SOLVED! - Nissan Sentra Driver Window FIX!
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- Does the window in your car not work?
We dive right into the door of this 2012 Nissan Sentra to give you a better understanding of how to diagnose your window problems!
LESSON THAT WAS LEARNED: CHECK YOUR VOLTAGES AT THE WINDOW MOTOR TO CONFIRM DIAGNOSIS BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR :) - Авто та транспорт
Well explained. Good work.
2:37 where are the 2 bolts that hold the window glass to regulator located??
I did a quick fix on mine the switch inside wasn’t alight I just pulled it apart and reseated it properly and it is working great again. Wouldn’t have tried if it wasn’t for this video thanks!
Tyler Strosnider that’s awesome!!! Glad some of the info was helpful! Great job 👍
Thanks this helped me
Brandon Knowles glad it gave you some help on your repair!
This problem is very common with the Sentras
Hello, may I have a quick rundown on what setting you have on the multi meter tool? I'm completely new to this, and there seems to be so many options on the circular dial. Great video!
Thank you! The multi meter is great for various uses. You always set the meter to DC volts when checking. AC voltage is for a home.
Essentially, I am using the meter to verify I am getting 12v DC before the motor and at the motor. I found here, the switch was not sending the power out to the window motor. But had power going into the switch.
How do you unplug the regulator. Having trouble
How can I follow along to learn at the speed this video is going???
haven't tried this out yet but my Window seems to be nonresponsive for moving upwards and goes downwards usually. It's given me trouble before when I first bought it in 2016, as I could tell it had the door popped before and has a warp, but replacing the switch and applying lubricant made me feel better about it. As of right now my window has been stuck down since I last needed to lower it. This video seems like great help! But I just find it odd that your switch does the opposite. Responds to Up but doesn't for Down. I'll be sure to respond to this comment if this helps out tomorrow
After what we learned in my video above, it would be more time effective to test the switch and wiring by unplugging the motor and checking for 12v in the up and down position. That should save you time from removing the window regulator and motor assembly if the culprit is just the switch. Good luck!
Thank You very much. I went to Pull-a-Parts today and pulled a motor and regulator for about 30 bucks. My driver's side does not respond but when it first happened I thought there was slight movement like the window was stuck now nothing. Unfortunately I don't have a way to test the switch.....but I would hate to go thru all that trouble of installing to find out its something else going on. Someone told me I should plug the new motor in first to see if it works before removing motor and regulator in the car now. If that doesn't work its the switch I deduce from your window. Is it possible its a fuse problem? The other three windows work.
I would take your door panel off and unplug your window motor, and plug it into your used one you just got and test it before install like you said. If it still doesn’t work it’s probably the switch. Unless you have bad luck and the part you pulled is also bad haha. Get a cheap multi meter from the store and confirm you have voltage at the connector to the motor when you press the switch. This will answer all your questions. It is almost never a fuse for an issue like this, that would affect all windows. Good luck!
Hope this is all I need for my 2007 Sentra. The light inside of the window switch is on but I never hear noise when I pull it up or down, but then again I never listened for it.
I would take the door panel off and unplug your window motor. Test for power coming from the switch first before taking out the window motor like I did.
I replaced the switch and still nothing. I already bought the motor but don't want to go through all the work because when I press the button I can hear the engine(actual car engine while running) go under load almost like something shorting out. Any ideas?
I have a 2012 sentra. It has difficulty rolling down. I have to bump the switch up and down a few times to get it "loose" (in a sense) in order for it to roll down. Rolls up with no issue. Have you ever experienced this?
I cant say ive experienced that same thing.. You could take off the door panel, and test for power at the window motor and verify. If everything is good, then the issue might be your window regulator or motor.
My Nissan Sentra has the same issue windows won’t go down all the windows stopped working around the same time I checked and changed the fuses still nothing getting a new master switch so hopefully that solves my problem
Any updates?
Question for some reason the switch up makes the window go down but I just bought the switch and the motor I can hear it . Can you make a how to repair the track Im positive I heard the track bolt fall I bumped the door to check I heard it .
Yeah that’s the question why would the switch make the window go down that’s the 3rd time I’ve replaced the powder switch but first time this switch switch issue has happen
Hello, My 2007 Sentra ONLY does this when it gets warm out. Otherwise works perfect. Have you experienced that?
79cb650 I have not experienced that with this vehicle; however, heat creates resistance so it’s possible it could be affecting the switch.
I have the same issue. I ordered a new switch off Amazon for 20 bucks (it has great reviews) and am hoping this fixes the problem. Otherwise I’m gonna have to cut the cables to the regulator just to get my windows up if my window goes down, but not back up.
