Nissan Versa Hatchback Taillight Bulb Replacement

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @rositaoliveras3522
    @rositaoliveras3522 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for taking the time to show me how to change the tail lights in my 2012 Nissan Versa. The way you explain it is very clear. Very much appreciated. God bless you and your family.

  • @JackMarino163
    @JackMarino163 6 лет назад +3

    Why on earth the Nissan people designed the tail light housings the way they did, I will never know. You practically have to be a contortionist to get those nuts undone, and a microsurgeon to find the right tools to fit way down deep inside the walls of your trunk. Not to mention, the probability is very high that you will drop one of those precariously hidden nuts and lose it forever inside the wall of your car. That’s exactly what happened to me. Fortunately, I had the right size of replacement in my toolbox. But your tutorial was the clearest I have seen on all of RUclips for this particular task. I managed to change my brake light without even cursing. Thank you so much for taking the time.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  6 лет назад

      John Murphy No cussing is definitely success. I imagine the designer saved $0.0003 doing it liie that. Crazy.

  • @jf8050
    @jf8050 4 года назад +7

    It's cool they make one of the nuts easy to remove and the other one next to impossible to remove. I used a socket, the cylindrical tip fell into the car.

  • @DingusKhann
    @DingusKhann 3 года назад +1

    recently took on tackling vehicle repairs myself, your videos have been straight to the point and very helpful.

  • @miztrusa
    @miztrusa Год назад +1

    Thanks for the vid, my wife's 2011 Versa with 207K miles on it finally had a brake light go out, pretty impressive life outta one bulb. 😊 Oddly enough same side on her car too and I seen ur license plate bulb, same side also.... 😅😅😅

  • @mstew93
    @mstew93 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you! Moslty wasnt sure of which bulb to use. I kept searching and finding different results. Keep helping! Doing great!

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  6 лет назад

      I have seen the same thing, which is crazy. Glad it could offer some help. Thanks for watching!

  • @P23Mark
    @P23Mark 8 лет назад +4

    This was a great help, always great to see it, versus reading the manual...actually not even in the manual...Nissan wants you to go the dealer! I was able to complete it with a pair of pliers. though it was a tight squeeze. Thanks again!

  • @elenaortiz3996
    @elenaortiz3996 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. This was very helpful and I was able to replace the brake light by myself.

  • @kapone4545
    @kapone4545 2 года назад

    Top notch my man i will definitely stop and grab a beer in between

  • @frankromero4048
    @frankromero4048 Месяц назад

    We had one that was bucking when they changed lanes at highway speeds... Transmission had just been rebuilt...
    Lockup converter was going on and off... Ended up being a shorted out tail light bulb... Signal light

  • @jamhandy7325
    @jamhandy7325 3 года назад

    Thank you for this very undertsnadable and clear video. Got stopped by the state police last night, so time to swap out the police attracting tail light :-) (in case you're wondering he didn't give me a ticket, just a verbal warning... but better to NOT give the fellas an excuse to pull me over)

  • @BrandonM-b1f
    @BrandonM-b1f 9 месяцев назад

    The dog is the star here😊

  • @johnconnolly5058
    @johnconnolly5058 6 лет назад +5

    Thank you. After I loosened the lower nut, I used a socket extension with a regular 10mm socket on one end & a rare earth magnet on the other end to turn the nut off by hand & get it out without dropping it.

    • @bluefrog85
      @bluefrog85 4 года назад

      I shoulda done that but was in a hurry as the cops gave me a conditional ticket that turned into a $165 fine if I didn't get it fixed and right back to them to show them it was fixed. So in a hurry I used a socket with no magnet and now when I drive I can hear the nut sliding around in the car that fell off... Ughhh. Gotta get a magnet out now in hopes I can fish it outta the wall of the car.

  • @anonymousnmbr1
    @anonymousnmbr1 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video. Also, that is one cute doggy.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  5 лет назад +2

      She's the star of the show most days. Thanks for watching!

  • @Peppermint1
    @Peppermint1 8 лет назад +2

    You just did mine, it worked with a regular 10mm socket for the lower nut. And a 10mm wrench for the upper nut. Oh, the lower nut will drop it inside the bumper :)

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад

      Thanks for the clarification. That should help other viewers too.

