My power sunroof switch stopped working this weekend on my '03 Maxima GLE. I pull it backwards for the sunroof to slide back and nothing happens? Did a fuse blow?

 

Do you hear anything when you press the button? Any sort of noise at all? Or is there no response at all? If you hear a really wretched screeching then get ready to spend some benjamins.

 

This happens to me almost everytime I disconnect my battery terminal. I found that this will usually fix it: Use the sunroof tilt switch to open it all the way (you will have to push it a bunch of times), and then do the same thing to close it all the way. Once you open it and close it all the way using the switch, then try using the slider switch thing, and it should open. If it doesn't, turn your car off and back on and try again. This works almost everytime for me.

 

I will try it! Funny you say that, cause my battery was disconnected over the weekend. Thanks!!

 

this is in general what happens when you disconnect the battery. the FSM states a procedure for resetting the sunroof, this is basically what it says:

make sure sunroof is closed by using the tilt button. then hold the tilt close button for 5 or so seconds. the sunroof will then reset and be good to go.

 

Right now, whenever I slide the switch for my sunroof to close right b4 it closes it makes a loud pop. Scared the $#!t outta me the 1st time. N e one have any idea what it could be?

 

maybe it needs some grease?

 

my buddies '05 sentra did that and the sunroof shattered! be careful!!!

 

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You shouldn't have to open it all the way. Just close it and hold the tilt switch (close) until you hear a click...that will reset the switches.

 

Sorry I didn't know that...but thanks for clarifying.

 

I have a 2K Max and this procedure is not working. I have the same issue where both buttons do the same thing. It will move the roof about a half a second and I have to hit it a bunch of times to open or close it. I tried the reset procedure mentioned above. A mechanic friend told me the reset was only for 2002 and 2003 models. Any ideas? No rubbing, binding or anything.

 

I had the same problem on my 2000, disconnecting the battery for a little while will reset it, worked for me.

 

I guess 3rd time was a charm on my 2k Max. Works now. Pulled the battery cables for 10 minutes and tried the reset again. Wierd but it worked. I was quoted $389 for the sunroof module and motor part to fix it. No reset listed in the Nissan service bay.

 

I disconnected the battery on my 02 max and to my surprise the roof wasnt working. Had no idea why so I started playing with the tilt button and suddenly it was working. So for me the tilt button does the trick.

 

My sunroof would only tilt and not roll back on my '02 SE. I just held the tilt button closed for a few seconds and it works perfectly now.

 

yea everytime i disconnect my battery i have to use the tilt button to fully open and the close the sunroof, after that its set. Dunno why this is but it has done it literally everytime ive had my battery disconnected

 

has any one ever worked on the track for the sun roof. The dealer wants to charge me 2000 to replace the tracks and the motor. The roof seams to get stuck when it is almost all the way closed. No noises just stops. One of my kids may have jambed something in there. Any ideas?

 

Yea I used the tilt button to reset the damn thing press & hold for a few seconds it should work!

 

What a pain in the a$$. I replaced my battery last friday and then this morning noticed my sunroof wouldn't close all the way and the auto slide button didn't work. After 3 tries it finally reset....

 

You are 100% correct! I had tried playing with both switches but could only get the tilt button to work. Just went outside and tried you're reset and now it works perfectly! Thank you for a simple fix that cost 0 dollars. You guys are a wealth of information, glad I joined the org!

 

sweet, good thing i found this thread. had some work done on my car this week and my sunroof wasn't working. i'll go try this reset out.

 

OK, I've tried disconnecting the battery method, and it didn't fix it, so I tried the unplug the relay method and the switches to the sunroof still don't work. I started checking the fuse panel inside the car and the fuse to the sunroof is good but has no power going to it. I then checked all of the fuseable links under the hood on the driver's side and they all test good. Any suggestions?

 

Just had this problem on my 02 Maxima because shop relocated battery to trunk and it was unplugged for a while. THIS WORKS!!! the amount of information on these forums is priceless!!!! THANKS!!!

 

Guys,

I have an issue with my sunroof. About 2 weeks ago, my power sunroof simply quit working. Fortunately it was closed! Neither the tilt nor the slide functions work. It acts like there is no electricity running through it all. No clicks. No movement. No sounds. Nothing.

I read through this thread, and I tried the suggestions with no improvement. My battery connection has not been interrupted, but I disconnected it for about 30 mins anyway. Nothing. I tried every reset mode recommended. Nothing.

I looked at the fusebox, but there is nothing labeled specific for the sunroof. Does anyone know which fuse it might be? This seems to me to be the next logical check.

Suggestions? Thoughts? Recommendations?

I bought this car new in 1999, and it has been extremely dependable and is in excellent mechanical condition. I appreciate in advance any information you can share!

 

Disconnected my battery for ten minutes on my 2000 and... voila!! My three year problem is fixed.... for free!!! You guys ROCK!!!

 

My sunroof goes through phases of not working, especially the 1 and 2 buttons

 

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

 

hold the tilt down to close it for at least 10 seconds IIRC

 

I have a 2000 nissan maxima se and my sunroof not working... were can I fine my fuse at for my sunroof for i can fix the problem.........Thank You

 

Marlo -- check out the stickies at the top of the list. In there you can learn where to download your own copy of the Factory Service Manual to answer this and many other questions.

Meanwhile, Here's a post that may help you.

https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...g-out-why.html

 

I am having the same problems with my sunroof. But mine is stuck open! The buttons are completely unresponsive I have checked all fuses and none are blown.
Somebody please help me figure out what is going on. I tried holding down the button for reset and nothing happened