Sliding door release/lock mechanism on '80s Voyager....

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Ken Pisichko - 06 Oct 2004 03:17 GMT

In an effort to improve the functioning of the lock/release mechanism I
lubed it and tried to get it to function. No way...

I then tried replacing various parts with ones from wrecked vehicles.
While the wrecked vehicle sliding doors locked/unlocked reliably and
opened fine, the parts in my van do not help with the sliding door's
functioning.

The door and frame are fine. I checked the specs. I don't see any
"algorithm" for adjusting the door in the FSM.

Aside from welding the door shut are there any suggestions to make the
door lock and unlock - and open reliably?

One of the MOPAR techs told me the earlier models were "troublesome"
with that sliding door mechanism.

Ken

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BeeP - 10 Oct 2004 05:09 GMT

Did you examine the striker plate in the door jam? Is it loose or out
of alignment? Is the fit of the door when closed OK - top and sides
parallel with opening, etc? There is also a bumper at the top of the
door opening which I think is adjustable. Also check to make sure one
or more of the wheels has not come off. There is a wheel at each
contact point (3). Another possibility is that the linkage from the
handle to the lock maybe be loose or unfastened.
Good luck.
Bob
85 Voyager
86 Caravan

> In an effort to improve the functioning of the lock/release mechanism I
> lubed it and tried to get it to function. No way...
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> Ken

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