Sliding Door Won’t Open/Unlock Chrysler Town & Country & Dodge Caravan 2008-2016: Lock Actuator
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- How to replace the sliding door lock actuator on a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. This also applies to all 2008-2016 Town and Country or 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravans.
Shorter version (by almost 7 minutes). I edited the original video and cut out a lot of redundant stuff and added a bit of voiceover near the end.
The Chrysler dealer quoted me about $1,300 after tax ($Cdn). Local mechanics were asking for a bit lower, but still over $1,000. They all said the latch assembly needed to be changed out. However, the lock actuator is usually the source of the problem and can cost as low as $25 for the part. If you do this job yourself you could save a lot of money. I paid extra, about $75 for a Dorman lock actuator from Amazon.
I would like to cite/acknowledge the following you tubers for their videos. I watched some of their videos multiple times. Without these videos I would have never been able/willing to perform this task myself.
- Julio Nino
- Adam & Christine Kloostra
- Easier this way
- Joe Sopala
- Chasing Profits
- Online Mechanic Tips (JT)
- 1FNJO
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- Joe Beermaster
Note: I cut the part out where I waffle between removing, not removing and then removing the window. Lesson, removing the window makes it easier, but be careful about not damaging the appliqué clips! You will need double sided mounting tape to reattach this part to the door.
Note2: I edit in where I explain removing, thoroughly scrapping the old tape off and cleaning with alcohol and then reattaching the appliqué using OEM double sided automotive tape as it was not seated properly. Take the added appliqué work into account if you want to remove the window rather than following other methods.
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I don’t have enough words to express my gratitude! @ 13:25 that window guide tab, saved me at least 6 hours of outdoors working at -15C (Canada)! Thank you for sharing your workflow! Awesome video!
Thanks very much for the positive feedback, great to hear my video helped you out, especially in unfavourable conditions. I can’t imagine doing this job outside in -15C. You are one tough cookie!
Дорогой друг! Ты проделал колоссальную работу и все подробно снял на видео и прекрасно объяснил весь процесс. Я очень переживал, что не справлюсь с подобной задачей, но посмотрел твой отчет и понял что достаточно понятно и просто, главное соблюдать определенную последовательность и делать все правильно, как ты! Спасибо!
Had to do one on my 2016 caravan.Your vedeo was the most helpful.Removing the rubber gasket around the window.Then removing the window was the trick.But people have to make sure to loosen the window nuts and just leave window in lower position.I did not remove the narrow trim attached to door that runs horizontal.I did remove that traingle piece at end of door used trim tool and used a heat gun on low to help release double sided tape.To get the whole big black panel to slide out of door is still hard to remove is the window track back by lock assembly hits the side renforcement bar that curves by assembly.Reinstalling the panel that bar causes all the problems.I used soap to install rubber gasket also.
Please help. On minute 0:56 i am stuck on this part. I can not get my door to unlock at all even when i pull on the rod and i push on the lock/unlock button. I have now removed the whole door panel to have a clearer view and more room to fiddle with it and still nothing. Anyone have any advice? How can i get this to unlock?
Very thorough process, very thoughtful to mention the you tubers you watch to complete ur video too. Knowledge is always best when you share it. Thank you, you’re a great mechanic and teacher. I’m just checking out things that may go wrong with my T and C.
Thanks for the positive feedback John. Much appreciated.
I have a 2018 Caravan. You think after 10 years they would have fixed it by now. No wonder this series was discontinued
So, you're saying it's not an easy fix. 8 minutes into your video & I'm feeling very overwhelmed, but boy would I love to get rid of that BBRRRRRRRRPP., Thank you for this, I'm going to try it.
Good luck. Make sure to watch the whole video first and maybe a couple other ones. Then be sure to have all the tools as you don’t want to be halfway through the job and then have to go and buy one. If you go through each step carefully you shouldn’t have a problem. I would say the trickiest part is getting the trim off without breaking it.
@@reggiesdad2174 I did it!!! But now the door handle itself will not open the door, outside handle or inside handle. Only opens with any of the buttons & yes I triple checked child lock. Help!
Congratulations Candi! Please go to the video at 21:44. There’s a cable that needs to be reattached to the door handle.
@@reggiesdad2174 Yes, that was connected already. I wonder if I didn't put the actuator in correctly. I don't know if that would affect the manual usage of the handle.
@@candiunis8299 Sorry I wish I could help you there. I’m not sure if the cable to the door handle is connected to the actuator, the lock switch is with a metal rod. Could the ball connecting the cable to the door handle have fallen out? If not you may have to do some research on where that cable connects to and try to troubleshoot the issue.
