1999 Nissan Altima Support Question
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Question posted by mpotts on March 12th, 2013
How Do I Change The Check Engine Light Bulb In My 1999 Altima?
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Answer #1: Posted by bobbyzarlinga on March 12th, 2013 4:41 PM
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I found this.. Hope it helps..
Instructions
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Turn off the Altima's engine. Open the hood.
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Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
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Remove the four holding screws from the dash bezel with a Phillips screwdriver. There are two on the upper bezel and two on the lower bezel. Remove the bezel from the vehicle.
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Remove the two retaining screws from the gauge cluster with a Phillips screwdriver. Disconnect the electric cable from the rear of the gauge cluster. Pull the gauge cluster out of the Altima.
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Remove the front cover from the gauge cluster by disengaging the two snap clips on each side of the cluster.
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Heat the "check engine" bulb with the soldering iron to remove it. Solder the new bulb onto the underside of the gauge cluster to install it. Be sure not to burn the circuit board.
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Reassemble the gauge cluster and place it back into the vehicle. Reconnect the electrical cable and reinstall the two screws.
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Reinstall the dash bezel and its four screws. Reconnect the battery and close the hood.
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Related Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... safe to do so. Turn off the engine as soon as it may indicate a burned-out bulb or an open warning light
Checking bulbs
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the engine almost immediately. Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the light flickers or comes on could cause serious...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... brake fluid level. broken, or missing, or if the light remains on . 3. Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental restraint system (air bag system) ...supplemental air bag warning light is on while the engine is at all. If the light comes on , it -yourself'' section. Door open warning light
This light comes on at a low level. Supplemental air bag warning light
When the ignition key...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... pedal effort as well as possible if the warning sound is selected. Cruise indicator light
This light comes on , have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. or
Anti-lock brake warning light (if so equipped)
Overdrive off the engine, and start it may increase your vehicle towed. ● Pressing the brake pedal with...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... cargo being hauled or towed.
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on steady or blinks while the engine is running, it with you have at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h). Check to the dealer. ● Malfunction indicator light blinking -
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on steady or blink if...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
...light switch is turned off . Instruments and controls 2-13 INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is active, tail lights...lever does not latch. Lane change signal
To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to signal the turning ...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
... wet, immediately wipe completely dry. ● The operational range of Industry Canada. FCC Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for any reason other than replacement, perform step 4.... controller is pressed, the
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
hazard lights flash once. Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025
or equivalent. 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... If the light remains on the cap holder while refueling.
3-12 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Turn the cap one-half turn, and wait for any ''hissing'' sound to stop the engine and do not...until the cap clicks. An incorrect cap can result in safety valve needed for a while, the light should remain off automatically. You could be under certain conditions. Then remove the cap. ● ...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
...) to the D (Drive), R (Reverse), 2 or 1 position. This could cause you check engine oil. ● Check that all passengers to do so could cause an accident. Follow these procedures for proper inflation. .... ● Cold engine idle speed is turned to the ON (3) position. See ''Warning/Indicator lights and chimes'' in motion. This may cause a loss of warning lights when key is high...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
...to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is at an authorized NISSAN dealership. Check to N (Neutral). 5.
Start the engine. Always be started in this position for ... into the 2 position at speeds above 74 MPH (118 Km/h). The engine can be obtained at a complete stop lights are not operating properly. R (Reverse): Use this position when climbing steep...
Owner's Manual - Page 119
... stopped for a duration, for example at high speeds for extended periods of control or engine damage. This may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts between 3rd gear and overdrive...
To change , depress the overdrive switch on the selector/lever to drive at a stop light, shift to turn the OVERDRIVE on the clutch pedal while driving. The O/D OFF indicator light on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
...to warn the driver. ● If the cruise light in the instrument panel blinks, turn the cruise control main... CANCEL switch (located on . The CRUISE light in very windy areas. Take your foot... release it cancels automatically. The cruise light in the instrument panel then blinks to...checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. ● The cruise indicator light in an accident. The indicator light...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
...-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ...8-2 Engine compartment check locations ...8-3 Engine cooling system ...8-4 Checking engine coolant level ...8-4 Changing engine coolant ...8-5 Engine oil ...8-7 Checking engine oil level ...8-7 Changing engine oil ...8-8 Changing engine oil filter ...8-9 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ...8-9 Temperature conditions for checking ATF...8-10 Power steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
... radiator cool down to the MAX level. The use only an ethelene glycol antifreeze with a pressure cap. ADI1006
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL With coolant reservoir
Check the coolant level in the radiator when the engine is cold. Demineralized or Distilled water 50%
8-4 Do-it to the reservoir up to use of other types of...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
...oil through the opening. Park the vehicle on the severity of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. It should be between oil maintenance...again and check the oil level. Reinsert it clean. ENGINE OIL
CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating with the dipstick. DI1300
DI1301
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Turn off the engine. Wait a...
Owner's Manual - Page 168
Occasional brake noise during light to normal. With the engine off . The pedal height should not change. 4.
The rear drum-type brakes also self-adjust every time ... moderate stops is normal and does not affect the function or performance of the rear drum brakes. Check the brake booster function as follows: 1. BRAKE BOOSTER
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... is open fuse. 1. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open , replace it -yourself
8-21 Remove the fuse with a new fuse. 5. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF. 2. Open the fuse box cover.
3. LIGHT BULBS
ACE1014
Passenger compartment
CAUTION Never use a fuse of higher amperage rating...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
... brake operation ...5-12 Break-in schedule ...5-15 Bulb check/instrument panel ...2-5 Bulb replacement...8-24 C Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants...10-2 Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ...10-13 Cassette player (See audio system) ...4-10 CB radio or car phone ...4-27 Check engine indicator light (See malfunction indicator light) ...2-8 Child restraint with top tether strap ...1-33...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
... ...10-2 Changing engine coolant...8-5 Changing engine oil...8-8 Changing engine oil filter...8-9 Checking engine coolant level ...8-4 Checking engine oil level ...8-7 Engine compartment check locations ...8-3 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...2-4 Engine cooling system ...8-4 Engine oil...8-7 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...10-5 Engine oil pressure warning light ...2-5 Engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... plate Installing the license plate ...10-13 Light Air bag warning light ...1-12, 1-14, 2-6 Brake light (See stop light) ...8-27 Bulb check/instrument panel ...2-5
Hazard warning flasher switch ...12 Headlights...8-21 Interior light...2-21 Light bulbs ...8-21 Low washer fluid warning light ...2-6 Spotlights (See map light) ...2-22 Trunk light...2-22 Warning/indicator lights and chimes ...2-5 Lock...
Owner's Manual - Page 217
...Map lights ...2-22 Meters and gauges...2-2 Mirror Inside mirror...3-13 Outside mirror control ...3-13 Vanity mirror ...3-14 Multi-remote control system ...3-4 O Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ...10-3 Odometer ...2-3 Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants ...10-2 Changing engine oil...8-8 Changing engine oil filter...8-9 Checking engine oil level ...8-7 Engine oil...8-7 Engine oil...
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