Switches Controls

Replace Faulty Switches and Controls

Any automobile aficionado knows there's plenty of options when buying car parts online, but CMA's Colonial Nissan is the best. Switches and controls are the buttons, knobs, and levers that activate various vehicle systems including lights, climate control, and accessories. These components provide the interface between driver input and electrical systems. Properly functioning switches ensure reliable operation of comfort, safety, and convenience features. We carry genuine Nissan switches and controls manufactured to exact electrical specifications and ergonomic designs.

What Switches and Controls Accomplish

Switches complete or interrupt electrical circuits to activate specific vehicle functions. Rotary controls adjust settings through variable resistance or digital signaling. Push buttons send momentary signals to control modules. Multi-function switches on the steering column manage turn signals, wipers, and cruise control from a single location. Your Leaf and Armada both feature switches designed for their specific electrical architectures and feature sets. These components integrate with electronics modules throughout the vehicle to coordinate system operations. Genuine Nissan switches use quality contacts that resist corrosion and maintain reliable connection over millions of cycles.

How Switches and Controls Fail

Switches deteriorate when electrical contacts wear from repeated use and develop high resistance. Moisture intrusion from drink spills or humidity causes corrosion on contact surfaces. Mechanical components like springs and detents break from fatigue. Plastic housings crack from temperature extremes or physical stress. Aftermarket switches often use cheaper contact materials that corrode quickly and fail prematurely. Generic replacements may have incorrect electrical ratings that cause overheating or failure under load.

Recognizing Switch Problems

Replace switches when they fail to activate functions consistently or require multiple presses to work. Intermittent operation indicates worn contacts or loose connections. If switches feel loose, sticky, or don't return to proper position, internal damage requires replacement. Melted plastic or burning smells indicate overheating from electrical problems. Switches that activate wrong functions or cause multiple systems to operate simultaneously need immediate replacement. Get back on the road in no time with genuine OEM parts from CMA's Colonial Nissan.