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nissantuner22 · 05-22-2006, 07:35 AM

Got a bit of a wierd problem with my taillights. I've noticed my buddies coupe does the same thing. When you hit the brake lights, one of the bulbs on the other side go out. Let go of the brakes, it comes back on. Whats wierd is his happens on the left side, mine on the right.

I've replaced every bulb in an attempt to see if somehow the wiring was in series, but that didn't work. Anyone off the top of their head have this same problem? I always have people tell me a brake light is out, but its really not, its just "half" out.

s13silady · 05-22-2006, 08:12 AM

last time my brakes were acting up in the same manner, i just replaced my brake switch and my problem was fixed. sounds like yours is going out. its like 15 bucks from kragen or someplace.

projectRDM · 05-22-2006, 08:12 AM

Very common on the coupes, and on most 93-95 Altimas too. Take the rear housing out and clean all the contacts real well, and double check the grounds that are secured to the panel. That should fix it.

nissantuner22 · 05-22-2006, 08:19 AM

Will do. I recall cleaning the contacts when I replaced all the bulbs, did a quick visual on the grounds, but i'll look into that further. Thanks.

Its just funny, every coupe I see pretty much has this problem.

status · 06-08-2011, 07:53 PM

I have this SAME thing going on, and 3 of my friends have it as well. Its obviously a big issue, but did i miss the thread where everyone figured out the fix?

turbo-travis · 06-08-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by status

I have this SAME thing going on, and 3 of my friends have it as well. Its obviously a big issue, but did i miss the thread where everyone figured out the fix?

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Very common on the coupes, and on most 93-95 Altimas too. Take the rear housing out and clean all the contacts real well, and double check the grounds that are secured to the panel. That should fix it.

Not the best of first posts either. Its a 5 year old thread

05-22-2006, 07:35 AM	#1
nissantuner22 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Age: 40 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	Brake lights/ Running lights Oddity Got a bit of a wierd problem with my taillights. I've noticed my buddies coupe does the same thing. When you hit the brake lights, one of the bulbs on the other side go out. Let go of the brakes, it comes back on. Whats wierd is his happens on the left side, mine on the right. I've replaced every bulb in an attempt to see if somehow the wiring was in series, but that didn't work. Anyone off the top of their head have this same problem? I always have people tell me a brake light is out, but its really not, its just "half" out. __________________ Current Project: Operation: N/A SR: 93 Silvia Q SR20DE Engine with go fast goodies. , "Common problems 240sx's suffer from are curbs, trees, ditches, and other immovable objects."thx247 "on the tounge... there is no guardrails."- citizen

05-22-2006, 08:12 AM	#2
s13silady Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay Area, San Jose Posts: 1,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	last time my brakes were acting up in the same manner, i just replaced my brake switch and my problem was fixed. sounds like yours is going out. its like 15 bucks from kragen or someplace. __________________

05-22-2006, 08:19 AM	#4
nissantuner22 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Age: 40 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	Will do. I recall cleaning the contacts when I replaced all the bulbs, did a quick visual on the grounds, but i'll look into that further. Thanks. Its just funny, every coupe I see pretty much has this problem. __________________ Current Project: Operation: N/A SR: 93 Silvia Q SR20DE Engine with go fast goodies. , "Common problems 240sx's suffer from are curbs, trees, ditches, and other immovable objects."thx247 "on the tounge... there is no guardrails."- citizen

05-22-2006, 08:12 AM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Very common on the coupes, and on most 93-95 Altimas too. Take the rear housing out and clean all the contacts real well, and double check the grounds that are secured to the panel. That should fix it.

06-08-2011, 07:53 PM	#5
status Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kirkland Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have this SAME thing going on, and 3 of my friends have it as well. Its obviously a big issue, but did i miss the thread where everyone figured out the fix?