Stop & Tail Lamp Sensor Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1985 Nissan Maxima and 1985 Nissan 200SX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before checking sensor, ensure (1157 ) bulbs are installed. To check sensor, leave harness connector installed and insert probes of voltmeter into both center terminals. Insert positive (+) lead into terminal with Yellow/Purple wire and negative (-) lead into terminal with Black wire.
- With brake switch actuated, stop lamps are in good oreder if reading is 12 volts. Wtih stop lamp removed, reading should be less than 1 volt. With light switch on, tail lamps are in good oreder if reading is 12 volts. With tail lamp removed reading should be less than 1 volt. Repair or replace as necessary.