If you locate a noise on your vehicle, you are right to take notice of it and take it seriously, although it is plausible that nothing serious will occur, it is also plausible that it is the precursor to a more notable repair. A window noise on Nissan Maxima is however a sign of a small correction / repair, rather than a difficult process. To help you in your research, we have decided to create this content page to describe the most likely solutions to your issue. First we will talk about the window noises on Nissan Maxima of clicking type, then those of squeaking type and finally the window noises on Nissan Maxima that come from the window lift motor.
I listen to a noise of a Nissan Maxima window: clicking
A window noise on Nissan Maxima can be associated to several trouble, if in your case you encounter a window noise on Nissan Maxima that sounds like a click, like glass for example, it is plausible that one of your two lower glass fasteners has broken. Indeed, they are often crafted from polymer and their strength is not always that good. To check this you will have to remove your door pannel and check their condition. If you listen to a window noise on Nissan Maxima but you have the feeling that it vibrates when it is opened, it can be the wear of the seals or the position of your rubber guides that causes this play. If you listen to a clicking noise on Nissan Maxima, but after checking out your window is not the cause, read this article.
I listen to a squeaky Nissan Maxima window noise
Second possibility, you listen to a window noise on Nissan Maxima that looks more like a squeaking or grinding sound, in this case, it is quite plausible that it is a drying of the seals and/or the mechanism that is involved. Indeed, because of the sun or heat, your seals can dry up and trigger this problematic window noise on Nissan Maxima. To get rid of it, you will have to take apart the door panel and grease your seals with a non-corrosive product for plastic, it is also plausible that it is your device that produces this noise, in this case, the same solution but on the device directly. If this squeaking noise after checking out is not from your door, browse this content page about squeaking noises on Nissan Maxima to locate the origin.
I listen to a noise of motor-type Nissan Maxima glass
Finally, if you encounter a window noise on Nissan Maxima that looks like an electric motor noise when you move your window up or down, it is very likely that your window electric motor lift is at the end of its life. Generally speaking this should be associated with a much longer raising or opening time. Check the motor condition and have it replaced if needed. If this noise is not from your window motor but from something else in your door, go to this content page on door noises on Nissan Maxima.
