Caravan Sliding Door Lock Easy Fix Town and Country Routan 2008 +

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There is a RECALL on this specific part. Read on, click SHOW MORE.
Fix the sliding door power lock on the Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and VW Routan the easy way without tearing apart the entire sliding door. 20 minutes (an hour if you take your time) with a kit from ebay, with less fees at Godaddy, or buy instructions and download now.
Kit with actuator, wiring connector, zip ties, T15 bit, wiring instructions:
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OR with ebay fees factored in:
www.ebay.com/itm/164855124250
2015-2017 RECALL:
If your van has less than 150,000 documented (by Chrysler) miles and you are the lucky owner of a 2015 - 2017 you qualify for a voluntary recall. Chrysler has determined that only these years and amount of distance they traveled are worthy of fixing at their expense. They will refund money spent on parts and labor so I offer a Mopar MSRP priced version that includes a warranty on the actuator:
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Buy 2 of these and show me a reimbursement paper trail I can use for marketing and I'll buy YOU many beers of thanks. Have a local shop install it. You can get reimbursed for that too and give them some business.
Details:
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Chrysler's reimbursement site:
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PDF of electrical instructions can be purchased and immediately downloaded:
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Hey Thanks! I saved you a ton of trouble! Buy me a beer! Be part of the less than 0.1% who do!!
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Thanks to Eric and Dave for $20!
Thanks to Joseph $15!
Thanks to Marvin, Jason, Kevin and Bradley for $10!
Thanks for Chad, Edward, Jason, Uwe, Ramin, Glenn and Scott for $5!
Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country sliding door lock actuator
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@jamesoberg8809 Ай бұрын

I bought this kit and installed it today. Took about an hour. The new original actuator was only 7 months old and its starting to fail. The only modification I had to do was cut some of the plastic off of the inside of the door panel where it has one of those plastic push anchors right next to the rod and screw on attachment that connects to servo rod to the lock rod on the door. Just used wire cutters and was able to cut it out of the way. It now allows room for the rod connector to move back and forth. The electrical connector that came with the kit didn't make a good connection, so I used wire nuts and taped them up and then taped them to the existing wiring harness. Thanks for saving me 6 hours of work to replace that damn original actuator!

@richardmeeker5338 11 ай бұрын

Aug. 2023- Thank you for a great remedy to a horrendous job. Your kit and video worked perfectly and saved me time and money!!! I'm 75 years young and was able to fix this sooo anyone can follow your easy to do instructions and complete this. Super-Product!! TKS -Rich

@easierthisway4431 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@LongtowerNyc 10 ай бұрын

Just finished and this is the most easy and best kit to fit the problem. Such a terrible design by Chrysler and this kit made it waaaaaaaay easier. Whoever designed this kit deserves a medal! Thank you soooo much.

@easierthisway4431 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@MsRajfriend 4 ай бұрын

I bought your part for my daughter recently, and I just want to thank you for the effort you've made to help others. The fix is ingenious, and it was easy to install. Wish you all the best, and God bless you and all your endeavors!

@easierthisway4431 4 ай бұрын

Very kind, thank you.

@miltonmartinez1922 10 ай бұрын

I ordered the kit last year and finally got around to fix the door today. Amazing door is working ! Thanks for this kit ! It was fast and super easy

@easierthisway4431 10 ай бұрын

I have a faucet from 3 years ago I've been meaning to install... right after I get this finished.

@easierthisway4431 5 ай бұрын

And now that faucet is a priority over my gas hot tub heater new project... so it'll finally get done.

@dandaggett4370 3 жыл бұрын

Even if doing this the intended way, this guy does the best job demonstrating where all the clips are when taking off the trim. The visual aids were super helpful!

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! This is intended to fix the power lock faster and easier than taking the whole door apart. At any point in this process the door can be closed and the vehicle driven with the panel off. It can also be done in the rain with the window up.

@easierthisway4431 5 ай бұрын

I've had just feedback out of hundreds that that my x-y for a clip location was off - and he was right. I fixed it and tossed about 50 copies of instructions and printed a new batch. Also updated the wording about wires going into the door. The actuator wires come from the bundle of wires in the track below the door. I print the instructions at bestvaluecopy.com on some really nice paper for about $0.30 each.

@unclejrr 2 жыл бұрын

Bro!!!! That was so simple, thank you!! Just got your kit in the mail and the instructions were so simple !!! Saved me a bunch of time, money and frustration!!!!! Highly recommend!

