switch too

[@keilarios5037]

i have already changed the cruise control and the break sensor and still not working

[@foxbodydude379]

@@keilarios5037 having same issue. Did you ever get a. Answer to the fix???

[@katrinadavis9000]

Thank you 😊

[@antonior2995]

My car won’t turn on when it’s cold out. It acts like it does and it sometimes jumps when it tries but will only turn on fully if I press the Gas a few times and it works fine. Any idea? Or is this the possible solution?

[@harrypatel5332]

hi dullah i have altima hybrid 2008 cleaned switch tested ok still whem n break paddle pressed light on dash dont go away.what may be reason? harry

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Try and clean both switch it's 2 different switch down there

[@meshalalshammary5372]

Great job how ican know this not working in y car?

[@ra7a999]

hello, just bought new Altima 2020, I had the same problem even though it didn't pass 1000 km , the first time it wont run I just waited 5 min then it started , After a week, a second time wont start at all I tried your method but didn't do any cleaning cause I thought it is new . I PLUGED the sensors back but still not working , I Attached the battery to a starter then it worked. the problem now after driving for short distance the VDC light go on till I switch the car off . AND THE SAME THING KEEP HAPENNING BESIDE I NOTICE WHEN I LOCK THE CAR THE BACK BREAK LIGHTS TAKE ABOUT A MIN OR TWO TO GET OFF. CAN YOU HELP ME WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM OR HOW CAN I FIX IT. THANK YOU... note there is no local dealer services where I live :(

[@foxbodydude379]

Having the same issue. Now did you ever get an answer to the problem

[@shotbyjed2763]

Adjust the switch

[@LG-gm2hx]

Does this work for an 07 maxima?

[@bangboxing407]

What year car is that your working on?

[@deliardmax]

Thank you

[@jordanofranco5686]

Will this switch not let it get out of park ?

[@KL-rb3bd]

Just take flat head driver and open your lock switch and push it down it will move

[@sergiosital6818]

Es todo mi chingon

[@bluebunnyjuice1]

can this stop your car from switching gears out of park as well?

[@markhill4366]

It supposed to

[@Phillians413]

Hello. What if the break pedal is stuck?

[@simonkirk5265]

Hey brotha ! Will this work with a 2011 Nissan Altima ?? My car won’t start!!

[@esthermcgough3995]

Mine starts and when I accelerate it acts like the brake is on so takes a min to get going. its scary on the hill i have to go up if i have to start from a stop. the car gets going regular after @ 15 mph. to normal but going to buy new switches and change them

[@AmandaSandstrom723]

Would this be the same for a 2015 Nissan Sentra?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Yes

[@AmandaSandstrom723]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD thank you cuz Nissan told me I need to have my car towed to them, but will first have to pay $165 for them to do the diagnostic test. Smh but I'm gonna try this first. Cuz it definitely isn't the battery.

[@kelcyswearingen2381]

Hey I have a question for u bout a 2012 nissan altima 2.5 the coil pack plug busted an the wires touch it running kill the engine out now wont start at all dose the same thing this video is doin I replaced the switch an the fuse boxes keeps Killin the bartty out any ideal with it could be plz if anyone know plz help I have done everything I can think of could it be my ...ecm ?

[@yenkuo525]

Does 2017 Nissan quest SV same process?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Yes

[@c.c.8257]

Mine is giving some different issues, the car lock light is flickering when I press the on button.. also one of the fuse boxes started clicking too. There was a point where the was absolutely no power left it for couple hrs. Now the light inside are very dim and continues with the flickering of the lock car

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Check your battery if it have enough charge

[@c.c.8257]

I replaced it already

[@williamennis8945]

Did this and worked for like a week then started having problems again any solutions?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Replace the switches

[@dlino3017]

Any links for the switch’s both

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

In the description

[@Riceballs714]

My deal replaces it with a new one but still having the same issue

[@bam1175]

I cleaned the brake switch and it worked fine for a few days. Then it started to do the same thing again so I replace it with a brand new switch. And now it's doing the same thing again can you tell me what the problem is?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Try cleaning both switches

[@bam1175]

@@DULLAHGOSOHARD the new brake switch and the cruise control switch?

[@DULLAHGOSOHARD]

Yes

[@bam1175]

Okay I'll get back to you

[@chrisanator96]

@@bam1175 any results ?

[@barzanfattah438]

i have problem with my nissan altima 2017 sr 4 cyl . just some time i want to drive i put my foot on gas pedal the car not respond after 4 or 5 second it will go and the engine light is not turn on . i showed to some mechanics and service center they didnt know the problem .please if you can tell me the problem .thnx

[@rachaelreams2024]

Did you ever figure out what it was? Was it the stop lamp relay?

[@aydiapayne912]

Dang this is the problem I’m trying to solve.

[@oryan5025]

Ever figure out what it was?

[@gmccalla6159]

Im having the same problem right now fam