Gruf Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Hopefully someone might be able to help with this problem. Both of my sliding doors have stopped working. They stopped working a week ago, a few days later I managed slowly to open the passenger one manually and checked the cables and gulleys, these have been cleaned and lubed. Once this was done I tried to use the power door opening and closing, it worked. I did the same with the drivers side power door and then tested the door and it worked. Today I am back with both doors not opening, press the handle and the door opens and inch then closes, turn the power door switch off and the doors will still open an inch and no more. I have checked the fuses and all are good. Is there a way of just having manual doors without using the electric switch. I have done a search on this site just incase anyone else had had the same problem, but no joy.Thanks for any information. Cheers Gruf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 38 minutes ago, Gruf said: Hopefully someone might be able to help with this problem. Both of my sliding doors have stopped working. They stopped working a week ago, a few days later I managed slowly to open the passenger one manually and checked the cables and gulleys, these have been cleaned and lubed. Once this was done I tried to use the power door opening and closing, it worked. I did the same with the drivers side power door and then tested the door and it worked. Today I am back with both doors not opening, press the handle and the door opens and inch then closes, turn the power door switch off and the doors will still open an inch and no more. I have checked the fuses and all are good. Is there a way of just having manual doors without using the electric switch. I have done a search on this site just incase anyone else had had the same problem, but no joy.Thanks for any information. Cheers Gruf Hi Barry, Make sure your battery is fully charged, and I mean fully. These cold mornings are battery charge killers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraggyhound Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Hi. I have same cold weather problems what type of battery is best I have lost faith in mine and would like to buy a new one for my 3.5L petrol. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruf Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Thanks for the replies, the battery was fully charged and the engine was running. I have a volt meter running when the engine is going and it shows 14.2v and 12.9v when the engine is turned off. I am looking for a way to override the door motors and just go manual. Thinking of popping off the door cards and see about disconnecting one or more of the cables, hoping this will solve the problem. Thanks Gruf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraggyhound Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 On mine there is a button left side of steering wheel that switches doors to manual. Looks original equipment but I don't know if it's an extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruf Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Evening Scraggyhound,thanks for the reply. Yes my Alphard has this button but even when I cancel the power doors I still have the same problem. I cancelled the power doors then tried to open the doors manually, the door opens an inch then pulls back to shut. I did then use more force and the door opened abit further but then locked out. Major problems then closing the door to get the warning light on the dash to go off, I thought the door was closed but the light was still on till I gave the door a final push. At the moment I am not using either door until I can get around to stripping the door panel out and check the cables. Bit of a hassle climbing through from the front seats, but better than getting stuck with a door that I will not close. Thanks Gruf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraggyhound Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Hi. I have watched a couple of videos on YouTube one by Jap Nut and one by Cuttothechase both did different items on the door and on one was a link to the little motor spare part. Might be worth a quick view. Mine opens about 14" then gets stuck. So not too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruf Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Thanks for the info, I have watched the Cuttothechase one which had good info but will check out the other one. I have checked out several links regards the problem, just hoping that someone else had the same problem and found out a cure. Cheers Gruf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraggyhound Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 No worries mate, I think the other one is more of interest as I think it's the motor that closes the last inch into the frame of the van. All good stuff I have only had mine 4 months so I'm just starting out. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruf Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Had a spare half hour between jobs this weekend so gave Buzz a good clean and check over. Gave the door cables I could see a once over, looks like the plastic coatings of the cables has perished, so the chances are this is wrapped up inside the door possible around the other working parts. Cheers Gruf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarath Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Does the door open on a slightly inclined driveway.It seems like about to open half way and then stop in between and closes automatically. Also I tried from a levelled surface as well,it seems to be doing the same,trying to open half way and close.The same thing happening when trying to close as well through the key or the button. I can mostly open it with a bit of force manually and close as well in the same way.Any ideas please or is this need any reset of problems with motor? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 11 minutes ago, sarath said: Does the door open on a slightly inclined driveway. It seems like about to open half way and then stop in between and closes automatically. Also I tried from a levelled surface as well, it seems to be doing the same, trying to open half way and close. The same thing happening when trying to close as well through the key or the button. I can mostly open it with a bit of force manually and close as well in the same way. Any ideas please or is this need any reset of problems with motor? Thanks If the rear windows are open, the door will not open fully, and will close automatically. resetting you windows may help. Check the door sensors and perhaps clean them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarath Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Thanks Rojie, definitely it is not the windows as they are closed fully. Sorry for the query, where can I find the door sensors, is it in a place where we can clean without opening the door panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, sarath said: Thanks Rojie, definitely it is not the windows as they are closed fully. Sorry for the query, where can I find the door sensors, is it in a place where we can clean without opening the door panel. Yes I believe they are on the inside faces of the door 'jambs'. Just a gentle clean, make sure nothing is effecting them; I doubt the problem is this though, but it is a no cost option. I believe tight or frayed cables can also cause issues, Door issues is not uncommon. I expect you will receive several suggestions from members who have solved various issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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