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Good name too. (Username used to be Jonathan...something)

@tomfrye8250 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Saved big money and time with the kit. Super easy instruction to follow! Did both doors under two hours.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@coreyschuerman886 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This worked great- I was able to get the lock to open, quickly snipped the power to the actuator and then patiently awaited these kits to arrive! Fast shipping and great customer service! So glad I didn’t let a mechanic charge us for this- honestly the hardest part is popping off the door panels, so if you can do that you can do this!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@TheSadhizta 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered my kit! I'm glad I found your video. I really hope this will fix it. Took our 2018 Caravan to the shop and they wanted almost $700 for the part + 3.5 hours of labor cost!!! You sir are a genius!!!

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

@mohammadalmahameed3500 6 ай бұрын

I sent my car to the dealer. They asked for $1800 for the repair, but I was frustrated by that unreasonable amount. I watched this video from this wonderful person. I purchased the part and installed it myself. The process was very easy and the repair was completed. Thank you. You saved us from thieves and fraudsters of the merchant.

@easierthisway4431 5 ай бұрын

Great job!

@krisknobel 7 ай бұрын

Wow this works amazing. The sliding door was jammed shut, was able to get it open by holding the unlock lever and pulling on the door handle at the same time. Was unsure if this would work because the locked seemed to stay jammed. When I got it open and cut the wires the lock mechanism moved freely. Completed the install and everything works like new.

@easierthisway4431 7 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

@markgreen259 2 жыл бұрын

OHFG.....I swapped the actuator out on the passenger door and it took me roughly 3.5 hours because I was taking my time. Dealing with the window rail was a major "Pain In The A$$". I found this video, ordered the parts and I was done in about 45 minutes (because I was taking my time and paying attention to things). This was SOOOO much easier. Thank you for putting this out there. Works like a champ.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Happy you found it!

@rspattison Жыл бұрын

This is FANTASTIC, I did it the old school way and was dreading having to do it a second time ... THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for this hack!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Dylan-he6fj 2 жыл бұрын

This kit was amazing! Thank you!! I saved so much time and the install was very easy. Now my door lock works again. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@angielee1717 3 жыл бұрын

That is so simple compared to pulling the whole door apart. Saved a bunch of time. Thanks! I bought you a beer.

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

Happy it worked for you, and thanks for the beer!

@louvensanisial3900 2 жыл бұрын

All these works that's how you repay him.That dude deserves a lot more than that.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Marvin and Jason both bought me 2 beers. It can be done at more than 1. Just sayin.

@steveluehmann4913 Жыл бұрын

I received your kit last week and just finished installing it a few minutes ago. It was easy to do and went exactly as described in the instructions. What an amazing fix for what would otherwise be a terrible job. Thank you very much.

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks you for the purchase.

@carmelo509az 9 ай бұрын

This saved me sooooo much money!!! Works great after ordering parts and them arriving in a timely manner! Ordered the entire kit for both doors as both were out by the time i looked into fixing this. Actuators are expensive at dealership with labor. My personal mechanic still was going to charge me an arm and a leg for labor cause of gettting to the actuator and replacing. Thank you sir for this fix! AWESOME AWESOME FIX! Dont look anywhere else and waste your valueable time!

@easierthisway4431 9 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@xaviermunoz766 2 жыл бұрын

Fukn GENIUS, I got my kit in the mail this weekend so will be mounting it tomorrow and I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you so much!

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@retiredlogman 8 ай бұрын

Finally put my kit in today and ordered the second one. Hardest part was removing the door panel. Door works great now.

@easierthisway4431 8 ай бұрын

Great to hear.

@frank9919 Жыл бұрын

Thank You So Incredibly Much! The video, the links, the instructions, and making the purchase from eBay were all absolutely Excellent. It saved me so much time, money and aggravation!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@robertleong7468 6 ай бұрын

Found your video and you have restored hope in me! Just ordered the kit, it is a brilliant hack. THANK YOU SIR.

@easierthisway4431 6 ай бұрын

Enjoy!

@TheLuckyone760 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea here and thank you! . I have a 2016 and will do this instead of spending 5+ hours fighting with the door.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@TheLuckyone760 2 жыл бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 works perfect! Very easy install! Now I know why they designed these doors they way they did...to rob us blind! $$$

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes it is. Let's take a part we know fails, because it has been failing for 20 years, and burry it in the door.

@zacharyjones1969 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video and product! Saved so much money and time and was really simple to complete.

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@chadr00 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the video. Adding the link to leave you a few dollars for sharing the idea is perfect.

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it Chad. You are legit contributor #2 after 4980 views from 3900 unique viewers.

@LucasAllen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was a great solution. Saved me $1000.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@ToddASchuh Ай бұрын

Smart guy! I just installed the kit and it works great! Chrysler engineers can eat dust.

