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How can I replace the low beam headlights on a 2003 Nissan Altima

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  • mliao81 Jan 05, 2009

    hey johnny 5846 just curious when did u hear about this recall because my front left low beam headlight just went out a few days ago. Any info is greatly appreciated thank you

  • luvaluva Jan 06, 2009

    My passenger side low beam light isnt working. Replaced and checked fuses and still no luck. Could you help me find that recall number? Thanks for your help

  • bigjesse11 Mar 28, 2009

    I have 1999 Maxima the way to get head lights on is to use high beams I can't get low beams to come on. Is there also a recall for this year and model ? Thank you for any help

  • wilhug1010 Apr 09, 2009

    I have the same problem. Interestingly enough on the passenger side works just fine. The parking light and high beam both work on the drivers side, but no low beam. I replaced the bulb. Still no luck. The dealer said my VIN wasn't one of the vehicles under recall. There seems to be no connection going to the low beam at all. Why?? What's going on?

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    Chet Staton Oct 02, 2013

    My headlight on my 2003 nissan Altima just did the same thing, is there a recall?

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If you just want to replace the bulb yourself, this is a good website.
http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Nissan-Altima-Headlight-Bulb/Nissan-Altima-Passenger-Side-Headlight.htm
If the website does't get your headlight fixed... You might have a blown fuse. It could be in the IPDM E/R location under the hood. This is next to the coolant bottle. Remove the coolant bottle with two screws and lift the cover to the IPDM E/R. Just set the coolant bottle aside for now. The low beam fuses are 49 and 50. They are 15A fuses. To be more precise, they are located on row 2, columns 2 and 3 (column 1 being closest to the fender of the car). Hope this helps.

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There is a recall on the 2002 2003 altima head lights , they are of faulty design , go to dealership and check the recall , its free . if you choose to do them yourself , there is what looks like a paper clip lock ,from inside the engine compartment look where the connector is on the bulb , you push in on this clip looking device and move it sideways and it will release the tension on the bulb itself , it just pokes thru the hole in the headlight assembly , if you see any burnt area or crusty plastic , or if the light come back to life because you jiggled that clip , it is faulty and comes under the recall.

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I changed the bulb for the drivers side low beam headlight on my 2003 Nissan Altima and it still doesn't come on, what is the problem?

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