2001 Dodge grand caravan sport driver side sliding door won't open at all. This is a manual door, not power. Before this happened, I was having problems with getting the door to latch closed, it would just bounce back open. And before that, the lock stopped working, I couldn't lock or unlock it, it was just stuck in one position. I can't open the door to access the latching mechanism or check the child safety lock. Any suggestions on how to get the door open?
The rod from the handles to the lock mechanism could have come off or become bent to the point that it won't work the latch anymore. The prior problems were probably just symptoms of the problem you have now. Will have to take the door panel off and manually trip the latch.
SOURCE: 05 dodge grand caravan sliding driver side door will not open manually
The rod or cable inside the door is not hooked up.
SOURCE: unlatch a manual sliding door 01 grand caravan
These can be a job releasing... I worked on one about a month ago with the same problem. could not get it to release so i spray it good with WD40 and let it set awhile and still had to get my hand in there to release it......Might try this and hope this helps....when you do get it opened be sure to clean on oil it good for this is the most common cvause of it sticking....good luck and please rate this post.
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Can you pull on the release handle and use a screwdriver to change the position of the latch?
SOURCE: 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan: after sliding side door
Try putting a screwdriver in to act as catch on door frame & try pulling each handle & getting it to let go. Make sure you spray it, as well as behind it & around it with WD-40 or similar to get things loosened up in case their just partially seized. The keep working it with screwdriver until freed up.
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
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