How did it go?
@@willdallas53 it works well. Easy to install. Controls all windows and locks.
What's it called ?! 👀
How did you conclude it was the switch? It didnt have power on the multimeter going down only up?
Correct. Sorry the video is not straight forward, I wanted you to see my trial and error. But yes, unplug the motor and see if you get power to the motor in both up/down positions.
Nice. Always check the switches and fuses and grounds first. Will also save time tearing shit apart. Lol
Yes!! That is exactly what we learned in this video for sure hahaha.
i followed your instructions and had no problem... maybe you should explain how to loosen up
the two belts on the window... thanks for your help
Ing. Reyes I’m currently trying to open these two belts and I don’t know how. I’m gonna have to go on a different channel hoping to the instructions
Pawol La- Born To Be Great let me see if I can help! Can you clarify what you are trying to do? Not sure what belts on the window you are referring to
2012 sentra driver side window, would get stuck sometimes and a couple jiggles of the switch would get it going. then it died completely for a day or so, I got lucky and it started working again. Last night it died again, I was using the switch to go up, and the thing decided it was going down. It got to the bottom and stayed there. My issue is the opposite of yours, window is stuck down, when I press down on the switch it sounds like it does something for a split second, up is completely dead.. Any guesses what the problem could be based on my description of the problem? I wont hold u to it im just going crazy until the new switch gets here to try out. Thanks! Also, how do I test the switch? I tried a test light to the connecter, only one hot wire and the other windows didnt go down as another video suggested(if i grounded the correct pin). I wanted to jump the wires at the switch to test if that is the problem but IDK what wires to use
I am having this same issue on my gal's Sentra. Did it end up being your switch? I have a new switch assembly arriving tomorrow to try out before I pull the motor and regulator. Thank you for your time!!
@@Balticblue93 Yes it was the switch in my case. It probably got wet a bunch of times. It used to no go down on the first shot but if I tried again it would, then it would get stuck for a couple days at a time and that's when I replaced the switch and it fixed it. I have been pretty lucky with cheap fixtures on this car, the side mirrors with motor or like 35 bucks each. I'm going to sell the car so I want to redo the lenses on the headlights and tail lights
Great video. How did you know the pin layout on the switch? Up, down, ground?
I used a multi meter to see which pins were sending voltage when you press the switch up and down.
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2012 sentry...hopped in and put window down...stayed down...next day i was able to put it back up( fixed itself) woke up next day it went half down on it's own overnight...of course been raining all week 😮😮
That’s wild! I would recommend checking the switch first as learned in this video. Seems to be a common issue. If not, then prepare for new window motor and regulator
At least i know how to remove the parts necessary for repairs .
your a dope dude
Haha thanks man. Just doing what I love!
Wouldn't it make sense to check the switch before taking out the actuator?
Hector Nieves yes you are correct, however the switch is usually not the culprit. I should have made that more clear thank you! My goal was for you to learn with me as I discovered the problem.
I did thanks!
Sir, how did you separate the glass from the regulator? You just mention it in the video that it was done.
RockLobster2000 there are two bolts at the bottom of the glass that connect it to the window regulator. One on the left and one on the right. Typically these can easily be found when the window is in the full UP or DOWN position from the factory.
RockLobster2000 in this case, both bolts were only visible in the DOWN position. With it being stuck up, the right bolt you can reach inside with a wrench and get it out. The left side I had to drill a small hole to access the bolt. You can barely spot it @ 2:30
@@After7Garage Thank you for the reply. In my case, I did remove the bolt while the window was up on the side closest to the mirror. Then, I "helped" the motor bring the window down to get the other bolt, which is recessed. I like your idea of drilling a hole to access the bolt. It's too bad Nissan doesn't make it easy to replace. There should be access points when the window is down or up. I replaced the motor, but the problem is that the window channel is binding the window. I'll have to tackle that problem in a few weeks. Again, thank you for the video!
How did u separet the motor from the regilattor
I removed the assembly from the car. Then there are 3 bolts that hold the motor onto the regular i believe.
That’s insane all that just for a window motor. You’re better off replacing the whole freaking door lol
Wow that's alot of work.
Yes it does seem a bit intimidating but I just wanted to show you every part. If your window is not functioning I would first take off the door panel and test for power at the window motor before disassembling.
Yes you do need the whole thing, over $200, but I found one on Amazon for $20. Now I need to replace the motor....lol
Wow. I think I just figured out what’s wrong with my Nissan Sentra window. It slides down and doesn’t stay up 😭I had to tape it shut
Try the switch first! As we learned in this video. Hope it helped you!
