How to Fix/reset Sunroof motor
#42
Originally Posted by Audioguy
An update to my sunroof problem. I disconnected the battery as suggested and it fixed the problem. I did lose my radio settings and clock but that seems to be all.
Please let us know if your problem returns...
I'd like to avoid a 300 dollar sunroof motor
#45
I wanted to try the relay but I just wasn't sure where it was located. I am reluctant to pull out components randomly from under my dash. I bet it's a better option though. If this happens again like Y2KsilvahSE suggests I might give it a try.
Does anyonyone have a diagram of components for a 2001 Maxima?
Does anyonyone have a diagram of components for a 2001 Maxima?
#47
ok it's under the dash, little grey box says nissan on the back of it and should have the numbers 22340 under Nissan. it's right above the foot rest to the left the the clutch or brake pedal spring. my camera just crapped out on me, sorry don't have pics. its plugged into this white box. hope you find it.
Suppose the relay isn't clicking underneath the dash while pressing the tilt up/down? I hold the tilt switch down, hear the motor click yet I get nothing. Pulled the motor down to see if it might have been in a bind but no go(tapped it a few times too) Tried reading the wiring diagrams to find out where this relay is but I get too damn confused haha. My tilt up/down is not working. Does this sound like the relay could be the issue?
#48
Because you have a 2002-2003 Maxima you can just press and hold the tilt button until you hear a click from the sunroof motor and it will reset it. If you can hear the sunroof motor trying to work, chances are the relay is working like it should.
-Nathan
-Nathan
#49
This works. I personally done it about a month ago.......10 second fix.
#51
Confirmed. Motor was bad, and just to let you guys know, 2000-2001 have slightly different sunroof motors.... the 2000-2001 has a slightly longer black 'box' end that has a connector that sits flush with plastic, while the 2002-2003 has a a shorter 'box' end with the connector protruding out of the plastic....From what I have seen the assemblies are interchangeable but the motors are slightly different...
#52
This thread is awesome and full of win. Last night my 2002 had some issues with a broken battery terminal and after replacing it this morning, my sunroof stopped working except for the tilt function. Searched org and found this thread- thankfully mine is 2002+ so I just held the tilt switch for a few seconds and BAM sure enough my slider option was working perfectly again! Love this place!
#53
ok it's under the dash, little grey box says nissan on the back of it and should have the numbers 22340 under Nissan. it's right above the foot rest to the left the the clutch or brake pedal spring. my camera just crapped out on me, sorry don't have pics. its plugged into this white box. hope you find it.
#54
Sunroof Not working...
Hello Experts,
My first post after the introduction. I had picked up a 2003 Maxima SE about a month back and the sunroof was n't working when I bought it.The previous owner told that it worked few days back. I took the car to a local mechanic and he told the switch is bad. I changed the switch, but absolutely no movement to sunroof. I could hear the clicking sound. The local mechanic is now says to change the sunroof motor. I am not very convinced by this. Could you pls suggest what needs to be done?
I thought of disconencting the battery, but the same local mechanic told me that if I dicsonenct the battrey for more than 20 mts, the car needs a reprogramming again.Is this correct?
Appreciate your suggestions.
My first post after the introduction. I had picked up a 2003 Maxima SE about a month back and the sunroof was n't working when I bought it.The previous owner told that it worked few days back. I took the car to a local mechanic and he told the switch is bad. I changed the switch, but absolutely no movement to sunroof. I could hear the clicking sound. The local mechanic is now says to change the sunroof motor. I am not very convinced by this. Could you pls suggest what needs to be done?
I thought of disconencting the battery, but the same local mechanic told me that if I dicsonenct the battrey for more than 20 mts, the car needs a reprogramming again.Is this correct?
Appreciate your suggestions.
#55
Hello Experts,
My first post after the introduction. I had picked up a 2003 Maxima SE about a month back and the sunroof was n't working when I bought it.The previous owner told that it worked few days back. I took the car to a local mechanic and he told the switch is bad. I changed the switch, but absolutely no movement to sunroof. I could hear the clicking sound. The local mechanic is now says to change the sunroof motor. I am not very convinced by this. Could you pls suggest what needs to be done?
I thought of disconencting the battery, but the same local mechanic told me that if I dicsonenct the battrey for more than 20 mts, the car needs a reprogramming again.Is this correct?
Appreciate your suggestions.
My first post after the introduction. I had picked up a 2003 Maxima SE about a month back and the sunroof was n't working when I bought it.The previous owner told that it worked few days back. I took the car to a local mechanic and he told the switch is bad. I changed the switch, but absolutely no movement to sunroof. I could hear the clicking sound. The local mechanic is now says to change the sunroof motor. I am not very convinced by this. Could you pls suggest what needs to be done?
