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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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Only 1 out of 4 window switches work now...what happened?

From one minute to the next, I lost control of the passenger front window, and both rear windows at the driver's master switch and at each door's window switch. Driver's side front window still works just fine. This occurred in my 95 turbo Maxima.

First thought is a fuse, but when my driver's front window works fine, then I'm thinking it can't be a fuse.


Thoughts?
Old Mar 14, 2016 | 01:37 PM
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I had this happen.
Replaced the master switch/drivers door switch and everything worked again
Old Mar 14, 2016 | 02:54 PM
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There is a switch on the arm rest which shuts the other windows off. This is to prevent kids from hurting themselves.
Flip th swith again, and all windows will work again
Old Mar 14, 2016 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
I had this happen.
Replaced the master switch/drivers door switch and everything worked again
K. I'll do this and report back.

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There is a switch on the arm rest which shuts the other windows off. This is to prevent kids from hurting themselves.
Flip th swith again, and all windows will work again
I know what you mean. But what you're saying doesn't limit the up and down control from the driver's master switch, only the other switches. Maybe mine is screwed up. I'll try this first for the heck of it. Thanks.
Old Mar 14, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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The switch I'm talking about is the one furthest forward. The left one. The symbol looks like a window with an x on it.

Yes, it does not limit up and down on the drivers window, but does on the other windows.
Old Mar 15, 2016 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
K. I'll do this and report back.



I know what you mean. But what you're saying doesn't limit the up and down control from the driver's master switch, only the other switches. Maybe mine is screwed up. I'll try this first for the heck of it. Thanks.
Mine doesn't allow me to roll up my other windows unless I turn off the child lock. I can't recall if it let me in my other max or not.
Old Mar 15, 2016 | 05:01 AM
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Mine doesn't allow me to roll up my other windows unless I turn off the child lock. I can't recall if it let me in my other max or not.
after doing that myself a bunch of times i now always check that b4 assuming it broke.
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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^ You didn't take that out of context or anything...
Old Mar 15, 2016 | 04:56 PM
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So was that button pressed or did the switch fail? It's one or the other.
Old Mar 15, 2016 | 05:36 PM
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Chances are that you pressed that button.

The button then did what it is supposed to do.

The cure is to push that button again.

Been there...... done that. I went through the same wtf moment too.
Old Mar 15, 2016 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JvG
Chances are that you pressed that button.

The button then did what it is supposed to do.

The cure is to push that button again.

Been there...... done that. I went through the same wtf moment too.
it's usually on a sunny day when you want the windows all down too. you start getting all pissed and say, " wtf, you pos, work!!"
Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:05 PM
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If that's the issue then I'll just have to assume we were trolled.
Old Mar 16, 2016 | 12:26 AM
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No, Murphys law says that if something can happen, it will always happen at the worst possible time.

Like if you open the windows on a day with a chance of showers.

One might press the lockout button accidently , then a cloud burst will happen shortly afterwards.

This goes double for sunroof problems.
Old Mar 16, 2016 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JvG
No, Murphys law says that if something can happen, it will always happen at the worst possible time.

Like if you open the windows on a day with a chance of showers.

One might press the lockout button accidently , then a cloud burst will happen shortly afterwards.

This goes double for sunroof problems.
LOL. This is exactly what happened. I moved the car and rolled down the passenger side window half way so I could talk to my gf. I go to roll the window up and nothing! Worst part is, it was scheduled to rain in the morning and it was 1am and I was dead tired. I had to go find a trash bag, cut it, and tape the window to prevent rain from getting in the car. Needless to say, I was pissed!

I'll see what the culprit is this Friday. Stay tuned.
Old Mar 16, 2016 | 05:01 AM
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what, no garage/car cover?? i mean, i know you have like 3 maximas, right?
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
I'll see what the culprit is this Friday. Stay tuned.
Old Mar 22, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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sounds like 4th gen maxima's windows are failing recently.. my drivers window went out this monday, rolled it down...got home and didn't roll back up had to tape a trash bag :| . lol.

ever get it fixed wizard?
Old Mar 22, 2016 | 09:33 PM
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The original poster pushed the window lock out switch.

Josh, you had the window lift mechanism break. They are available on amazon .com. you do not need the motor, just the lifting portion.

Installation instructions are on the forum. Not that hard to do. I've done three of them so far. Chances are that you will do it more than once.
Old Mar 22, 2016 | 09:56 PM
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Sorry for the delay fellas. Turns out it was the wiring (loose/poor connection) under the master window switch. The previous owner installed an aftermarket alarm and had the windows tied into the alarm. Several wires were intercepted or tied into...

All is good now.
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