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Just have somebody stand behind the car and see if the brake lights come on when you put your foot on the brake to start the car. If they come on, it's probably not that switch.
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It is the switch. When I would press the brakes and the lights came on it would start. When I pressed the brakes and the lights were not on it would not start. Is this an easy fix that we can do at home?
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You may need to adjust the switch or you may need a new one. There have been reports of faulty switches.
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I had an 07 altima. Same symptoms same problem. I tested the switch and found thus to be the problem. It left me stranded 2 places with no tools on me so what I did was wiggle the switch wires on the brake pedal where it goes hooked into. Also you can try pressing and releasing the contact. There are two switches down there on the brake pedal. One is a stop light switch and the other is the safety start switch . Replace it.
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I too had this problem tonight. I was stuck in St. Louis in my '07 Altima and could not start my car up. The lights would turn on when I depressed the start button but nothing would happen. I am not a member of a auto club and no friends to call for help. Out of desperation, I googled "altima will not start" on my iphone and was led to this forum. After reading previous posts, I tested my brakes and the brake light would not turn on. I jiggled the switch above my brakes and the car started right up. Thanks Nissanhelp!
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I've had the same problems. I changed the battery in my intelligent key, replaced my car battery...still can't start the car without trying for about 10-20 minutes. I took it to the Nissa dealerhship today to find out what's going on. After about 2 hours they identified that it is the brake switch and brake harness. The car doesn't know that I am pressing on the brake so it won't start. They told me that Nissan is the only place that can fix it and it would cost $650.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I heard someone bought a replacement switch for $33 on Ebay. |
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My 2009 Altima 2.5S Has Starting Issues?! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP!
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Since I've gotten my previous Altima there, they are a dealership I (kinda trust). The service rep told me that it could be some wiring that may not be working. He asked if my brake light comes on when I have had the non-starting issue. Of course I wouldn't know because I am in the car trying to get it to work...so he then tells me that the next time it happens, to get someone to look in the back of the car to see if the brake like comes on...if not then he told me what it could be, but I forgot what he called it. So the incident happens yesterday....I'm at the gas station getting gas, get back into the car start it up and the same thing happens---powers down to dead. I get a service station to jump it and the guy says it IS in fact my battery. He brings me to his shop, tests the battery and says "yes, it's your battery." Of course now I'm confused because Auto Zone said it wasn't. He tells me it would cost me $125.99 for him to replace the battery...mind you Auto Zone's battery and install would have only been $89.00. So I felt that this guy was just attempting to sucker me so I thanked him for his help and told him I would be back. So now I sit and wonder...what in the world I should do!? I don't have a lot of money to spend on car repairs right now...but I don't want to keep having this issue. I'm holding off on purchasing a new battery because the more I read forums the more I see it could in fact be a different issue and NOT a battery. I've read on this forum that many who have had this issue or a similar one found it to be the brake wires? Can someone please tell me what I should do and how i should go about fixing this situation? I thank each of you in advance for all of your advice and suggestions!!! Happy Holidays!!! |
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Not the same thing
The issue raised by the previous poster is not the same as just not being able to start due to the brake light switch. The car will start, then slowly dies.
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Yeah, that's not the same thing as my issue... Once it is jumped and started, it is good to go. No dimming of lights, nothing. That's why I am praying and hoping that it IS just the battery
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2008 2.5 Altima wih same problem
I am having the same issue that you are describing and I cannot figure it out either. Have you found a solution to your problem yet? Thanks!
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Two weeks ago I purchased a new battery. I haven't had any issues yet. The car starts right up and is acting normal so far. In earlier posts, some folks did the same thing however they still experienced issues even after getting a new car battery, so I am hoping that this is just the issue and it is resolved with the new battery. I'll keep this thread posted if this should not work either.
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2.5 Altima with same problem
PurpleCatz,
Right after your last post, I cleaned the battery posts and the cable connectors. Neither of them looked dirty or corroded, but I cleaned them anyway. I have not had a problem since. Even last night when the temp dropped to about 12 degrees here, it started fine this morning. Thanks! |
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hi there my nissan peeps...i too am having problems w my 2008 nissan as well...it doesnt want to start and yes when i push it it wont feed to start....and it does give like a clicking noise for a sec....BUT i notice when i pump my brakes till it tightens it starts...i dont know how but it seems to start every time...now i know thats not normal...i just want it fixed man!!!its a major headache...i just want my ride to be normal!!!lol!...please let me know if ne one has found the problem!!!because i too cant afford to take it to a dealership cuz of the cost and hassle they will give...but much appreciated!!
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