I was installing a new wedge bulb in my passenger side door light and while taking it out(the bulb) I saw a quick flash come from the connection area. I then figured the bulb blew out so I went and bought another bulb to replace it. I put the new bulb back into the door and it didn't work. So I then tried the stock orange bulb and it didn't work either. I figured I might have blown a fuse but when I checked, all the fusesd appeared to be intact. The rest of the interior and exterior lights work just fine as well as the drivers side door. What do you think the problem is???

 

This happened to me too but with the dome light, same exact scenario. I hope someone can help us out with this problem cuz I'm tired of gettin into a dark car

 

According to the '99 Maxima factory service manual the passenger door step light circuit runs through Local Control Unit 02, located inside the front passenger door. LCU02 communicates with the Body Control Module via two multiplexed signal lines, Data Line A-1 and Data Line A-2. The Body Control Module is located in the passenger cabin, under the center console and directly above the Transmission Control Module.

Based on your report of symptoms, you may have "fried" LCU02.

 

Did you guys change them with the door closed? This is what I did to change mine.