06 f150 windows actin' funky

[EW]

Has the driver door be worked on/repaired/replaced? grab the wire boot in the jamb and move it around while operating switches. Any change? The interior light is controlled by the door latch. If the wiring in the boot is broken or worn, I would think moving the wires around would cause it to work/not work. There are a few cars like Honda Civics that over time, will break every wire in the boot from opening/closing the door.

[lowthreeohz]

Has the driver door be worked on/repaired/replaced? grab the wire boot in the jamb and move it around while operating switches. Any change? The interior light is controlled by the door latch. If the wiring in the boot is broken or worn, I would think moving the wires around would cause it to work/not work. There are a few cars like Honda Civics that over time, will break every wire in the boot from opening/closing the door.

No, but i think you're on to something. I pulled back the transfer boot (whatever its called) and couldn't identify any broken or frayed wiring. I wonder if it's deeper in the wire channel in the body or further into the door.

I did notice that while I have the mirror defrosters on, when i open the door i don't get a chime nor the 'door open' light on my dash. turn off mirror defrost - and it works.

hmph.

[lowthreeohz]

Yes, my master window switch. It didn't act weird like that though. That sounds like it is shorting somewhere, but if the windows do not work, then the switch is probly bad. Do the other switches work the windows?

No, it will work intermittently. When it's not working (master switch) none of the others do either - but as Paul pointed out, apparently all window power is routed thru the master switch, probably to make the window lock switch function.

[sspstang]

That is very strange, I hope you get it fixed, that would get on my nerves real quick.

[lowthreeohz]

Found a pair of broken wires in the rubber tube between door and body.
A 10/12ga black wire that looks to be hooked to master window lock switch. Also found a baby blue 18/20ish ga wire broken that powered (i think) the keyless entry doorpad. Didn't have a soldering gun on hand so butt connected them for now with the intention of going back w solder.

All works now.. I'm happy.