Why does my GM truck door not shut?

Took the trimming panel off and cant figure out whats wrong. Pulling the unlock mechanism and door handle does not work. The door is shut properly aside from the fact my friend and i had taken it off to get to the hinge pin (somneone spot welded the top so it wouldnt come out).

What should I do if my dome light won’t shut off?

Open and shut each door. The light should turn off within five minutes of all doors being closed. Trace the wiring for each switch. You will want to take the vehicle to a mechanic to have the wiring traced, as the location of the wiring will run from each door into the frame of the vehicle and terminate at the wiring harness behind the dash.

How to drain a battery on a GMC Truck?

With key off, unhook your positive battery terminal. Put one multimeter lead on the battery terminal and the other on the positive cable. You’re basically making the multimeter part of the circuit. Set the meter to read amps. Now, since its being drained I assume you’ll see some kind of amperage draw.

Why are my interior lights not turning off?

I had two wires get too hot and they melted together. One of the wires was a 12v constant and the other one, I am guessing, controlled the inside lights…it took forever to figure out what was going on. I would check your wiring and make sure you dont have any wires touching that should not be touching. Electrical issues suck.

What can I do if my car door is not closing?

While using a screwdriver inserted into the latch clasp hold the door handle open. Pull the screwdriver outward from the door latch. This will reopen the door latch. This operation is easy so almost anything can be used to open the latch.

Why is my car door latch not working?

This common part has a common problem which is if the latch clasp falls closed while the door or item is open the latch will not work. This is because the striker that is supposed to be inside of the latch clasp is trapped outside while the striker bounces off of the backside of the clasp.

What to do if your truck door is stuck?

Remove steel window panel. Unhook your inside door handle and lock mecanizam. Then whith one hand move back and forth till door opens. To save time grab all your plastic door douls, becuase you will brake every one. I move the plastic door panel counter clockwise and then out the window. That will save you some time to.

When does the Radio shut off when the door is opened?

The radio is supposed to shut off when the door is opened after the truck is shut off and now it’s not working. I need to either keep opening and closing the door until it shuts off or restart truck and shut it off again.

Why does my truck door open when the key is on?

Theres a part of the latch that pushes against the pin switch. After awhile dirt builds up and it cant spring back out. Just spray in the latch and open/close it a few times then spray then open/close few times to work it in there. does your DIC state “driver door open” when the key is on. or like wrenched said.

Why does my Chevy truck door not open?

The power locks work like they’re supposed to but even when it’s unlocked it won’t open! It feels as if the door isn’t unlocking, even though it is! The handles are not jammed and geelel as if its locked when you pull on them!

What to do if your GM truck door is stuck?

Pulling the unlock mechanism and door handle does not work. The door is shut properly aside from the fact my friend and i had taken it off to get to the hinge pin (somneone spot welded the top so it wouldnt come out). Managed to just bend the hinge pin and gave up.

How can I disable the door chime on my Chevy Silverado?

However, there are a few non-factory approved methods you can use to disable the door chime. Most of them are fairly easy to accomplish, but you do have to have a basic ability to identify different vehicle parts. Close the door latch while the door is open. On some truck models, this will stop the chime.

What to do if your car door won’t open from inside?

Re: Door won’t open from inside or outside… HELP??? Roll the window down and carefully push the door panel away at the top right above the latch (rear of door) then look down inside the door at the latch and figure out which rod fell of the latch.

What should I do if my GMC power window is not working?

If there is power, then check the dark blue wires at pin B of the window switch for voltage. If no voltage is detected on any or some of the wires, the wiring in the door jamb should be wiggled while the voltage is monitored to see if the is a fluctuation. If there is, it indicates broken or loose connections in the door jamb.

What happens if you have a bad door lock relay?

However, vehicles without door lock cylinders will not be able to lock or unlock the doors until power is restored. For vehicles with traditional style door lock cylinders and keys, a bad power door lock relay will merely disable the power door lock feature.

Why does my car door lock not work?

If the door lock relay has any internal or wiring issues, it can cause the door locks to function intermittently. The door locks may function correctly one moment, and in the next will cease to operate. This can be an inconvenience to the driver when trying to lock or unlock the vehicle.

What to do if your GMC Sierra door won’t open?

Either cut the door panel off with a thin grinder wheel to access the linkage, or you will have to do what they have done in this video:

Why does the front door stick out on my Chevy Silverado?

On the drivers side it seems all out of wack. The rear door sits in to far and rocks pound off the front lip of the cab corner and chip the paint off. Also on the front of the rear door is sticks out past the front door which causes the same thing. On the passenger side it is all good and I get no paint chipping.

What’s the best way to remove a door panel?

Use a pair of pliers to get a good grip on the latch and then gently, but firmly pull the latch away from the panel. Don’t yank or twist the latch or you could damage the connecting clips. Be careful not to squeeze the latch too hard with the pliers or you could crack or crush it.

How do you remove a car door handle?

Remove any screws holding the inner door handle. Grasp the handle and remove it by pulling upward. Be cautious of the linkage attached to the handle as not to bend or break it. Use a small screwdriver to push the plastic clip over the linkage and release it from the handle.

How do you open a GM truck door?

These are super cheap, and very easy to replace once the door is apart, although I’ve never had to deal with both the inside and outside handles not functioning at the same time. To get the door open, you may be able to put the window down and use a Slim Jim to pull the rod inside the door to let the door latch activate.

How can I Check my GM door panel?

Test the hinges and striker pins by closing the door and checking for alignment. Check the power locks, key locks, and door handles to confirm every moving part is in good working order so you can transfer these parts into the new door.

What can I use to replace a Chevy door panel?

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