    • @andycraig7734
      @andycraig7734 7 лет назад

      After giving up on finding the &*@$F^ nut you will drop, get a replacement that is 6mm ID. I didn't measure the thread pitch.

    • @quietpurple5321
      @quietpurple5321 5 лет назад

      Thanks to the OP for the video but yes - PLEASE NOTE - for my 2012 Nissan Versa Hatchback, I needed to use (purchase) a deep well 10mm socket and a 10mm wrench for the upper nut as noted. Once I had these two tools, it really did only take about 10 minutes (or less) to complete the job. If you try to change this light bulb with some needle nose pliers or just a regular pair, sure you *can* do it, but boy howdy it was easier with the right tools.

  • @esperanzadaniels9327
    @esperanzadaniels9327 Год назад

    Thanks so much for the best video and later I'll working on my car 👍

  • @ashleyalonzo1036
    @ashleyalonzo1036 8 лет назад +2

    Thanks for posting. Super helpful!

  • @davidvillavicencio2246
    @davidvillavicencio2246 7 лет назад +2

    Great video, helped all the way

  • @jeffhanlon1
    @jeffhanlon1 5 лет назад +1

    I could not visualize how to do this from the instructions in the owner's manual, which makes no mention of the tools needed, nor the size of the nuts involved. Thanks to your video, it took me less than 10 minutes to change the bulb.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  5 лет назад

      That's awesome to read. I'm glad the video was able to get you through the process quickly. The owner's manual isn't very helpful at times.

  • @anthonylickwar2008
    @anthonylickwar2008 3 года назад +1

    You left the most important part out how do you get that panel off

  • @EarthtonesCymbals
    @EarthtonesCymbals 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks man!
    Cheers.

  • @jf8050
    @jf8050 4 года назад +1

    It turns out that the nut was virtually sealed onto the screw so as I turned the screw came out with the nail. Now I've got to figure out how to keep the nail, screw, light and car together. Changing my brake light was a defining moment in my life.

  • @kit0415
    @kit0415 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I have a 2007 Versa hatchback. The 3rd brake light - the top on on top of the rear windscreen appears to be a completely sealed unit. Any ideas?

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  7 лет назад +2

      The light itself is listed as a sealed LED unit, so assuming you can buy one of those you just need to remove the upper hatch door trim, disconnect the one electrical connector, and it has two nuts holding it on the door. Installation is the reverse of that sequence, and the service manual notes to ensure a good seal from the light to the door to prevent water leaks.

    • @kit0415
      @kit0415 7 лет назад +2

      Thanks. I had the get the whole assembly from the dealer. Install was all of 15 mins.

  • @SteveRowe
    @SteveRowe 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I am replacing the whole taillight assembly, and I am trying to figure out how to separate the power connectors. Any advice?
    Advice for people who do this: use a magnetized wrench or just be careful when removing the 10mm nuts, or they will drop down inside.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  6 лет назад

      Steve Rowe You just need to pinch and pull the connector. They are tough to come apart.

    • @GLENBECKHAM
      @GLENBECKHAM 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports i dropped the nut when i was putting it back in. Went to lowes and bought another 10mm nut but it didnt fit. Any tips on finding the right nut. Thanks

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      @@GLENBECKHAM It should be an M6 nut. Is that what you bought?

    • @GLENBECKHAM
      @GLENBECKHAM 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports i got an m6 and m10. The m6 didnt fit. I dont have a magnet. So im gonna get one tomorrow and try to find the nut i dropped.

    • @GLENBECKHAM
      @GLENBECKHAM 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports thanks for your reponse :)

  • @mushroomcloud1
    @mushroomcloud1 3 года назад

    Is the bulb dual filament (Brake and tail light) ?

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @mushroomcloud1
      @mushroomcloud1 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports
      Thank you..
      I got it replaced without dropping the nut (dang on Nissan for making the access difficult).
      Little tip. I put white lithium grease in my deep well socket to keep the nut from falling out. It held the nut in the socket until I had threaded it on the bolt.
      Thank you for the great video!!

  • @TKD187
    @TKD187 3 года назад

    My same tail light is out 🤔 I wonder if this is a common issue. I wish they made that black plastic piece detachable so you can get your fingers in there to pull the bulb out, I know it's not hard to just pull the whole thing out but it would just be convenient

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад

      This is just one of many hard to replace items on the car. The headlights are also difficult.