I thought of disconencting the battery, but the same local mechanic told me that if I dicsonenct the battrey for more than 20 mts, the car needs a reprogramming again.Is this correct?
Appreciate your suggestions.
DO NOT TOUCH THE TERMINALS TOGETHER WHILE EITHER OF THEM ARE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY! YOU WILL FRY YOUR BATTERY AND POSSIBLY MORE IF YOU DO!
Disconnect both terminals from their posts and touch only the terminals together.
-Nathan
#56
You can disconnect the battery and touch the positive terminal to the negative terminal for at least 10 seconds. This will completely reset all of the car's electrical system and motors.
DO NOT TOUCH THE TERMINALS TOGETHER WHILE EITHER OF THEM ARE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY! YOU WILL FRY YOUR BATTERY AND POSSIBLY MORE IF YOU DO!
Disconnect both terminals from their posts and touch only the terminals together.
-Nathan
DO NOT TOUCH THE TERMINALS TOGETHER WHILE EITHER OF THEM ARE CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY! YOU WILL FRY YOUR BATTERY AND POSSIBLY MORE IF YOU DO!
Disconnect both terminals from their posts and touch only the terminals together.
-Nathan
Appreciate your response..
#57
Replying to post #7, identifying the means to reset the sunroof motor on a 2K maxima, the poster identified an alternative to disconnecting the battery, which of course wipes out radio presets, engine codes, etc. They refer to removing a relay from under the dash.
I believe the device you are referring to is a circuit breaker...it is identified as E90 in the manual.
I only mention this because a circuit breaker will not click...normally...if it does, you've bigger fish to fry.
I believe the device you are referring to is a circuit breaker...it is identified as E90 in the manual.
I only mention this because a circuit breaker will not click...normally...if it does, you've bigger fish to fry.
Last edited by bob2246; 08-07-2012 at 07:45 PM.
#58
#59
sunroof reset , tried everything nothing works ( 5.5 gen )
Heres the deal , when I try to open the sunroof is moves only a inch at a time by pressing the button over and over again , so that tells me the motor is still good right?
anyway I tried the disconnect battery didn't work , I unplugged the relay didn't work , and I held the tilt button down one sec as the manual says? ... didn't work...
what the heck is going on?
I have a 2002 btw if that helps.
also can something explain the 2 different buttons to me? the 'tilt' button seems to work for everything? but he button to the left does nothing.. idk im clueless lol
anyway I tried the disconnect battery didn't work , I unplugged the relay didn't work , and I held the tilt button down one sec as the manual says? ... didn't work...
what the heck is going on?
I have a 2002 btw if that helps.
also can something explain the 2 different buttons to me? the 'tilt' button seems to work for everything? but he button to the left does nothing.. idk im clueless lol
#60
Thanks for this thread
June 16, 2014 I bought a gorgeous 03 Maxima Titanium Edition, the best care I've EVER driven. I just joined here today in part because I wanted to thank you all for the information about resetting my sunroof. Holding down the tilt close button did it for me - put a big smile on my face. I really look forward to reading more threads. Thanks again
#62
Heres the deal , when I try to open the sunroof is moves only a inch at a time by pressing the button over and over again , so that tells me the motor is still good right?
anyway I tried the disconnect battery didn't work , I unplugged the relay didn't work , and I held the tilt button down one sec as the manual says? ... didn't work...
what the heck is going on?
I have a 2002 btw if that helps.
also can something explain the 2 different buttons to me? the 'tilt' button seems to work for everything? but he button to the left does nothing.. idk im clueless lol
anyway I tried the disconnect battery didn't work , I unplugged the relay didn't work , and I held the tilt button down one sec as the manual says? ... didn't work...
what the heck is going on?
I have a 2002 btw if that helps.
also can something explain the 2 different buttons to me? the 'tilt' button seems to work for everything? but he button to the left does nothing.. idk im clueless lol
You press the white tab in and pull the grey relay out
#63
Update
After messing with every reset combination I could find I finally got it to work. I tried so many I'm not exactly sure what finally fixed it but I believe it was a particular combination of the tilt button open/close/hold resets.
To answer one of the questions asked about how the buttons work, once everything is functing properly the right switch controls the tilt up and down only. For whatever reason during the malfunction it will let you inch the sunroof open and closed one click at a time. After reset it only tilts up and down and the left button slides it open/closed either all at once or anywhere in between depending on where you set it.
To answer one of the questions asked about how the buttons work, once everything is functing properly the right switch controls the tilt up and down only. For whatever reason during the malfunction it will let you inch the sunroof open and closed one click at a time. After reset it only tilts up and down and the left button slides it open/closed either all at once or anywhere in between depending on where you set it.
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