'05 Chrysler T&C--passenger side power sliding door problem:
The door opens to a specific spot each time, then we have to manually open it the rest of the way. It automatically shuts to that same spot, then the kids have to manually shut it the rest of the way. That is the main door we use when dropping off the kids at school so it is a hassle for their little muscles.
What is the likely problem? Can a fairly mechanical owner fix it? If not, what's estimated cost to have a dealer fix it (that'll help us decide if paying for the $100 diagnostic is even worth it)?
Thanks a ton for your thoughts!
Had the same problem on ours. It stopped about 6 inches away from being closed. I could advance it and press the button, and it worked. About two weeks later it stopped working altogether. I had a black wire that was cut through. Trace the wires inside the black plastic wire mold track that looks like a tank tread. You might be able to see the cut. There are about 5-6 wires inside the track. Undo the wiring harness where the wire mold attaches to the sliding door gear. If you get a lighted 12vDC pencil tester (~$5), press the door button so it opens, and poke one of the wires in the wiring harness. If it lights, the connection is still fine. If it doesn't light work a little further back until the light comes back on, and some point in between is the cut. Using a flat head screwdriver, you can snap off the links of the wire track mold. They just snap back on with a firm grip.I resoldered the wires and some electrical tape.
I realized that when it was stopping part way the ends of the wires just happened to touch and allowed it to move, but when the door got so far the wire track had to bend separating the connection. The repair has been working for about 4-5months now.
2005 Chrysler Town and Country, sliding door, LH side will unlock with key bob and front door buttons but will not lock with either. Can manually lock it but feels stiff. Maybe need grease? How do you take panel off of door to get to it?
It is most likely the wire within the harness that has split. Had the problem with the diver side door. Traced the problem and fixed it. Lasted only 7 months. Then both door stopped working due to the wires splitting. This is definitely a design flaw or substandard wiring. In both cases this happened in the winter months when the wires are less pliable. Good luck.
Try greasing the track on the van and on the door. It may have a dry spot that causes it to stop in the same place each time. It will be cheaper to try a grease first.
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