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Sliding door latch

The sliding door on the passenger side will not close, the latch is stuck in the closed position and will not release

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Can you pull on the release handle and use a screwdriver to change the position of the latch?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2009

SOURCE: Remote slide door will not close or open all the way.

there is a cable of wires that lay in the track under the slider they break from normal use.. the harness it fairly easy to change.. when you open the door lok in the opening you will see the harness there in black plastic

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: sliding door won't close/latch

First you need to determine if the issue is a door sliding issue or a door latching issue. These are 2 separate problems.
If the car/van was in an accident-take it to the bodyman.
If the railing is dirty or has a nail, penny, etc in the way this would also cause problems.
If the latch is already closed on the door lick it can't engage since it is already 'latched'.
Isolate the problem - try again! TJ

nathan

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan side door does not automatically close.

sounds like the door sensor switch is malfunctioning and when almost closed it reacts like it is blocked (such and kid in way) and opens for safety. try flushing trach with hose and try again, if not u need a good repair manual such as chiltons($25 most parts stores ) or see mechanic

jamie

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2009

SOURCE: 1995 Chev Suburban rear door latch stuck in locked position

sounds like you lached the door
use a screw driver or some such tool
lift the outer handle and slip your tool in the middle of the lock hole in the door flip the lach open wile holding handle up

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2010

SOURCE: hood release wont latch

This maybe a problem of the hood being misaligned. in order to remedy this you will have to adjust the 4 bolts on the hinges holding the hood in place and the latch little by little. But first try a penetrating oil on the latch assembly and look for anything out of place.

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