You are a godsend me and my husband have been looking for this video for almost a year... we are DIY people...we just replaced our regulators in which shops charge a ton for omg thankyou
Thank you for this video unlocking the door worked for me with no noise when locking
Thanks for the shout out and opening up the bad actuator. I left my dead ones buried in the door.
Speaking about "shout out"..... stop whispering, speak up man.
After you forced that lock open the first time we're you able to keep locking and unlocking it with the button?
No, the lock actuator needs to be changed out for it to work.
Can you please share with me other videos you liked as I am a beginner and need to see several Videos before attempting. Thank you
Took me 6 hours. You don't have to take the window out but you do have to take the plastic window trim piece off and the clip will break fyi.
Tape the window in place fellas.
Tape it up or down?
Really good video plan on purchasing a T & C Limited . Just checking out a few rough difficult repairs . Trying to get a hold of a learning curve and enjoying it . Thanks
The T&C is a really good mini-van. We love it. Other than the sliding door lock issue it is quite reliable. You also get good value for the price. It is also versatile with the stow and go seats. Ours has a sunroof, which I did not see on the Grand Caravans. The only other issue I have is that the tires spin when you give it too much gas.
Was this an automatic sliding door? I have the same issues where my drivers side automatic sliding door will not open.
Yes, this is the automatic sliding door.
Why did you skip the part I needed to see the most? The door panel is the first step
Watch from 1:45 to 3:10. This explains how to remove the panel.
dont need to take the apart the door, just wanted to open it.thanks
Hello, how did you open the door? I have a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country and the passenger sliding door does not open in MANUAL or AUTO. It's like it's stuck.
It’s explained at the 1:00 to 1:08 part of the video.
Any suggestions If even moving the rod by hand, freely back and forth the door still won't open?
So the Applekay just pops off?
My door doesn’t open at all! Is it still actuator issue?
I just bought a 2015 town and country chrysler van and the doors won't open with the fob they will open with the key that is in the fob. I'm not a handy woman by any means. So do I just keep on using the key and thank God for a key in the fob. I don't know if the dealership will fix it I declined all those things they offer while buying the car. Thanks anyway I know this will be a help to many people.
You could try changing out your key fob battery first, I think it’s CR2032. If it’s not a battery issue it could be the contacts in the fob itself? There are some videos on cleaning the contacts with a qtip and alcohol. Other than that I would check with the dealership.
I tried clearing them. Didn't work I'm going to to programming them. Thanks for your reply.
@@MSCLOVERCT since you said doors its most likely the key fob is bad. make sure the key fob battery was replaced in the correct orientation. most likely need a new key fob and needs to be programmed.
First off my 2010 town and country touring sliding door handle cover doesn't pop off as easy as you say. My sliding door covers are secured with torque screws so how do I get around this problem
mine too has 2 torx screws holding it on in-between the door jam
What was the total time start to finish?
Will not shut when button nushef
The actuator is easier to get to on previous models apparently. Why the geniuses thought to stuff it behind the window further down...idiots.
Was that a QT HOTDOG BUNN container??
No a strawberry container.
Thank you.
Did your door make any electrical burning smell?
No, nothing like that. I also didn’t notice any burn marks on the components or wires.
Haha. Just broke that same plastic piece on that appliqué
Your video goes kinda dark and random here and there.
I’m in the middle of it and now I gotta skip back to the other video.
That’s what I get for not having the kind of life that allows me to binge watch 30-45min videos before I start the job.
Haha.
Eff me, I guess.
if its made in the same factory why would the qaulity be any better !!!!
Hi Bruce. If I knew for a fact that the more expensive Dorman part was made in the same factory as the lower priced part I for sure would have purchased the lower priced part. However, I do not know this as a fact. Therefore, I paid the extra price for the Dorman part in case it is manufactured in another factory with higher quality standards, as I would like to decrease the chances of it failing and having to perform this task again. I made light of my decision by saying they were “probably” all made in the same factory.
Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped you out.
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Easiest way to do this job is remove the door panel, lower the window, loosen the window, push it back up and tape it, disconnect the harness and the latch cable that come from the body.. then remove the whole door assembly and do the job on the bench or on the grass or floor just put some blankets so you won't scratch the door....there is nothing worse than pushing or pulling and the door moving back and forth.. you can also split the latch and panel assembly so you can position the window track and latch first then slide them back together....I just did one and it sucks no matter how you do it. Who ever engineered this thing should be put down.
Whatever engineer designed it,they don't care. They only design it,not work on it once it fails.