@edward.boyd.blessed Жыл бұрын

Let’s just say this guy is the MAN!!!! Thanks boss!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

You bet

@inreallifegamerdraws.8912 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, brother!!! I really appreciate you making this video. Great job!!!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@wikid4948 Жыл бұрын

Whoever put this package together is a genius.. A couple of things that might make it even faster for you. When the directions say to spice the wires going into the door, they mean the ones going to the bottom of the door, not the center of the door. The quick connector in my kit was bad. You might want to have some crimp conecters on hand. Other than that, this is fantastic!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about the connectors, have had a couple noticeably bad ones when I put the wires in one side. Send me a msg in ebay or reply to the godaddy email, I can't find you based on the youtube username.

@junpark2778 Жыл бұрын

It saved my $$$ and time. perfectly works... It took me 2 hours completely replaced .. Thank you so much!!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear. You're welcome!

@jennferrera2318 Жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough! Ordered the kit on e bay, it worked great!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@donaldkohl6332 2 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't Chrysler/Dodge motor Company hire this guy ? !5 minutes with the boughten kit and I was back as good as new. Thanks so much !

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

15 minutes? You win!

@marvinschaap2931 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. So much easier than removing the inner panel and everything else. My actuator usually failed to unlock the latch. It could still be operated manually. I did manage to mount mine without drilling through the panel or the rubber access panel. Though the inner panel doesn't see much water, if any, I still prefer not to put holes in it. There are two empty screw towers that you position the replacement actuator against. These towers are reinforced with molded plastic gussets. I was able to drill the holes I needed through one gusset to the right of the right tower, and through two gussets to the left of the left screw tower. You can then wrap your zip ties around the screw towers. Be careful to wrap them around protrusions on the actuator so they don't slip off. The gusset holes hold the zip ties back near the base of the panel to hold it as securely as your through holes did. Your method works well too, mine just eliminates the need to penetrate the panels. Wish I could post pics to help explain. I really appreciate your idea and taking the time to produce a good video. Will put a tip in the jar.

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

Marvin - Appreciate the tip! That rubber panel must cover up some hole needed for factory install. I can't imagine the two little holes I punch in there do much. I did drive around with the plastic door panels off for about a month before filming this and it was a noise ride, much like a panel van.

@cc4westvee629 6 ай бұрын

I bought the kit on eBay some time ago and just got around to doing it. Yep super easy although it did take a couple hours. The clips can be tricky. I had a couple of plastic panel pry bars and I found it easier to open the door halfway and go in from the side rather than the top on the first two. I also was tripped up on the whole ‘wires going into door’ and then realized where the power was coming from. Lastly, the clip on the panel near where the actuator mounts was interfering with the new actuator. I had to partially remove the panel again and trim that clip body with snips so it would clear. All in all a great fix.

@easierthisway4431 5 ай бұрын

What year van do you have? I've only had that feedback from vans with the rear heated seats.

@tk429 Жыл бұрын

I’m shocked I didn’t think of that. Freaking brilliant.

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. Checking my comments, got your "Freaking brilliant" and "rinky dink" in the same week. It must be an election year.

@craigmarsden6380 2 ай бұрын

I am pretty good with house repairs but get nervous with car or electrical repairs, but I thought I'd give this a try. I was really surprised at how easy each step was. Took me about 90 minutes but I was working slowly to be safe. This is an ingenious repair! If you are not engineer, I think you missed your calling. Couple tips for the less experienced like me: 1. You need to use a lot of force to get the door cover off. But be careful and use a long pry bar with a twisting motion at the clips. My pry bar was not long enough and I broke one clip by not twisting. It was no big deal because of the next tip. 2. For my 2017 Grand Caravan, I removed the clip closest to the new actuator because I thought it might interfere with the mechanism. This worked out perfectly because I used it to replace the broken clip mentioned above. The door holds together very well and does not miss this one clip. Really irritates me that Chrysler does not cover this repair for my van. They have extended their warranty for many cars, including the 2017 model, but not mine because of the manufacture date. GRRRRR. It's obviously the same thing but they are nickel and diming. And if they know they have a problem, why are they charging $700 for an actuator that costs $20 on Amazon? I won't be buying another Dodge. By the way, left you a tip because I think you could charge a lot more for this kit. Thank you!

@easierthisway4431 2 ай бұрын

Good tips Craig! I'm not an engineer by degree but have been doing automation controls engineering for 18 years.

@LongtowerNyc 11 ай бұрын

Totally returning the OEM actuator and doing this… Just ordered off eBay and looking forward to installing.

@easierthisway4431 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jasonmathis849 2 жыл бұрын

I finally installed your eBay kit on my 2011 VW Routan. The buzzing is gone! Maybe you can add the Routan to your description to funnel a few more sales your way? Can't thank you enough for coming up with this, so I bought you a couple beers.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Happy it worked!! Good idea on the VW. It's basically the same vehicle except VW has higher standards for the transmission, and probably many other parts as well.

