2007 Nissan Altima having issues starting (push start) need advice on what the problem is?

So I have a 2007 Nissan Altima with push button start, a couple weeks ago I tried to start the car and all the lights and radio came on but the engine didnt start, I kept having to jump it. At first I thought it was the battery but I got it tested 4 times and it was good everytime, then we thought the starter, tested it, same thing its good. Then after messing with it and trying to figure out what the problem was we found that the car does start but only if I push the brake down really hard, Im talkin really hard like I have to use all my might and push the break peddle all the way to the floor and it will still take 2 or 3 times before it starts. And I have to do that everytime I start my car it is frusterating. So now we are thinking it has something to do with the connection between the brake and the push start, but thats all we got so far. I know nothing about cars at all and would like to get some input or a little more specific advice on what I should do, I would like to get an idea of what it is because my dealership is screwing me over and wants to charge me $165 just to find out what the problem is if it is not covered under my warranty. Please help Thanks2007 Nissan Altima having issues starting (push start) need advice on what the problem is?
Guess a faulty ign switch.2007 Nissan Altima having issues starting (push start) need advice on what the problem is?
I am having the same problem. I just purchased this car in February and it happened once about a month ago and I thought it was a fluke and then in the past week it happened about 3 times. I am taking the car in soon so if I find anything I will post.

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I have a 2007 Nissan Altima... I had the same problem. If you are still under warranty (I wasn't) have them check your alternator. There is a rumor on the street that these things eat alternators... in my case it was true. Please check this out and do not get stranded on the highway like I did

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I had the exact same problem and it turns out that the brake switch was bad. Cost me $150 to have it rplaced.

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