Classification:

Reference:

EL15-028b

Date:

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June 3, 2016

2014 - 2015 PATHFINDER;
LOW POWER / STOP LAMPS STAY ON
This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2014 – 2015 Pathfinder (R52) 2WD only *

APPLIED VIN / DATE:

2015; all VINs and Dates
2014; built on or after 5N1AR2M(**)EC 600265 / June 15, 2013
NOTE:
 Does not apply to Pathfinder Hybrid (R52).
 * For 2015 Pathfinder 4WD, refer to NTB16-039.

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).


The fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side near the
cowl.

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

¼ʺ

¼ʺ

9. Strip approximately ¼ inch 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) from the stop lamp relay
connector, and discard the connector.

Stop lamp relay
connector removed

14. Tape the ends of the yellow and black
wires so they are insulated from each
other and any surrounding contact.
Figure 12

15. Tuck all wires from the stop lamp relay out of the way and reinstall the back cover of the
fuse box.

16. Reattach the fuse box to its bracket.

17. Reinstall the fuse box cover.

18. Replace the stop lamp switch with a new one listed in PARTS INFORMATION.


Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section BR – Brake System / Brake
Pedal for replacement information and adjustment.

19. Reinstall the stop lamp fuse #10 into the instrument panel junction box.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
Stop Lamp Switch

PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
25320-AX10A
1
J-47003-2 (shop supply)
Solder Sleeve Connector (1)
1
(1) Order this item from Tech-Mate by calling 1-800-662-2001.

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
Delete stop lamp relay

PFP
25230-79917

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OP CODE
PX82AA

SYM
ZE

DIAG
32

FRT
0.4

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