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Sticky Side Door

Hello, My 2000 Odyssey has developed very hard to open side (sliding) doors. Both sides are affected but the door we use most is much worse. I have cleaned and lubed all visible moving parts/springs.

The latch seems to work, but it takes a very hard yank to open. We discovered that if some one inside the van pushes/bangs out on the rear of the door it will open better. It seems as if whatever makes the back pop out when you first turn the handle is not working properly.

The dealer 'adjusted' it a few months ago and it helped a bit, but it is back worse than ever.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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livetohike
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You aren't putting OIL on those linkages / rollers, are you?

'Curly'

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motsco_

No, I am using white lithium grease out of a spray can. OK?

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livetohike

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I've used liquid silicone on several vans and it worked OK to -40 F. That white lithium sometimes gets pasty when cold. It might be gumming up the latch at the back edge of the door. You could try spray silicone with the long nozzle and put a bit on every moving part.

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? Please post good links you find. I haven't been there in years.

'Curly'

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motsco_

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