how to change a brake light on 2002 Nissan altima
low brake fluid
According to the owners manual for Nissan Altima 2007 it is DOT 3.
brake light and battery light is on
Most likely not as those 2 models are total different generations.
how to change the brakes
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.
Any DOT 3 Brake fluid
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smash it in wi a hammer
Press the pedal in again
The fuse box for a 96 Altima is located under the dashboard by the brake pedal.