  • @Noelleinanutshell
    @Noelleinanutshell 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!

  • @taylorc9594
    @taylorc9594 Год назад

    Will this work for a versa note as well?

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  Год назад

      I haven't seen the inside of a Nissan Versa Note to say yes or no. The structure is similar, so I would suspect the process is similar. Check for the small covers at the rear to check if they are there.

  • @alfredo_the_13th
    @alfredo_the_13th 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you

  • @Msenese1
    @Msenese1 8 лет назад

    I was unable to find the upper nut on my 2011 versa.... There were two nuts but they were covered with White plastic covers and those where attached to other wires. I wish you showed a close up of yours

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад

      They are all covered with plastic covers on the trim panel (take those off), and then the harnesses are clipped to the studs. Just pull them off of the studs. Then you can remove the nuts.

  • @dtachibana1
    @dtachibana1 6 лет назад

    Tried my 2012 Nissan Versa has 2 screws on the top and 1 one the bottom. The screw on the top inside does not have a nut, only the white plastic clip for the electrical. After I remove the 2 nuts the light assembly will not come off.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  6 лет назад

      Take the white clip off the stud and there should be a nut behind it to remove.

    • @shawn2513
      @shawn2513 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports the white clip (grey in my situation) does not come off and the light assembly refuses to come off

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад

      @@shawn2513 They tend to get harder to remove with age. The plastic hardens over time. Stay patient and keep twisting and wiggling it.

  • @mdaumas1
    @mdaumas1 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the great video

  • @jf8050
    @jf8050 4 года назад +2

    Why would the light be hard to take off? Because a tail light out is such an unheard thing.

  • @kaliqx1598
    @kaliqx1598 8 лет назад

    How do you change the bulb in the center break light in the 2007 nissan versa SL???
    Thanks...

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад

      You should be able to remove the trim on the inside above the window. the light housing is held on by two nuts. Remove those nuts and then you can take the housing off the door and flip it over to get the bulb sockets out.

    • @kaliqx1598
      @kaliqx1598 8 лет назад

      Thanks, I'll give it a try ( A video sure would help us mechanically challenged).....

  • @brianracer8773
    @brianracer8773 8 лет назад +2

    thank you Dude ... shop wanted 47 bucks to replace....

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад +1

      You're welcome. Wow, that's a lot of money for 10-minutes of work.

  • @drianalopez3564
    @drianalopez3564 3 года назад

    Ok so my top bolt won’t let me push it out at all! I even tried to wiggle it and won’t move!

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад

      The gaskets on the studs can bond to the car over time. Be patient with it and keep trying to move the light around. Up down side to side. It will eventually wiggle loose. You can also try to gently pry the light loose between the housing and metal body.

  • @EliPop
    @EliPop 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks man!!

  • @David-ih1ek
    @David-ih1ek 6 лет назад +2

    Good video, but you need to be more specific on how to remove the panel from the inside of the vehicle instead of showing it already been removed.
    The only reason for me saying as mentioned above is I am not good with cars and I would need a little more info. I am trying to help my grandma with her taillight, instead of her paying $99 an hour to get it replaced.
    Other then that very good video. Thanks

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  6 лет назад

      Did you get the panels out?

    • @David-ih1ek
      @David-ih1ek 6 лет назад

      @@BasinMotorsports No, I don't want to break the darn thing. I was going to watch my hockey game then look for a different video and I hope I can find one that will show how to do it without breaking it.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  6 лет назад

      @@David-ih1ek There should be a small cutout on each panel for a small screwdriver or a plastic pry tool to stick into and pop out. Don't worry about breaking them. They are pretty strong.

    • @David-ih1ek
      @David-ih1ek 6 лет назад

      @@BasinMotorsports Ok I will try that and see what happens, thanks for your help. I will reply with what happens.

    • @David-ih1ek
      @David-ih1ek 6 лет назад +1

      Ok, thank you for all you help i got the bulb replaced, again thank you.

  • @stella06ish
    @stella06ish 8 лет назад +1

    Have you ever changed the bulbs for the license plate in the Versa?

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад

      I have not, but you have great timing. I have a bulb out currently and will be changing it ASAP. I'll have the video up soon.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад +2

      I just uploaded the License Plate bulb replacement today. Let me know if it helps you out.

