Brake Warning Lamp Circuit
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
Description
Malfunction in the brake warning lamp circuit. This includes the parking brake and low brake fluid indicators.
Symptoms
- Brake warning light always on
- Brake light does not illuminate with parking brake
- No low-fluid warning capability
Common Causes
- Faulty brake fluid level switch
- Parking brake switch failure
- Cluster lamp fault
- Wiring issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Check brake fluid level
- Test parking brake switch
- Test brake fluid level switch
- Check lamp circuit
- Inspect wiring
Repair Notes
Check brake fluid level first. Replace faulty switch or repair wiring.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0422 on Other Vehicles
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Nissan 300ZX
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Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT
Nissan 350Z
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Nissan 350Z
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Nissan 370Z
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Common Questions
What does code B0422 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
B0422 stands for "Brake Warning Lamp Circuit". Malfunction in the brake warning lamp circuit. This includes the parking brake and low brake fluid indicators.
What are the symptoms of B0422 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of B0422 include: Brake warning light always on, Brake light does not illuminate with parking brake, No low-fluid warning capability.
What causes B0422 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of B0422 include: Faulty brake fluid level switch, Parking brake switch failure, Cluster lamp fault, Wiring issue.