MaxDom03

Hey guys, I've been having some issues with my passenger side automatic window control. When I hit auto and let it go up it reaches the top, then goes back down 1/4 of the way. It doesnt fall, but rather the motor(?) brings it down. If I hold the button up while closing it, it stays up.

Has anyone had this problem before? Do I need a new reglulator/motor?

03SheerMax

Dude, I have the same problem. I have no clue what it is, I think it's something that has to be re-learned through the BCM maybe??? I don't know I plan on sending to nissan.

mrmj1218

Your Window Regulator needs to be reset, here is the procedure posted by another member:
Driver window one touch up RESET procedure - TIP!!



With the help of the technical service manual on CD produced by Nissan on the 2002 and 2003 Maxima I now have located the quick fix for a problem I have had since purchasing my used 2002 SE a few months ago. That is the drivers door window one-touch up function for the window was not working properly. The window would go up to the top and then retreat about 5 inches back down again. This problem is due to the limit switch needing to be reset which at first I thought would be a considerable job (to take off the door panel etc.) but ended up being literally a 2 minute job as the door panel can remain in place. My dealer wanted $85 CDN for the switch reset which I knew was a rip off before I found the fix procedure myself. I know several '02 and '03 Maxima owners have had this same problem as I saw earlier threads referencing it but no-one then appeared to know the fix. Alhough this procedure is simple once you do it, my description seems long as I wanted to be a descriptive as possible since I can't provide pictures. So here it is:

Step 1: Pry the plastic cap up off the bottom centre of the door pull handle and remove the single philips screw.

Step 2: Remove the whole switch panel (in which the door pull handle sits) by prying it up from the back end either with a flat edged screwdriver or table knife (under cloth) or by hand which is what I did. It is just clipped in so should come out relatively easily sliding it up at the back and then pulling it back.

You can now see the inside of the door from where the switch finishing plate sat. You can leave the wiring all attached and simply hang the switch and handle plastic assembly to one side so you can see the inside of the door.

Look inside towards the front bottom of the door behind the plastic vapour barrier you will see a small black switch. It almost looks like a black pan screw head. This is the reset switch but there is a sequence to now doing the actual reset procedure. The switch doesn't really feel like one when you press it through the plastic liner which incidentally you don't need to cut (at least I didn't have to). It is a switch that is only on when you are pressing it otherwise when released it is off.

STEP 3: Make sure the window is closed (up) completely. Turn the ignition on so the windows are receiving power.

a) Press the reset switch (and keep it pressed in) and open (down) the window completely (manually -NOT with AUTO ONE TOUCH DOWN FUNCTION).
b) Release the reset switch. Then close the window completely (manually only - NOT AUTO UP).
c) The limit switch is now reset. Easy!!!

This procedure worked for me straight away as I hope it will for you should you have this annoying problem. The Nissan manual does caution you not to use the one touch UP-DOWN function during this procedure so be warned.

GBAUER

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Thanks for the info. I spent about $300 last fall because of the same issue. Stupid stealership replaced a bunch of sensors.

MaxDom03

Wow thanks so much! When I get out of work I am definetly going to do this. I'll post my results when I do it!!!

Thanks!!

mrmj1218

No Problem guys!!!!

RBK

My 2000 passenger side window will roll up but not down using the passenger control. Using the driver control, it will roll up and down.
Do I need to apply the same fix or do something else?

mrmj1218

Sounds liek your contacts need to be cleaned in your switch. I had a simular issue in my celica when I had it. I say this because it works fine from the other window switch.

CanadianAlien

Thanks for the tip mrmj, I was having that same issue myself. I took a break here at work, and went outside and did it, and now the window works great!

Thanks again.

03SheerMax

[QUOTE=mrmj1218]Your Window Regulator needs to be reset, here is the procedure posted by another member:
Driver window one touch up RESET procedure - TIP!!


Look inside towards the front bottom of the door behind the plastic vapour barrier you will see a small black switch. It almost looks like a black pan screw head.


I'm having a difficult time finding that small black switch. Is it made out of rubber?

03SheerMax

[QUOTE=03SheerMax]Nevermind, I found it. Thanks for the great write-up.

jamier2

Thanks for the information. I have the same problem on my 03, and I knew it had to be some kind of sensor problem. I'll be fixing this once the wife gets home.

MaxDom03

Just did this and it worked flawlessly, thanks again for the write up!!!!

Book31

I had the same problem a few months ago, and this procedure really works.

nujack

dont mean to sound like an idiot ! but putting the window down manually you mean hold the button down right? or pull the window down by hand? I just dont want to mess this up

00Max00

Just got a similar problem here except with the passenger control the passenger side window will roll down only but won't go up. Did you ever find a solution for it? Any Max guru who has idea please help!

misiek

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did u try to resetting it? it wont hurt to try ... if that doesnt work than thats when a max guru will be needed

00Max00

2000 Maximas doesn't have a auto-up or down passenger side window, therefore no such reset button. It may be a switch malfunction.

