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ChrisSmith
11-27-2011, 09:51 PM
Okay, so, my tail lights won't turn off.
Also when I hit the brakes they don't get brighter, they just stay dim.
and when I turn on the headlights, one of my tail lights shuts completely off.

If anyone can give any advice, I would definently appreciate it. Thanks.
J40sx
11-27-2011, 10:12 PM
If there's broken plastic debre on the floor, then its this little rubber piece attached behind your brake pedal that broke off.

The reason it stays on is because that broken piece is suppose to press on the break switch to turn off the brake lights. You just need to replace that rubber piece pressing against the switch. It cost like 5 dollars from nissan.
starplatnumm
11-27-2011, 11:06 PM
^^^^^ just what he says

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/420094-clutch-pedal-problem.html

click on the link above. example explained
same issue. rubber grommet missing due over time. has for clutch pedal same for brake pedal. buy the grommers from dealer. clutch rubber stopper= won't start
brake pedal stopper = brake lights stay on.
you might need 2 for the brake light pedal bracket
ChrisSmith
11-28-2011, 09:06 AM
If there's broken plastic debre on the floor, then its this little rubber piece attached behind your brake pedal that broke off.

The reason it stays on is because that broken piece is suppose to press on the break switch to turn off the brake lights. You just need to replace that rubber piece pressing against the switch. It cost like 5 dollars from nissan.

Just checked, there was broken apart piece of rubberish plastic debree on my floor. Do you know exactly what it's called?
frsh2fourty
11-28-2011, 09:13 AM
Don't waste $5 on a piece of rubber, save yourself $4 and change and just tape a penny to the brake pedal where it presses against that button.
Mitsubayati
11-28-2011, 09:45 AM
or, if it's anything like the clutch pedal button, get a nut and bolt and use the hole provided to mount it. Less ghetto way
ChrisSmith
11-28-2011, 11:24 AM
Don't waste $5 on a piece of rubber, save yourself $4 and change and just tape a penny to the brake pedal where it presses against that button.


I think I'm gonna try this actually, quick fix for now at least.
yetijeff
11-28-2011, 03:39 PM
The nut and bolt works good for the brake and the clutch petal. It's kind of a bitch to get to.
ChrisSmith
11-28-2011, 03:50 PM
The nut and bolt works good for the brake and the clutch petal. It's kind of a bitch to get to.


Just finished fixing it, it was a pain in the ass, but two pennies, and some superglue and it's working again.