Standard Ignition CBS-1631 Headlight Dimmer Switch

Headlight Dimmer Switch for Nissan Applications

Standard Ignition CBS-1631 is a new headlight dimmer switch built as a combination switch for select Nissan vehicles. It uses a bolt-on attachment, a female rectangular connector, and 8 male pin terminals for direct electrical replacement in the specified applications.

Compatible With 2004-2008 Nissan Altima, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra applications listed below, this switch supports main light operation, latching high beam operation, momentary high beam flashing, and turn signal control. It is finished in black plastic and includes indicator markings for straightforward driver input.

• Brand: Standard Ignition
• Part number: CBS-1631
• Combination switch function
• Headlight dimmer switch with main light operator included
• Latching high beam operator and momentary high beam flasher included
• Turn signal control included
• 12-volt electrical design
• Black plastic finish
• Female rectangular connector with 1 connector cavity
• 8 male pin terminals

Detailed Product Overview

Standard Ignition CBS-1631 is a replacement headlight dimmer switch for vehicles that use a single lever multifunction switch assembly. It is configured for applications without fog lights and, where noted, without automatic headlights. The switch is designed to restore control of the headlamps, high-beam functions, and turn signals through the factory-style interface used in the listed Nissan models. This part cross-references Dorman (e.g., 901-300, 901-301) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2007-2008 Nissan Frontier, N/A; not compatible with vehicles equipped with fog lights.
• Fits 2005-2007 Nissan Pathfinder, N/A; without fog lights, without automatic headlights.
• Fits 2005-2007 Nissan Xterra, N/A; not compatible with vehicles equipped with fog lights.
• Fits 2005-2006 Nissan Altima, N/A; without fog lights, without automatic headlights, single lever multifunction switch assembly.
• Fits 2005-2006 Nissan Frontier, N/A; without fog lights, without automatic headlights.
• Fits 2004 Nissan Altima, N/A; without fog lights, without automatic headlights, from 2/04, single lever multifunction switch assembly.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Headlights that do not switch between low beam and high beam
• Intermittent or inoperative dimmer switch response
• Turn signal control issues at the steering column switch
• Worn multifunction switch operation from age or electrical wear
• Loss of momentary high-beam flash function

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is equipped without fog lights before ordering, since the listed fitment excludes fog-light applications. Confirm the connector style, terminal count, and multifunction switch layout against the original part before installation. This part is a bolt-on replacement and should be matched to the vehicle’s factory configuration for 2004-2008 Nissan Altima, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra applications.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies this CBS-1631 switch as a new replacement electrical component for the specified Nissan fitments. The part is built to match the listed connector, terminal, and function requirements for direct replacement use.