Brake & Battery Lights On Together Means Imminent Vehicle Failure
As some members have had some alarming experiences because they were not aware of the meaning of the warning signal, please allow me to make this Public Service Announcement...
IF THE BRAKE AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS COME ON TOGETHER, THERE IS AN IMMINENT ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHICH WILL COMPLETELY DISABLE YOUR VEHICLE.
You may be able to drive several more miles, maybe not. Make plans accordingly. Limit the drain on your battery and get to a location from which the vehicle can be safely towed if necessary. Contact Nissan service immediately to have the alternator replaced.
See CopperKat's photo of the BRAKE and BATTERY/CHARGE lights on in his post below.
UPDATE 7/14/05:
The Nissan Murano alternators are being recalled. For more information, please see the recall thread at link.
As some members have had some alarming experiences because they were not aware of the meaning of the warning signal, please allow me to make this Public Service Announcement...
IF THE BRAKE AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS COME ON TOGETHER, THERE IS AN IMMINENT ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHICH WILL COMPLETELY DISABLE YOUR VEHICLE.
You may be able to drive several more miles, maybe not. Make plans accordingly. Limit the drain on your battery and get to a location from which the vehicle can be safely towed if necessary. Contact Nissan service immediately to have the alternator replaced.
See CopperKat's photo of the BRAKE and BATTERY/CHARGE lights on in his post below.
UPDATE 7/14/05:
The Nissan Murano alternators are being recalled. For more information, please see the recall thread at link.