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1998 Nissan Pathfinder Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake light switch, Brake lights, Brake pedal.
Mileage: 165,000 miles.

Asked on April 19, 2012

The rear tail lights on my 1998 nissan pathfinder will not go off.

I have not driven it for several hours. tried driving it... did not help
Avatar Asked by blorentz

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Replied on April 19, 2012

brake light switch is bad. it is on the brake pedal. un hook it and see if the lights go out.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on April 19, 2012

where on the pedal... I'm fairly mechanically inclined, BUT I don't see anything attached to the pedal. thanks

Tiny Response from blorentz
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Replied on April 19, 2012

it is up at the top of the pedal.

Roy

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Replied on April 19, 2012

ok... for a 61 yr. old woman.. it was quite the contortionist trick.
BUT the lights are off... thanks a bunch, becky

Tiny Response from blorentz
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Replied on April 19, 2012

replace the switch. you have no brake lights at this time.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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will do, first thing tomorrow..again thanks

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Replied on April 19, 2012

good luck

roy

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