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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:32 PM
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I have a 2004 F150 FX4. A couple of weeks ago the windows quit rolling up and down on any switch. I have made sure the window lock out button is not turned on. I have done the following:
1. Checked the 30 amp circuit breaker and it is good.
2. Check the resistance of the other plugs on the master switch. All show resistance using an ohm meter except for the window plug, which is blue. All other buttons on the master switch works (door lock and power mirrors).

When I push any window button on the main switch the defog light comes on as well as if I have the left turn signal on it will quit flashing on the mirror. I've tried another master switch but had the same results all the buttons worked except for the windows. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm thinking there is a broken wire or a wire grounding out somewhere.

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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 12:47 AM
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The electrical problem ended up being a cut wire in the left front door jam.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 06:47 AM
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Nice find. That is starting to become a more common problem for our trucks as they age. Some are now pushing 10 years and although there are older cars out there that still work fine I think that we are only going to have more problems with the wiring going into the doors.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 11:21 PM
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I had the exact same problem and fixed it a couple weeks ago. I still however have to figure out why the rear drivers side window still won't work.
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 11:57 PM
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Mine just did this today. Driver's side window controls and door lock won't work. I'm trying to find a fix for it. Any suggestions on where to start?
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Capt92
Mine just did this today. Driver's side window controls and door lock won't work. I'm trying to find a fix for it. Any suggestions on where to start?
Are you getting the strange things happening such as when you push the window switch, the defrost light comes on for the mirrors? If so, the problem could be a cut ground wire in the wiring boot between the drivers door and the body of the truck. Good luck!
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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I got all those weird things defrost light came on when switch pushed, if driver blinker was on it quit on the mirror, etc. it was a cut or broken wire in the boot of the driver's side door.
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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I did a little more researching of the electric window control problems and low and behold look what I found.....
Attached Thumbnails Electrical problem with windows-01-driver-door-rubber-boot.jpg   Electrical problem with windows-02-rubber-boot.jpg   Electrical problem with windows-03-rubber-boot-exposed-wires.jpg   Electrical problem with windows-04-worn-wire.jpg  
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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This is what I did to repair it...
Attached Thumbnails Electrical problem with windows-05-butt-connector.jpg   Electrical problem with windows-heat-gun.jpg   Electrical problem with windows-06-other-wire-problems.jpg   Electrical problem with windows-07-butt-connector.jpg  
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