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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 05:01 AM
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Power Windows and Windshield washer not working

Hey guys, I have a 94 Nissan Maxima and noticed the other day that the power windows will not go up or down. The door switch don't even make a sound. I've replaced the window motors and regulators in all doors. I also noticed that my windshield washer (where it sprays fluid) will not spray. Put fluid in it because I thought it was just out of fluid--nothing. Wipers work. Can anyone help me with this problem? thanks truemax
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by truemax
Hey guys, I have a 94 Nissan Maxima and noticed the other day that the power windows will not go up or down. The door switch don't even make a sound. I've replaced the window motors and regulators in all doors. I also noticed that my windshield washer (where it sprays fluid) will not spray. Put fluid in it because I thought it was just out of fluid--nothing. Wipers work. Can anyone help me with this problem? thanks truemax
Have you checked the fuses for the windows?
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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Power Windows and Window Washer Pump are both something that commonly fail.
Fix them properly the first time and not have to worry about them again.
As Obsession said, check fuses, if that fails, check grounding and the wiring harness connections.
Washer pump is pretty easy to replace, buy one from a wrecker, or if you have a spare arm and a leg, I'm sure theres a local stealership around.

PS: Have you checked out this thing called "Search", not many people know about it, check it out sometime, its awesome
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by truemax
Hey guys, I have a 94 Nissan Maxima and noticed the other day that the power windows will not go up or down. The door switch don't even make a sound. I've replaced the window motors and regulators in all doors. I also noticed that my windshield washer (where it sprays fluid) will not spray. Put fluid in it because I thought it was just out of fluid--nothing. Wipers work. Can anyone help me with this problem? thanks truemax
Sounds like you have a bad master window switch, same thing happened to mine, replaced with a good j-yard unit, fixed.

The washer motor may be bad, they are kind of a pita to access, but remove the pump, jump some batt power to the pump to test, if no go, then replace with a new or used unit.

I have both master switch and washer motor for sale if you want to buy them..
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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I was able to rebuild my washer squirter motor, with very nice results. The commutators inside the motor were corroded, so they were not conducting electricity. Here is the write-up on the procedure to remove, test and rebuild:

http://forums.maxima.org/6809349-post24.html
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I will check these items. truemax
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