Now that you did all this hard work...Dodge/Chrysler has a recall/exteneded warranty on the actuators for 2015-2017 sliding doors (Caravan & Town & Country). Good through 15yr/150K miles
Did you happen to have issue with high pitched squeaking from this same door while driving? I have made some adjustments to mine, but I still have some squeaking going on. Thanks.
My town and country touring plus has a different part on the handle. Everything's the same but the plastic around the handle wraps around the curve of the door, with two extra T15 screws that are inaccessible when the door is locked shut, unfortunately. I'm hoping I can pull off just enough of the panel to move that rod somehow.
@@RonDIYMods no chance to try it yet. I’m at work. I hope so. I’m going to try first where the actuator rod connects to the interior lock switch. And if that doesn't work, I’m going to try using a wire running rod to pull the actuator arm from behind the black panel. I've seen someone hook onto it without removing everything. If that doesn't, I'll take off the interior panel and use force on the arm.
I had the same problem. The two torx screws mount onto the handle itself. How I managed to get to it was by prying back the top of the door panel going towards the back of the vehicle and forceful popping of the clip that is about half way down. Basically you need to start removing the panel from the back. You will then have enough clearance to remove the 10mm bolt around the handle and the 2 silver 20 torx screws. Then the handle and piece that is connect will pry right off allowing you to remove the 2 black torx screws. Hope that made sense. It was a PITA. Now I’m struggle to get the inside panel off that stupid plastic bracket by the actuator.
Now that I see this part (11:46), I think (hope) that if I can just push or pull that metal rod hard enough, it will unseize without having to take all those parts off. Will require some kind of strong leverage........ Hm.
Yes as you can see mine was seized up with a bunch of dirt and grim only after I took the part up I was able to push it. I didn’t want to risk pushing the rod cause you could bend it. It’s not that sturdy.
It doesn’t close because there’s no power to the door or is the door moving, but not closing. Make sure that all your connections are well and plugged in correctly.
When putting the mechanism back in, you need to slanted slide it at a angle to make it sit all the way to the back of the door. Once inside the door then you can slide it up into the window track in order to set correctly. If you look carefully to the video, I show how to do it.
If a black bar, you, you mean the window track where the window slide up and down you have to angle it. You have to put it at an angle and slide it up onto the black bar in order to get it to sit correctly.
This is a better explanation than the TRQ video. Nice job. Thank you
Lol. Yes. That’s why I decided to make this video. No clear explanation in those other videos. Thank you for watching.
Thanks buddy that was very helpful
Glad it helped!
I didn’t pay attension on that opening hole on door handle. You save my ass man. Thank you
Hey bro. Thanks for watching. I’m glad my video helped you out. 👍🏼🤙🏼
Now that you did all this hard work...Dodge/Chrysler has a recall/exteneded warranty on the actuators for 2015-2017 sliding doors (Caravan & Town & Country). Good through 15yr/150K miles
No way that’s funny lol. Any links on the recall you can share.
@@RonDIYMods static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10204361-9999.pdf
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@@JoseSanchez2243 thank you for watching and fallowing
I made my request to fix that problem on my 2017 and they answer "NO". My van doesn't cover that recall.
I only can say Thank you. The problem is remove and put back the track window with the actuator, that is insane. They took to many days.
@@juanjaramillo8518 it’s a hard job but not hard enough to take day’s.
What if the door is in the lock position and you cant open the door?
Check out this video. ua-cam.com/video/1s8JfV35BMk/v-deo.htmlsi=Ro_IMJlRpT127GN3
Between the video and mine, you’ll be able to fix your door
Any idea how to get the assembly unit out. Mine has a motor in the end of the unit.
Nvm
Yes, mine has the same motor. You just gotta wiggle it out and angle it towards the roof to clear the door inner support bar.
Did you happen to have issue with high pitched squeaking from this same door while driving? I have made some adjustments to mine, but I still have some squeaking going on. Thanks.
No, no squeaking for me. The only issue I was having is the door wasn’t locking while locking the car.
well done man! Thats a terrible job! i was gonna try it but i dont think i have the patience!
Thank you. Yes, it’s a tedious job. You definitely need patience. It could get frustrating.
My town and country touring plus has a different part on the handle. Everything's the same but the plastic around the handle wraps around the curve of the door, with two extra T15 screws that are inaccessible when the door is locked shut, unfortunately. I'm hoping I can pull off just enough of the panel to move that rod somehow.
Any updates? Were you able to make it work without pulling out the door panel and mechanism?
@@RonDIYMods no chance to try it yet. I’m at work. I hope so. I’m going to try first where the actuator rod connects to the interior lock switch. And if that doesn't work, I’m going to try using a wire running rod to pull the actuator arm from behind the black panel. I've seen someone hook onto it without removing everything.
If that doesn't, I'll take off the interior panel and use force on the arm.
I had the same problem. The two torx screws mount onto the handle itself. How I managed to get to it was by prying back the top of the door panel going towards the back of the vehicle and forceful popping of the clip that is about half way down. Basically you need to start removing the panel from the back. You will then have enough clearance to remove the 10mm bolt around the handle and the 2 silver 20 torx screws. Then the handle and piece that is connect will pry right off allowing you to remove the 2 black torx screws. Hope that made sense. It was a PITA. Now I’m struggle to get the inside panel off that stupid plastic bracket by the actuator.
Now that I see this part (11:46), I think (hope) that if I can just push or pull that metal rod hard enough, it will unseize without having to take all those parts off.
Will require some kind of strong leverage........ Hm.
Yes as you can see mine was seized up with a bunch of dirt and grim only after I took the part up I was able to push it. I didn’t want to risk pushing the rod cause you could bend it. It’s not that sturdy.
We replaced the actuator and now the door will not close. What did we miss?
It doesn’t close because there’s no power to the door or is the door moving, but not closing. Make sure that all your connections are well and plugged in correctly.
I’m having issues putting it back on due to the black bar for the window….any ideas
When putting the mechanism back in, you need to slanted slide it at a angle to make it sit all the way to the back of the door. Once inside the door then you can slide it up into the window track in order to set correctly. If you look carefully to the video, I show how to do it.
How many hours total?
I would say 3 taking your time.
So annoying how poorly designed this part is.
I agree
I’m having issues putting it back on due to the black bar for the window….any ideas
If a black bar, you, you mean the window track where the window slide up and down you have to angle it. You have to put it at an angle and slide it up onto the black bar in order to get it to sit correctly.
I show how in the video