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

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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Ken Pisichko
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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

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