Community-reported: windows lose auto-up or bounce back down after motor or glass work
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What causes "Community-reported: windows lose auto-up or bounce back down after motor or glass work" on the Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009), and how is it fixed?
Community-reported: owners say the window motor's travel limits have to be re-learned, and that the 2008 procedure differs from 2003-2004. Fix: Run the reset procedure in the service manual for your year; owners describe holding a reset button on the motor while toggling the switch.
Symptoms
After a new motor or glass, the window rises about an inch then drops back, or auto-up stops working.
Cause
Community-reported: owners say the window motor's travel limits have to be re-learned, and that the 2008 procedure differs from 2003-2004.
Fix (summary)
Run the reset procedure in the service manual for your year; owners describe holding a reset button on the motor while toggling the switch.
Other Z33 problems
- Recall: crank and cam position sensors can cause stalling or a no-start (2003)
- Recall: fuel filler hose can crack and leak (2003-2004)
- Recall: passenger airbag occupant sensor can lose its signal (2007-2008)
- Rev-up engine oil consumption (2005-2006 manual cars)
- VQ35HR oil gallery gaskets leak and drop oil pressure (2007-2008)
- Rear differential bushings crack and leak
More for this car
- All Nissan 350Z (Z33, 2003-2009) fitment answers · Z33 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- How-to: repair stuck / broken window motor (page 33) — MY350Z.com (forum) (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 2008 window motor reset procedure — MY350Z.com (forum) (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)The 2003-2004 procedure did not work on a 2008.
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