1997 nissan pathfinder power windows not working from driver side switchs

Is this using the master control? Any other windows not working? Logically the driver's window gets the most use. Could be a problem with either the control module in that door, or the switch, or the door mounted window motor.
It will be a process of elimination, starting with whether one or all windows don't work. No windows working, check fuse.
all other windows working, check drivers switch, control module and window motor.
please get back to us on what was the solution as it may help others on the future, thanks.

It's a little confusing to understand from what you have said but I would think the issue would have to be either in a bad connection or a bad master switch. Check the fuse, just to make sure it is not blown.
If I understand correctly, none of the windows work from the master switch? But will work from their own switch?
Again, it's hard to understand exactly what is going on. Sorry, I wish I could be of more help.

does it click or grind when pushing window button if so the window lift track may need replaced, if there are no sounds then disconnect the wires from the lift motor and with the ignition on so power is sent to switch, push button and check wires to 12 volts dc. If no power I would replace the driver side switch after checking the wires for defects. If there is power then I would re-install wires to motor after turning off key and try button again with power on. replace motor if it doesn't work.

It is possible that it could be a fuse. Fuses are usually located under dash driver side, or under the hood. HOWEVER, if the fuse is not blown, and all windows and locks don't work you should look into replacing the master switch in your drivers door. The switch in the drivers door controls the other locks and windows so when this switch becomes defective it will affect the other switches as well.

I had a 94 nissan altima, If anything powered is not working there is a good chance that the quick connect clip in the drivers side door is loose or off completely. If this is the case, you'll just have to remove the drivers side door panel and reconnect the clip, but before you do that i recommend you check your fuse box. The reason I mentioned the clip is because mine fell off from time to time.

try checking your relays

The driver side door switch is the first in line and sends power to all of the other switch's. Pull the door panel and use a volt meter to make sure power is getting to the switch (I am assuming you checked the fuse). If you are not getting power to the switch you need to run a new power feed, if you are you need a new switch.

Have you checked the window regulator. (electric window motor). I seems a comon problem for the plastic to break at the bottom where the wire which pulls the glass up and down. The motor will still sound (clunk) if you use the window switch but will not lift the window.

Remove the trim off the door.
Undo the bolts holding the glass into the plastic at the bottom of the window and carefully remove the glass.
Unbolt and remove the sliding piece that holds the glass.
You should find the broken plastic at the bottom.

Replace and reinstall. Aftermarket parts are available at a fraction of the cost of buying new nissan parts. Second hand parts are available but costly.

On the passenger door, look for a broken wire in the door opening.

So you found power on one of the two wires. That was with holding the switch in one position, either up or down, right? Try it again, now hold the switch in the opposite position as before, now the other wire that had no power the first time should now have power. If not, probably a break in the wiring, look in the door jamb. If not a broken wire in the passenger door, it could be in the driver's door.

You see, the power is reversible to the window motors. When power goes down one wire to the motor, the other wire serves as a ground. The ground path goes back to the driver's master switch, where the ground for all the windows originate. Ground wire from master switch carries power to ground somewhere inside the cabin. Since other windows work, your ground is good. but the pass. window is, or seems to be missing a wire. Check by looking for power on both wires, but the window switch has to be opposite from the first time for the second wire to have power. Only if both show power is the wiring good, but they wont both show power at the same time-the switch has to be in right position to show power.
I hope this is clear, post back if you don't understand.

Oh yes, use the ohmmeter function of your multi-meter to check the wires' integrity. Just don't have any power on any of the wires you are checking, but check between the pass. door and the driver's master. Check both wires that go to the passenger window. That should tell you if you have a break in the wiring.

i would check the connectors under the dash they have a tendancy to get loose are get hot and short a fuse this is most likely the problem...please rate this....