The most obvious suggestion to this is that pressing and releasing the brake pedal while the ignition is switched on
The Nissan Altima has an opaque cylinder that holds the brake fluid. Looking on the side of the cylinder, check the high and low marks and make sure that the fluid is between the two.
You first need to make sure that you have to foot on the brake. Many cars will not go out of park if your foot is not on the brake.
Nissan is the make, Altima is the model. Earlier model years were sold as the "Sentra Altima".
no if your battery light is on and the brake light on then your alternator need to be change
Check switch under pedal & make sure is turning off when not applied.
well, this is what my mechanic told me when i had this problem (still have it) with my 1994 Nissan altima: the altima's alternator isn't working well. so, the battery isn't well supplied... Solution: replace the alternator immediately or dont drive the car until u do so less you make things worse. bajah
There is a switch just above the brake pedal that is called the brake stoplight switch. When the brake pedal is released, it stops the brake lights from illuminating. Check to make sure the switch is contacting the brake pedal stop where it should. A short term method of not killing the battery would be to unplug the connector to the switch and get a new one. It won't have brake lights when disconnected so I don't recommend driving with it like that. replace the broken switch
o2 sensor
It might have run out of gas.
Online and brick & mortar auto parts stores. As long as you have make, model and year of vehicle, you'll be good to go. Of course, you can go to the dealer too.
The 2001 Nissan Altima GXE might make a clicking noise and then turn off because of a bad solenoid or bad starter. This sound could also be due to a weak battery.
The most likely cause is a bad brake light switch (if none of the brake lights illuminate) but if its only one of the brake lights, try changing the bulb. Even if they still work as running or turn lights because they have a double filament and may still work partially, but not as brake lights.