My 2003 Nissan 350z won't start hooked up a battery charg...
Customer
My 2003 Nissan 350z won't start hooked up a battery charger however my back break lights are on and not allowing to get a full vjarhe to start
Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the [brake](/topics-brake-nissan/) fluid...
My 2003 Nissan 350z won't start hooked up a battery charger however my back break lights are on and not allowing to get a full vjarhe to start
Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the [brake](/topics-brake-nissan/) fluid? How's the level and when was it last changed?
Charge to start y husband is working in the Virginia Islands where is the brake fluid located
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your 350Z yourself? What have you tried so far?
I'm trying my dad had to come borrow my infinity. Just charging the battery
Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you?
Let me try the brake fluid 1st.
Read More
Responses
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
"Hi, I'm Roy. Welcome to JustAnswer. I'm reviewing your question now, and will post back with your reply momentarily."
You will see an option to receive a phone call prompted by the website, you can agree to or decline. If you do not wish to use the Phone Service, we can continue chatting this way back and forth until you are satisfied with my help. Who Am I speaking with today ?
Customer
265 days ago
Kathe
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
Hi! Kathe Hope I can help sorry to hear about your car not starting , the rear brake lights are staying on all the time ? let me know Thank you Roy!
Just text me back
Customer
265 days ago
Roy nice to meet you car won't start try to charge it but brake lights will not come off therefore battery will not fully charge
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
If the brake lights are stuck on you could have a bad brake switch on your pedal also you can unplug the switch to charge your battery
the switch is on the brake pedal arm should be a black switch
Customer
265 days ago
floor or emergency brake
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
if the [tail lights](/topics-tail-light/) are on that is the pedal switch
Customer
265 days ago
Ok it's pouring down I'm putting some slickers on
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
there is a littel plastic stopper that turns off the brake switch it could be missing if the lights are staying on
[How To Change Your 300ZX/350Z/G35 Pedal Stopper! - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgcOGRTrsUY)
Customer
265 days ago
I can see the black plug just gotta pull igIt
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
you can unplug it or see it the little plastic stopper is missing on the pedal also
Customer
265 days ago
This thing is he'll getting toHell
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
You might need to remove the lower plastic to make it easier to get at
Customer
265 days ago
There are 2 plugs for the brake pedal.
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
the black one is for the brake lights the other is for your cruise control the brown one
Customer
265 days ago
Finally got it outUrh
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
Okay good now try and charge your battery let me know if yo need anything else Thank you Roy!
Customer
265 days ago
It'd charging quick now for I plug it back after I start it
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
did you see if the stop that turns off the brake switch is missing or not
If the brake lights are stuck on the car might not have power because it thinks you are trying to stop
Customer
265 days ago
It's not
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
Okay if still stuck on I would replace the switchLet me know if you need anything Thank you
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
Thanks again Roy!
Customer
265 days ago
Thank you
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
Have a great day !
Customer
265 days ago
Like wise
Roy Sheidenberger
265 days ago
Automotive Expert
Thanks
Still not sure what you need?
Have a certified mobile mechanic diagnose what's wrong with your car, at your home or office.
Hello, motor mounts have a big job to perform. Think of a motor mount as the cushion insole of your shoes, and how the shoes feel after 3 months of continuous use. The motor mount is piece of rubber that...
Just because the horn still works doesn't mean your battery has enough "juice" to turn over the engine. I suggest you have a qualified technician test your starting and charging system. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) Since your vehicle won't start, calling YourMechanic would...
Hi there. Sounds to me that your vehicle's top is a bit off track. This is the same concept as a window being off its track. It will neither close or open all the way. To ensure precise diagnosis, have...
There are many things that can cause the fuel mileage (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-easily-increase-your-gas-mileage-by-jason-unrau) to go down or be lower than what others are getting. The most important thing is to not use performance parts like filters or sensors. These only increase the...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Having the precise codes is very important-- even if the Check Engine is no longer illuminated. There can be transient codes that have not yet set off the light. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-idle-control-valve)...
What you are describing may be a result of a faulty speed sensor, potentially low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a even a faulty transmission control solenoid. As your vehicle travels down the road, the computer analyzes data being sent by...
Hi There, I believe you may be on the right track in terms of the starter gear not disengaging from the flywheel quick enough upon start up. This can happen for a couple of reasons. Either the starter solenoid itself...
Hi there - this problem sounds like the shifter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-gear-shifter) interlock mechanism is malfunctioning. There can be, however a number of pieces to this simple-sounding mechanism. The electrical relay that physically releases the interlock may not be working (fuse, or...
You should not see the engine oil get higher unless you have excessive fuel getting into the engine from a leaking injection system like a leaking injector. You should have the fuel pressure monitored when the key is cycled on...
My 2003 Nissan 350z won't start hooked up a battery charger however my back break lights are on and not allowing to get a full vjarhe to start Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the [brake](/topics-brake-nissan/) fluid...
My 2003 Nissan 350z won't start hooked up a battery charger however my back break lights are on and not allowing to get a full vjarhe to start Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the [brake](/topics-brake-nissan/) fluid? How's the level and when was it last changed? Charge to start y husband is working in the Virginia Islands where is the brake fluid located Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your 350Z yourself? What have you tried so far? I'm trying my dad had to come borrow my infinity. Just charging the battery Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Let me try the brake fluid 1st.