HEADPHONES Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Well the lights are on AGAIN. It's the all black switch above the brown/black cruise control switch. I replaced the brake light switch a few years ago wit an OEM Nissan one thinking it'll be premium quality and last. In 14 years ownership and 60k miles my second one has now failed. Not had this happen on any other car so I'm guessing the Nissan ones are a bit rubbish. So I spent just over a fiver on a generic one https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Nissan_350Z_3.5_2005/p/car-parts/electrical/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/car-switch-and-car-sensors/?464700040&1&9572e9ec83fab9414d1914b8c35be537361637ec&000415 With the frequent flash sales it can be had for a little over a fiver instead of £40-50 for a Nissan one! It's in and working. Even if it only lasts 5 years it's an easy enough fix but I wouldn't bother with a Nissan one guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1en Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Is this our issue @Kieran O'Quick ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Worth a look alright. Didn't know about this at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1en Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thanks for the link @HEADPHONES Just ordered one. Current code of SUN50 makes it just over a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 11/06/2019 at 11:26, G1en@waxandshine said: Thanks for the link @HEADPHONES Just ordered one. Current code of SUN50 makes it just over a fiver. In case you didn't already know, there's a clip connector that just needs a gentle press to release the switch, no force needed. Also when inserting the new switch it can be twisted into place at varying depths so that the brake pedal activates the switch even with the lightest touch on the brakes. Sometimes if it's placed fully seated, when the brake pedal only travels a couple of mm it's not enough to activate the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EzeePzee Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Thanks folks - I’ve just ordered one of these at £5.03 too. May as well have one on standby even if not needed immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Can't believe the stupid switch has failed AGAIN after 10 months. Luckily I ordered a spare last time. Stopped the car, swapped out the switch and all was well. Ordered another TWO spares at £12.34 including delivery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Can't believe it. Switch has gone bust AGAIN. Buy cheap buy twice I guess . Luckily I had a spare. Fitted and working in a couple of minutes. Just ordered another TWO to keep in the boot. They've gone up almost 50% though! From £5 to an extortionate £7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Sorry to hear that pal, I spot a trend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Guess what happened yesterday? Dabbed the brake pedal whilst parking up and..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) TCS+ABS+ESP all lit up. The brake lights were actually working fine and when I restarted the car the lights all went out. But they returned shortly after when braking again. Must be these cheap brake light switches. How the hell can a simple switch fail so easily? Is it something I'm doing wrong in fitting it? Will be fitting one of my spares AGAIN and then contacting ZMANALEX for an original Nissan one me thinks Edited June 23, 2021 by HEADPHONES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174431291226 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 11 hours ago, davey_83 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174431291226 Got that ordered as ZMANALEX didn't have any OEM ones left. I had 2 spares from Eurocarparts. One was too tight. Luckily the other fitted and is tidinge over til the OEM Nissan one arrives from eBay. Thanks again for the heads up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Mate, you never guess what just today........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Oh no...... brake light switch failure I had 2 spares in my boot today too I could have given you one. But they were cheap ones from a dodgey batch so questionable durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I know, I was a wee bit annoyed lol Argh, what timing!!! Took the switch off and used contact cleaner, let it air dry and refitted. Started the car, touch the brake pedal and no warning light so far. If the lights come back on, then I see about getting a switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Can't believe it Gonna start calling this my "Arnie" switch coz I know I'll fix it and the problem will be like "I'LL BE BACK!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 The dash warning lights have been intermittent. The brake lights are working. BUT I noticed sometimes when I lightly touch the brakes the brake lights would either not come on or cut on and off. So I'm thinking this would confuse the ECU and trigger all the warning lights. So I've readjusted how far the switch goes by not seating it so deep in the socket. Used a mirror behind the zed to check that the brake lights are triggered by the lightest depression of the brake pedal. Hopefully this will sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Oh maybe that's the fix pal, il have to try that also as min came on the other week and after a restart nothing since. Ordered a OEM replacement but an adjustment might be just the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Nearly 3 weeks after adjustment and no lights came back. I do love a 5 min FREE fix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPoch Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 the switch posted up top from Euro car parts does not fit my 2007 Nissan 350z... its 2 socket where i need is a 4 socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, BigPoch said: the switch posted up top from Euro car parts does not fit my 2007 Nissan 350z... its 2 socket where i need is a 4 socket. See if the brake lights come on normally but only when the brake pedal is depressed more than about 5mm. If so the switch may be ok but may just need repositioning to not seat so deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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