Nissan Repair: power window failure, nissan maxima se, nissan maxima

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i have a nissan maxima se v6 - 1994.

one day ALL the power windows stopped working all of a sudden. I can't believe that ALL the motors failed simultaneously. Could you please give any other suggestions as to what might have happened? also i cannot find a labelled fuse for the power windows. do you know where it is likely to be?
is there a 'master' control relay for the power windows?
nb. there is power to all the doors - ie: lights and electric wing mirrors still work
regards

phil mcgrath
Answer -
Phil,

It is the master switch that has failed.  Replace the control panel on the drivers side door and you will be back in business.  It costs about $100 bucks with tax for a new one.

thank you for your quick reply.

1.  you say 'control panel'. is that the panel that holds all the switches set into the 'arm rest' on the drivers side?

1a. I live in the UK - is there likely to be any other name for this 'control panel'?

2.  is it likely to be an electronic failure or a mechanical switch failure that perhaps could be repaired?

3.  also i cannot find a fuse labelled for the power windows or indeed the sun roof. where is that likely to be and what will it be called?

regards

phil

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Phil,

Yes, the master window switch on the drivers side door.  The master window switch is a circuit board that houses and controls all the windows.  The buttons are affixed to the upper side of the master switch and are integrated into the unit.  So, there is no taking one switch out at a time.  Oh, I lived in England for four years one upon a time.  The water is what takes out these switches since the electronics is not really protected.  If the rain gets on the passenger side of the drivers door it will eventually corrode and fail.  I know since I have replaced three on the wife's Maxima.