Darius

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Im having this problem on my auto driver's window... does the 2001 have the same switch/process for fixing it?

Maxima112

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driver's side has the same thing, i dont think so for the passenger side...

ghettogeek

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Actually, I have a 2000 with an auto-up driver's side. Call me stupid, but I can't find the black switch for the life of me. Anyone with advice for a 2000...or finding this mysterious button?

MadAlex2002

Damn, paid the shop to fix this problem the last time the car was in - wish I had looked here first!

ghettogeek

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Still can't find the button...I've searched and searched and haven't found anything specific.

03MAXTNR

great post! is there any way you can put this in the how to

ghettogeek

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any advice on finding the button?

Pugman

Thanks so much for this post. I had the same problem.

maximalprime

He dudes, I have encountered the same problem on my 2k2. My driver side window did the same thing. when you auto up, it would come down 3/4 of the way. This is normal if something blocks the window. I took it in to the dealer and they reset the window.

A few months later, the same thing happened. Again, I took it to the dealer to reset. I was not charged for the first two visits. Afew months later the issued occurrred again!

When I took it to the dealer this time I was charged $56 bucks. I complained that they never really resolved the issue and asked why I was being charged. I requested that they replace the motor and or control mechanism. The service rep said that they would try a different approach this time. They reset the window limit and I have not had the problem since.

Time2go!

I have had this happen a (2) times in my 2K3 and this has fixed it each time.
The limit switch reset. Easy!!!
Your Window Regulator needs to be reset, here is the procedure posted by another member:
Driver window one touch up RESET procedure - TIP!!

Step 1: Pry the plastic cap up off the bottom centre of the door pull handle and remove the single Philips screw.

Step 2: Remove the whole switch panel (in which the door pull handle sits) by prying it up from the back end either with a flat edged screwdriver or table knife (under cloth) or by hand which is what I did. It is just clipped in so should come out relatively easily sliding it up at the back and then pulling it back.

You can now see the inside of the door from where the switch finishing plate sat. You can leave the wiring all attached and simply hang the switch and handle plastic assembly to one side so you can see the inside of the door.

Look inside towards the front bottom of the door behind the plastic vapour barrier you will see a small black switch. It almost looks like a black pan screw head. This is the reset switch but there is a sequence to now doing the actual reset procedure. The switch doesn't really feel like one when you press it through the plastic liner which incidentally you don't need to cut (at least I didn't have to). It is a switch that is only on when you are pressing it otherwise when released it is off.

STEP 3: Make sure the window is closed (up) completely. Turn the ignition on so the windows are receiving power.

a) Press the reset switch (and keep it pressed in) and open (down) the window completely (manually -NOT with AUTO ONE TOUCH DOWN FUNCTION).
b) Release the reset switch. Then close the window completely (manually only - NOT AUTO UP).
c) The limit switch is now reset. Easy!!!

ktranne

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the "damn" button is right below the letter "F" of on the plastic cover. It's hard to find because it's behind the plastic cover.

killical01

I had the idea of trying to mod in a driver side button for my passanger side window to make it auto up maybe this will work for you. i have the button just have not had the time to try it yet.

shobuddy

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I'm unable to find the switch. I can't make it out behind the plastic and am hesitant to start cutting the plastic before I have at least an idea of where it is. Attached are two pictures of what I'm looking at. Any ideas where specifically I should be looking. Thanks

Maxima112

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you'll see it better if you take your door panel off. its really easy to do so. once you have that off you'll see it no problem

DOHCtorJT

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It looks like a small black nipple. Doesn't look like a switch exactly, but that's what you need to find.

shobuddy

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Out of curiosity, does someone know what causes the window to start behaving like this?

tjmutlow

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had to replace mine, not reset

YamahaRider

wow once again you guys save my ***. The dealership wanted to replace the electrical unit for 300$ hah thank you!!
ps for anyone who is having trouble finding the switch through the plastic like i did, it looks like a screw but when you push it, i could feel it move in

shobuddy

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I am still unable to find the button. I am having the problem on my passenger side door so do I look for the button on the passenger side or the drivers side?

Also, one poster said it is behind the letter F but I can't even find that.

Stardust

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did you take your door panel off? or are you trying to find it through the handle?

shobuddy

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Thru the handle.

UGAd13

I just did this and it took me about 5 minutes to do. The button doesn't really look like a button or even feel like one. If you're standing at the back of the door, take your hand and put it down in the front of the opening. The little black "tab" is finger length away behind the plastic. When you push it, it doesn't feel like it's in, but it is.

Follow the other steps and it works. Hope this helps.