How much is the switch?
Juice 423 I can’t remember I think the customer paid $70-$90 on amazon for it.
@@After7Garage ok thanks
Why tear apart the door to test the window switch?
I assumed a bad window motor like 90% of cars need, customer provided part too. I just documented the whole process so you could see my faults. You can definitely check the switch without removing the door.
Sucks. I got a window switch, and that didn't fix my issue, looks like it will be the window motor regulator, ugh, that's expensive.
Dang it! Sorry to hear that.. you got this!!
@@After7Garage Thx man, looks like the part as a whole won't be that expensive, but labor will be. Thx for the video, helped me to diagnose a bit.
Place ear to glass of window not working.... press swithc to make window go down.... and then up... no hum down but hum up..... bad switch and you dont need volt meter, dis assemble door
This video was definitely a learning experience for all!
Could've diagnosed this with taking door panel off.
Agreed! I would go about it differently next time. Hopefully this helped many realize this as well haha!
Maybe next time check the switches before pulling the door apart.
as stated in many comments below, this was a video meant to show the process and learn. yes you are correct.
@@After7Garage all good brother, it was very educational start to finish. Be proud of the video you did. Diagnostic work, and electrical diagnostics is not easy. I think you killed it.
So, I came here to see how to do it. He just says.."I removed the bolts holding the window to the regulator." That is what I need to see! Where and how many? Big help, NOT!
Take the door panel off and use your eye balls. That’s why it’s not shown. It’s super easy. Just look for the circle cut outs behind the door panel. If you can’t figure that out, best leave it to a mechanic
Why would you skip over removing the bolts, what is even the point of posting this video?
If you have managed to take the door panel off and get this far, but can’t figure out which bolts (the only bolts there) then you should leave it to a mechanic! Haha
The point of the video was to learn by watching me diagnose what is wrong with the vehicle. We learned that by testing the power at the window motor you can determine if it is the switch or the motor/regulator without taking it out like I did. Watch the whole video next time before making a smart remark :)
Waste of time method! In my 41 years as a technician if I only saw one window motor fail in only one direction, it would be a lot! You could of cupped your hand over the dome light , pushed the window switch up & down and watched for the light to dim. If the light doesn't dim in either up or down position, it's a bad switch! You would of gotten the same diagnostic results without taking the entire door panel off!
I'm not a car guy. But I would of use logic at this point rather then tell someone who doesn't know what they are doing to just take out the switch panel not the motor. You don't take the motor then test the switch. I would of test the switch then if that comes out - then you can tell viewers to take motor. I'm sure poor guy took out the motor now he having trouble adding the motor back together. For some reason UA-camr seem to give to much detail and people copy y'all. But never explain how to put it back together again
I see your point, but perhaps you didn't watch the beginning of the video? I explained that considering the function of the window working Up but not Down made me suspect a bound up window regulator. Which is why I removed the motor to show that it spins freely with the regulator off, but then found out it was the switch. This video was meant to be informative and witness me figuring it out as I go. I don't like to do the repair then set it up fake for you to see it again. And if you cannot follow steps in reverse order to put your car back together, then you should just take it to the mechanic haha!
@@After7Garage I watched another video before yours. I knew where going to have to test the switch. Which I was right towards the middle of the video.but any who the other guy tested the window switch. Before assuming it the motor.Even if you did hear motor go up and down. You test the simple things. Before doing more then what you should do. It the same thing that get people. You don't have to be a mechanic to use common sense. Well like I said I feel bad for the person who has no common sense out there that left scratching his head trying to save a few buck. ( Would save him money just replacing the switch: eBay cheapest cost 16 bucks ) I'm sure that guy regret watching your video. Now he has to pay a mechanic. Just to put the motor back plus paying a mechanic charging him $30 + " for a brand new switch. " Just because the box it comes with says made in the USA😂. I'm sure the switch is made in Japan or China. But the box was made in the USA 🤣🤣🤣. Well now I know to avoid your videos.
@@bluecavemen Wow you sound like quite the pro! You should start making your own DIY videos! :)
@@After7Garage not a pro and I'm not going to do videos. It quite exhausting editing making videos and making weekly videos just to get subscribers. I others ways of making income.
@@bluecavemen this isn’t for income haha. It’s a passion and a hobby. I’ll be anxiously waiting for your videos! Most people don’t have the dedication to edit and such like you said. Easy to criticize, now let’s see what you can do :)