    • @stella06ish
      @stella06ish 8 лет назад +1

      I just changed the bulbs - 5 minute tops - thanks so much! You are a life saver!

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад

      You're welcome. Let me know if you have any other items to fix.

    • @stella06ish
      @stella06ish 8 лет назад

      will do - happy holidays - love your dog :)

  • @rositaoliveras3522
    @rositaoliveras3522 2 года назад

    I forgot to ask you. Is it true you shouldn't touch the light bulb with your bare hands because the natural oils of your fingers damaged the light bulb? I saw on your video you didn't have gloves on. Thank you.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  2 года назад

      It's good practice to avoid touching any bulb, but the headlight bulb is the only one that will typically burn out because of the oils in your hands. Most bulbs don't stay on and build up heat like the headlight bulbs.

  • @nathangray8354
    @nathangray8354 6 лет назад +5

    You know what bothers me is if they'd just designed this better they could have made a slightly larger access panel and you could just reach in and unscrew the bulb... I've had many cars that in the trunk you just reach in and twist the bulb out... No access panel or anything. I don't know why they had to do this... I'm in the middle of moving and i'm cursing because my brake light is out and I have no clue where my sockets are....
    **Not your fault obviously- thanks for the video! I'm just frustrated because i've never had to remove the whole thing to change a light. Sheesh.

  • @tonycervantes4816
    @tonycervantes4816 3 года назад

    What's size. Is the bulb

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      7528

    • @tonycervantes4816
      @tonycervantes4816 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports ok bro..so I need take of tailing out to change of light 💡 bulb. ? If yes what size of socket..

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      @@tonycervantes4816 Yes, you need to remove the light. It's a 10mm socket.

    • @tonycervantes4816
      @tonycervantes4816 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports thanks bro

  • @Johnny-km3jl
    @Johnny-km3jl 7 лет назад

    Would you happen to know where my tail light fuse is my brake lights work but not my tail lights and my license plate lights don’t work either 2015 Nissan versa note

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  7 лет назад

      I'm not very familiar with the newest generation of the Versa. I would guess there is a fuse panel under the dash and another in the engine bay similar to the 2007-2013 Versas that I showed in my "where are my fuses" video. If you haven't watched that video, I'd give it a quick watch and then look for similar places on your '15 model.

    • @Johnny-km3jl
      @Johnny-km3jl 7 лет назад

      Basin Motorsports thanks bro I just found it It’s hidden boxI’m going to have to make a video because there’s not a single one out there

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  7 лет назад

      That's how I started my channel in 2009. It wasn't out there back then. And here my video on fuses is about to go over 80k views. Go make a detailed video on it and own the content market for it.

    • @Johnny-km3jl
      @Johnny-km3jl 7 лет назад

      So if I upload it How would people find out if I have no subscribers

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  7 лет назад

      Johnny 209 People will be able to search for your title, description, and search tags. Everyone starts with zero subscribers, so don't let that stop you. How did you find my video?

  • @IamChappy1
    @IamChappy1 3 года назад

    I've had a problem for a while now with a no Start-- battery replace, alternator replaced, checked all fuses, plus had a NEW key made even though locksmith said it was fine ! Was gonna replace starter but parts store guy said " lady you've replaced all these parts that are still good try this $40 ignition switch" - it fixed it *and the contacts were burnt when taking it out. .. drove it for months then same thing intermittent no start, why did the second turn the key then it started , until one day it didn't. It sat from last October til this weekend-charged us battery just incase my brother could install another new ignition switch *circular white module unit fits just behind where the key goes*. Amazing enough I went to check the milage.and I turned to acc, all lights like before the one click more, it started !! Why??? What's the deal ? So reliable them.suddenly it isn't. Help???

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      This is the first time I've heard of this condition. Are the contacts corroded when you've replaced the switches?

