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stlshlee

2018 Nissan Armada SL won’t start.

Repair Help

3x today had an issue where I depressed the brake pedal, pressed the ignition button and only a single click happened and nothing else.

Did a quick google search the first time and it said it might be the brake switch. So I jiggled it a bit and it started. Okay fine.

2nd time same thing happened, jiggled it a bit and it started.

3rd time. No amount of jiggling, removing and reseating it worked. Won’t start.

I guess it’s possible it’s the brake switch but no other symptoms are happening.

Cruise control isn’t failing.

Brake lights are working fine and not being stuck on when car turns off.

I can shift it out if park.

Concerning symptoms:

Getting a picture on the dash showing to depress the brake and press the button. Like it’s not recognizing it.

Steering wheel is stuck in position and will not turn even in ACC or ON ignition mode.

Remote start DID NOT WORK.

TBS:

I have unplugged and replugged the brake switch back in (haven’t tried replacing cause it’s 12am here and nowhere open)

Attempted jump start (didn’t think it was needed but tried anyway) all dash lights were bright and everything was powering up except the car itself.

Checked the fuses, they seem okay, don’t have a voltmeter though to check at the moment.

What other recommendations do people have?

Posted Jul 23, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC

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