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

Discussion in 'Voyager' started by Ken Pisichko, Oct 6, 2004.

  1. Ken Pisichko

    Ken Pisichko Guest

    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
     
    Ken Pisichko, Oct 6, 2004
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  2. Ken Pisichko

    BeeP Guest

    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
     
    BeeP, Oct 10, 2004
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