# Altima power window **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** nissan\ **Created:** [May 19, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562 "2020-05-19T20:18:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![blackbelt99\_154374](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562/1 "2020-05-19T20:18:31Z")
08 Altima, drivers side window does not work, but. The rocker switch for the drivers window will open and close the passengers window The rocker switch of passenger window does nothing. Everything else works. Rear windows, mirrors. I replaced the control panel that contains all the switches With a new one and the same thing happens. Using a test light and jumper wire with power from battery. The drivers side motor has a good ground but will not work with power straight from battery. When driver side switch is pressed, there is power at the switch in the wire that goes to passenger side window. I’ve inspected wires harnesses in drivers door for cuts and/or shorts and found nothing. Any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562/2 "2020-05-19T20:36:09Z")
From what you describe, I would say window motor for the drivers door is bad, and the switch on the passenger door is bad, Tester ---
**Author:** ![blackbelt99\_154374](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562/3 "2020-05-19T21:10:08Z")
When I said passenger side switch, I meant the switch in the control unit in the drivers door. I haven’t touched the passenger side door at all. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562/4 "2020-05-19T21:15:08Z")
Are you saying when you operate the switch on the drivers door for the drivers window, the passenger window functions? Tester ---
**Author:** ![blackbelt99\_154374](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562/5 "2020-05-19T21:23:15Z")
Yes. And when I press the switch for the passenger window, on the drivers door, nothing happens. Everything else works fine. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562/6 "2020-05-19T21:26:00Z")
Then I’m going to say it’s the BCM. > **[5 Common Symptoms of a Failing Body Control Module (BCM) - Module Experts](https://moduleexperts.com/5-common-symptoms-failing-body-control-module-bcm/)** > > If your BCM malfunctions, you will notice a negative effect on the operation of your vehicle. Watch out for these symptoms. Tester ---
**Author:** ![blackbelt99\_154374](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-power-window/164562/7 "2020-05-19T21:28:15Z")
Thanks, that’s what I was thinking. Something shorted out and fried a circuit in the BCM.