2002 Chrysler Voyager Manual Sliding Door Problem

I have a 2002 Chrysler Voyager minivan and the sliding door on the
passenger side is starting to catch on the plasitc chain that protects
some electrical wire. The plastic chain has started kinking and it is
actually broken in some spots. My concern is that I do not know what
the wire that it is protecting actually does. Can anyone tell me?

Additionally, any suggestions on fixing this? I've considered moving
the bench seat over to the right and just accessing everything from the
drivers side, but I would still like to fix this if possible....

Thanks!

 

If you are referring to the wires that are inside the door channel, they are
for the power sliding door motor,lock and latch assembly. If that wire
breaks the door will only work in the manual mode.
That track is available thru the parts department.

There is no fix when it breaks..and you lost me on the bench seat thingy!!!

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

 

Hey Glen,

My sliding door is manual, and I really don't have any features on the
van. I'm talking about the chain-like object that lays along the
bottom of the track and curls up when the door is open. Another
gentleman is assisting me and I believe he called it a "flex track."

I don't have power locks, or power anything.

When I was mentioning moving the seat, I just meant that I would take
the lazy way out and just avoid using the passenger side sliding door
altogether. Not the best option, but I was afraid that the wire may
have powered a more critical area, such as tail lights or break lights
for example.

 

That's odd, I don't think I have ever came across a van that had that track
unless it had power sliding door. Or maybe I just haven't paid attention.
Now your gonna make me look into it as if I don't have enough work to do
already!!!!!
There are 2 different part numbers, one with power sliding door and one
without. It doesn't specify what the difference is. I would think it would
be for the dome lite only if you don't have power door locks/sliding door.

Glenn