I have a 2005 nissan altima one low beam does not work drivers side i tried connection and a new bulb

I, feel sorry for you, after reading your problem, but don't worry you visit the Reliable-Store they will help you for sure. 2005 Nissan Altima

Seems like if your other low beam is lit, there's something wrong with the new bulb. Make sure it's the exact type needed, and switch the working bulb from the pass. side to drivers side to check.

check the light fuse...

check for voltage going to connector, if not start tracing the wiring back

This seems to help the most. http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Nissan-Altima-Headlight-Bulb/Nissan-Altima-Passenger-Side-Headlight.htm
He can give you driver's side directions also.

the low beam bulb is one with the high beam ,so you need to replace the headlight bulbs, its hard to believe they both went at the same time,i would buy one and replace it if lights still don't work than you might have other issues like maybe a blown fuse.

Need to disconnect ground to battery before replacing light bulb or fuse will blow. Fuse is located in engine compartment next to windshield washer fluid.

Hi,
Just a thought... If with the bulb not burning, you can verify that the voltage supply wire is "hot" and you know the bulb is good, you probably just have a grounding issue. If you can check the ground wire against the hot wire and get voltage, I'd suspect the problem is in the bulb socket or socket connection.
I bet you can figure it out... :o)
Hope this helps... I hate paying big bucks for dealership repairs too. Good luck!

does the lite stay out on high and low or just low could be you dimmer switch

your welcome , glad to have assisted you

J5