I just got my 1992 Nissan Maxima. I don't know what model it is, because my aunt still hasn't given me the owners manual, and I can't tell if it's an SE or GXE. It has a bose sound system...

My problems:

-I have power windows in my Nissan. I just got the drivers window fixed. It needed a new regulator. The other passenger windows don't work all the time. Sometimes the window will roll up and down, but when you turn the car off and turn the car back on the windows won't work. Could it be wiring?... If not, what could be the problem?

-My second problem is my highbeam headlights. The fog and normal low beam lights all work. The all the lights work, but one of the highbeam lights. When you turn the highbeams on, one of them turns on, and the light turns off. The light that turns on it on the driver's side. I looked at the bulb and both filiments are there. I bought 2 new headlight bulbs, and put both of them in; still the same problem as before. Does anybody know how to fix this?... My car won't pass inspection if both my highbeams don't work.

Thanks.
-Viet


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first problem... your window regulators need replacing

second problem... you most likely have a bad turnsignal switch. correction high beam wiper switch, my bad

 

For the highbeam?... Because 1 side of the highbeam works, but the otherside doesn't. I might not know what switch you're talking about though... Please explain...

-Viet

 

also, if you want to find out exactly what your specs are, check the vin # &model into on the firewall back of the engine bay.
there'll be a little plate there which will have your car's engine deal (vg30e, vg30de, ve30de mebe sumptin' freaky else?) & some other neat info.
if you search around you'll find numerous listing of the differences beween models on some member's pages and once you know what to look for it's really easy to spot and se from a gxe from a gle (start w/the rims)

 

the windows are probably just the window switches, we do have a lock out feature that prevents the windows from moving. check that before replacing all the regulators

 

Shavedmax,
the p/w lock?... That button?

cneary,
the turnsignal switch?... I don't understand. I got the repair manual from my local library, but it doesn't say anything about that switch.

-Viet

 

that is the lever (switch is mounted on the steering column) that controls your turn signals AND highbeams (you know, push it forward for constant, pull it back for "flash to pass"). It's all integrated into the same unit.

 

the switches are known to break over time, I myself had that exact problem and replaced the switch, problem solved.

Window regulators failing are a common problem in our cars. www.courtesyparts.com has them.

 

same problem definitly the switch

 

1. VG30DE does not exist in a maxima.



what color are the window sills and grill? does your engine say twin cam?

 

I don't know what color the grill is because the grill was replaced. No my engine doesnt say twin cam, and the inside of the car is leather.

What I don't understand, is how can only one light work if the switch is broken?... All the other items work but that one headlight. I will look into buying a new lever.

-Viet

 

if it is a 1992 SE it will have a motor that looks like this:
http://mrgone.homeip.net/images/92Max/14.JPG

if the engine does not look like that, you have a GXE.
if your not sure, do you have a keypad under the door handle?

 

Yeah I have a keypad under the door handle.

-Viet

 

GXE

 

also, there is a good site with pictures and descriptions of GXE/SE on www.4dsc.com/articles and on my page

 

Alright... Now does anybody know about the highbeam problem?... Could there be anything else wrong other than that one switch?

-Viet

 

And does anybody know if my engine is SOHC?

-Viet

 

yes it is sohc. easy check is if you can find something with
eccs written somewhere in the engine bay otherwise check the VIN plate. If it says VG30E then its sohc.

 

Yeah, it says VG30E. Thanks guys, I will get back to you when I replace my highbeam switch.

-Viet

 

maybee its just a bad plug , swap the headlights and see if the problem still happens on the same side, if it does its either the plug or the wiring, change both, just tap into the other side headlight to make sure its good

 

Try switching the bulbs. You could have a bad bulb. Remember not to touch the glass.
If it still won't work you'll need to check the plug to see if the treminals are good. Best way is to get a test probe. If the probe lights the terminals need to be cleaned or repaired.
If still no light you'll have to trace the wire back to see where your loosing volts.
Check the easy things first.

 

I replaced the bulbs. And it didnt change anything. I think my dads friend checked the volts, and i think I am losing volts, but i dont know where yet.

I finally fixed all my windows, but the windows dont always work right away. It takes a while to work. Anybody know why?

-Viet

 

i have the same problem with my 91 maxima but my highbeams, and daytimes work but my nightime lights, the drivers side dosent
is it the same fix with the switch thingy or what ?

 

what did u do to the windows to make them work?

if you dont have the proper voltage at the light then either you have a faulty ground or a bad power wire

 

Alright, well I got new regulators for both my (driver's) and the back seat. The windows do work always now. My dad and I looked at it and found a lose connection... But the highbeam is still bad.

Thanks for the help, and thanks for all the help that will come.

-Viet

 

I talked a bit to my friend, and he said check the socket?... I'm not too sure about that, but I don't know what he's talking about. He tried to explain to me, but I still dont understand.

-Viet

 

i said that 5 posts up. called it a plug, same crap. if the socket is shady its gonna give you that flickering effect. te socket is what the bulb plugs into and has wires popping out the back

 

Alright. Sorry Shavedmax. I saw that, but it didn't quite click in. I'm going to check the voltage again, and check the plug. Thanks for the help

-Viet

 

no prob bob, good luck