NTB15-112

Classification:
Reference:
EL15-028
Date:
NTB15-112
December 22, 2015
2013-2015 PATHFINDER;
LOW POWER / STOP LAMPS STAY ON
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2013-2015 Pathfinder (R52) 2WD with V6 engines only
IF YOU CONFIRM
The following, or the customer reports the following:

Intermittently there is low power when accelerating,
And/or

The stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the
ignition ON or OFF.
ACTION

Delete the stop lamp relay and bypass the stop lamp relay circuit.

Replace the stop lamp switch with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of “ACTION” (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains
information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the stop lamp fuse (#10) from the “junction box” fuse block in the Instrument
panel.
2. Remove “fuse and relay box” (fuse box) cover and locate stop lamp relay
(Figure 1).

Fuse box located on bulkhead above engine.
Stop lamp relay
Figure 1
Stop lamp relay
removed
3. Remove the stop lamp relay (Figure 2).
NOTE: This relay will not be reinstalled.
Figure 2
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Bracket release
4. Release the fuse box from its mounting
bracket.
Figure 3
Fuse box back
cover
5. Remove the back cover of the fuse box.
NOTE: Do not remove the back cover
from the harness.
Fuse box
Figure 4
6. Release the stop lamp relay connector
from the fuse block.
Stop lamp relay
connector
7. Locate the red and the white wires on the
bottom of the stop lamp relay connector
(Figure 5).
Red wire
White wire
Figure 5
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Both wires cut
Stop lamp relay
connector
8. Cut the red and white wires of the stop
lamp relay connector (Figure 6).
Figure 6
1/4ʺ
1/4ʺ
9. Strip approximately 1/4ʺ of insulation from
the ends of both the red and the white
wires (Figure 7).
Figure 7
Twisted together
10. Twist the red and white wires together
(Figure 8).
Figure 8
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Wires aligned
with the solder
11. Slide a solder sleeve connector (#J47003-2) over the twisted pair (Figure 9).

Confirm that the bare wires are
aligned with the solder in the center of
the connector.
Figure 9
12. Apply heat (Figure 10) with a Flameless
Heat Gun (#J-46538) until:

The solder completely melts
And

Both ends of the shrink tube have
been sealed.
Figure 10
Solder completely
melted

Shrink tube
sealed
Figure 11 shows completed solder
connection.
Shrink tube
sealed
Figure 11
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13. Cut the remaining two wires (yellow and
black; Figure 12) to the stop lamp relay
connector, and discard the connector.
Stop lamp relay
connector removed
a. Tape the ends of the yellow and black
wires.
b. Tuck all wires from stop lamp relay
out of the way and reinstall the back
cover of the fuse box.
c. Reattach the fuse box to its bracket.
d. Reinstall fuse box cover.
Figure 12
14. Replace the stop lamp switch with the part listed in PARTS INFORMATION.

Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section BR – Brake System / Brake
Pedal for replacement information and adjustment.
15. Reinstall the stop lamp fuse #10 into the instrument panel junction box.
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
Stop Lamp Switch
PART NUMBER
25320-AX10A
J-47003-2
Solder Sleeve Connector
QUANTITY
1
1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIAG
FRT
Delete stop lamp relay
25320-AX10A
PX82AA
ZE
32
0.4
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