    • @IamChappy1
      @IamChappy1 3 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports no only grayish-blackish and smelled of burnt. I just KNEW that was what was wrong after it ran and did well until it didn't,lol so sure I bought the SAME part. My brother just never had time to come replace it. It was such a fluke it started 2 days ago.. thanks for returning my.message and not asking all the things I did, anyone who has replied ran back through asking me the things that I'd listed. My brother is an instructor for Walmart on the big trucks so he sorta knows his stuff but this Nissan (and lord knows what impact the computer plays?) Its isn't worth the quote the Nissan house (over 40 miles away) gave me for just a diagnostic not to mention the per hour rate. It must be something so VERY simple because it had only periodically attempted a no Start maybe 50 times over 6-8 years and also would start the second attempt until it didn't lol. So random... I have to replace the brake light now that it is running- thanks for the video-- I'm trying to Zoom in to see the bolts with the 9 cm nuts you.mentioned

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  3 года назад +1

      @@IamChappy1 The nuts are behind the plastic covers. If you can pop them out, the rest should be no sweat.

    • @IamChappy1
      @IamChappy1 3 года назад +1

      @@BasinMotorsports the plastic covers are easy to find I did see the nuts but thought they went to some kind of Lord knows what I didn't know what it was okay easy to do then thank you

  • @stefanieromero3706
    @stefanieromero3706 8 лет назад

    I have a 2009 hatchback and decides changing the headlight you need to have a disjointed hand. Getting in there is okay but actually getting stuff unhooked is nearly impossible.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад

      I haven't had the luck to have to change one yet (knock on wood). I have heard they are horrible though. I don't look foward to it when my time comes, but if I find a trick to it I'll post it.

    • @1020Shane
      @1020Shane 8 лет назад

      The driver side one is easy, but the passenger side headlight is a pain. A flashlight comes in handy though.

  • @richardrichie9791
    @richardrichie9791 7 лет назад

    would it be the same if the brake light works but the regular light does not work?

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  7 лет назад

      Yes, it's the same procedure to change any of the bulbs.

  • @alicekotynskimcnary4911
    @alicekotynskimcnary4911 2 года назад

    I cannot find the nuts to take out. It would be nice to see inside where the nuts are.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  2 года назад

      They are hard to find. I found a flashlight helped me as much as feeling with my fingers.

  • @kiyoshi8626
    @kiyoshi8626 4 года назад

    hell0 , dear friend . my 2011 NV turn light lift not working rear one i changed the bulb still not working safe me my time is money delar nissan sucks lot of money

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  4 года назад

      Have you checked all the fuses? Is there power at the connector where the bulb goes?

    • @kiyoshi8626
      @kiyoshi8626 4 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports no i didn't whn i and my one of frnd changed bulb it worked just blink never work again , if you think i have to chk fuses i will ask my friend , thank you.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  4 года назад

      @@kiyoshi8626 I would start with the fuses just in case, then check power at the bulb socket.

    • @kiyoshi8626
      @kiyoshi8626 4 года назад

      @@BasinMotorsports ok i love you , i will do as you mention .

    • @kiyoshi8626
      @kiyoshi8626 4 года назад +1

      @@BasinMotorsports your right is socket, thank you,

  • @1020Shane
    @1020Shane 8 лет назад +1

    Dog's thinking her owner has gone crazy talking to himself.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  8 лет назад +1

      Talking to myself is just the tip of my insanity! :)

  • @erinmckenzie831
    @erinmckenzie831 7 лет назад +5

    Thanks was very helpful...save me money from shop...

  • @ashleyhappenstotravel
    @ashleyhappenstotravel 6 лет назад +2

    “Pops out, just like that.” No... it doesn’t. Can not get the tail light out for the life of me.

    • @BasinMotorsports
      @BasinMotorsports  6 лет назад

      You can always try a pry tool between the light and body if needed.

    • @quietpurple5321
      @quietpurple5321 5 лет назад

      I saw - in another video - to push > towards the car < with one hand while carefully pushing / sliding the lens towards the back of the car with your other hand . Mine didn't come out just like that, but did after a few *very gentle* tries. Hope that helps you or someone else.

    • @barikade88
      @barikade88 5 лет назад

      I had to basically break the slide clip on the front part to get mine off. No "gently" about it. I'm sure most of it was because 9 years of weather damage had sealed it in place, but if Nissan hadn't designed it ridiculously badly in the first place, forcing you to take the whole tail light assembly off to change a brake light, that wouldn't have been a problem.

  • @MoiraOConnorZavala
    @MoiraOConnorZavala Год назад

    Okay when were you going to show us that actually how to remove the plugs instead of having it removed and saying oh look use the flat piece of stick? How about showing us the actual proc

  • @55tumbler
    @55tumbler 17 дней назад

    need more light too dark in video can not see shit