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

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!!!

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!

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Thanks man. Add another to the long lost of people you've assisted with this problem. Only cost me $8 for the pic set.

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

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!

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!

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

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

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... :)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

You saved me $70, thank you so much!

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

Thanks my man! just started having this problem

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

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

Thank you for this, this was the problem.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

Good info. Thank you!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This worked for me! Thank you sir!!

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you so much for the video

Lifesaver

Is there a way to just bypass it?

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

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

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

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?

Big up my friend I needed this

🎉 You Made my day

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

Thanks bro this rocks!!!!!!!

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.

Thanks 👍👍👍

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

Thank you 😊

Omg thank you so oooo much it worked

Thank you

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

Thank you bro for real

Hello. What if the break pedal is stuck?

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 ?

7:09 I did it 🎉

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.

Es todo mi chingon

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

Do I have to change the cruise switch too

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

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 :(

Im having the same problem right now fam

Got a 05 altima 3.5l se that has no start , brake light wont come on and stuck in park..

Hey bro i have a no start issue i need some help with

Does this work for an 07 maxima?

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

What year car is that your working on?

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

Will this switch not let it get out of park ?

Does 2017 Nissan quest SV same process?

Any links for the switch’s both

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?

PA66-GF30 isn’t the brake switch. PA66+GF33 is brake switch

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

I have a 2013 Altima and when I try to turn the car on, I hear the starter but no engine crank. Any ideas?