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Why is the sliding door on my minivan not working?

Why is the sliding door on my minivan not working?

No biggie, the kids can just use their fingers and unlock the door the old fashioned way. Last week, the driver side sliding door decided to no longer unlock. Not by key fob, key, fingers, anything. It’s stuck in the locked position.

What to do if rear sliding door won’t unlock?

The door panel is like most door panels in most vehicles. With the door closed, wedge a rigid piece of wood or plastic (combination of a wood shim and a paint stir stick might work well) between the plastic door panel and the metal door, and move it along the edge until it stops. you will be right next to one of the fasteners.

Can a slimjim unlock a right side door?

YES, ANOTHER TECH. Probably a locksmith with a slimjim. A couple years ago a friend came by with a right side door -same problem-. Key won’t unlock it, lock knob won’t unlock it, door handle wont open it and you can’t take the door panel off without the door open.

What to do if power door lock does not work?

Put the key in the lock to unlock the door and the key turn 360. Will not not unlock the door. Have to unlock from the inside once get in from the other side. Have to pull up the door lock.

Why is the sliding door on the driver side stuck?

The sliding door on the driver side is stuck closed and will not unlock either manually or electonically. I have the panel off and the black plastic pulled down, but am unable to get the electical lock (?) assimbly out.

YES, ANOTHER TECH. Probably a locksmith with a slimjim. A couple years ago a friend came by with a right side door -same problem-. Key won’t unlock it, lock knob won’t unlock it, door handle wont open it and you can’t take the door panel off without the door open.

What happens if my door lock does not work?

Power door locks do not function Another symptom of a potential problem with the door lock actuators are power door locks that do not function. If the door lock actuators fail, they will disable the power door lock feature from working.

The door panel is like most door panels in most vehicles. With the door closed, wedge a rigid piece of wood or plastic (combination of a wood shim and a paint stir stick might work well) between the plastic door panel and the metal door, and move it along the edge until it stops. you will be right next to one of the fasteners.

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Ruth Doyle