@anonymousanonymous-bd1be Жыл бұрын

Just purchased two of these kits on ebay seeing that they are almost gone and for when the other sides lock actuator inevitably goes out and I need it. A year and a half ago I purchased a new actuator through 1A Auto and went through the horribly annoying and difficult process of tearing apart the whole door assembly to remove, install and reassemble. The actuator failed yesterday and became jammed in the lock position. I refuse to go through that process ever again. Thank you for this work around solution to a terribly engineered door assembly that should instead have an access panel to the part like pre 2008 models did.

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for buying them.

@Healsoulmindnbody 2 жыл бұрын

I can do it without my husband. Thank you very much. Chrysler says it costs $180 to inspect why door doesn’t open. WTF!!!

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work!

@Givemeareason-on2eu Жыл бұрын

Dodge told me 750$ to fix 😳

@coverowyzespolmuzycznyomeg9782 7 ай бұрын

Super job, I try myself. Thanx.

@frank9919 Жыл бұрын

One thing I would like to add for anyone that might run into the same issue that I did. I have a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT and I'm not positive if it's because the door panel has both a window switch and heated seat switch that seems to make the panel mounts just a little bit different than in the video, but when I put the panel back on the door lock bar wouldn't move at all because it was pressing up against the part with the three screws on it connecting the bar to the lock actuator. I simply removed that clip from the inside of the door panel by cutting it off and I put the panel back on in the same way that the video shows, now no more binding, and removing that panel mount didn't seem to make any difference at all with how the panel is secured. It works perfectly.

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Nice work. I didn't know there were models with heated back seats. Minivan luxury.

@coreyschuerman886 Жыл бұрын

We don’t have heated seats, but running into the same issue- the door panel pin is keeping the 3-Screw connector from traveling to unlock position..

@MinivanMinistry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this! 👍👍👍👍👍

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Dan! Thanks for buying! It will be there Monday.

@civicvtec87 6 ай бұрын

Just bought a kit to fix the annoying buzz on my wife's van! Hope this does the trick!

@easierthisway4431 5 ай бұрын

Better than it failing later.

@Tliwinski 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say, for anyone that is new to doing their own car repair, or is just slow and methodical, this job can easily take a couple hours. For one, those clips can be hard to get to. Luckily, I have a pry bar just like in the video, but you need something relatively long that you can get into tight spaces to twist the clips off. It still took me a long time, and I broke at least one in the process. I think you're supposed to twist towards the direction of the arrows in the video. Second, when wiring, the instructions tell you to cut two wires, then where you made the cut, "Strip the wires going into the door..." This is for wiring in the new actuator. To me this is not worded clearly enough. What is meant is to use the wires that are coming from the car into the door that powers everything in the door. Don't use the wires that go further deeper into the door, as those are now dead after you made the cuts.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Pulling panels off the first time takes some force. Feels like something is going to break but it's the give of the plastic before it pops the clips.

@jammercap02 2 жыл бұрын

Better way of doing it good job really genius thanks

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jasonosborn1109 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Do you have suggestions when both the left sliding door won't lock and the window will not go up and down? Thank you for your time.

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

The window power and the lock status connect to the can bus module on the door. The lock actuator power does not. If the door is locked and the door open is pressed on the remote the display will show 'Unlock Door to Operate'. If it does not the module on the door is probably not powered or connected on the can bus. I'd start with checking the wiring to that module and for damage to the wires in the track of the door.

@jasonosborn1109 3 жыл бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 Thank you! I'll give it a go.

@ketogrannysway 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm new to your channel and this looks tedious my problem is my passenger side door won't open manually or remotely 2008 Town and country will this fix resolve that issue thank you for responding

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

This only deals with the power lock failures on the sliding doors.

@GA-ch7ok 3 жыл бұрын

Will your fix solve this problem? My door would not lock with remote. Lock lever was jammed in unlocked position, but after moving lever to lock position using force it moves freely to lock and unlock. Now when using remote to unlock there is a short buzzing/ grinding noise coming from the actuator. I suppose the sound of actuator gears stripping and will soon fail completely. When it fails I think I should still be able to lock/ unlock and open door manually.

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

If it can move manually the kit will fix it. The power wires to the actuator in the door are cut so the original motor won't run. My theory is it jams when it overtravels but I have yet to open a jammed actuator to see inside.

@cptnibbles 9 ай бұрын

Great idea and very clever, I just wish it would work for my Dodge Caravan. Both lock actuators on both door jammed and unable to be moved. One locked and one unlocked. I found the key to doing the job is to remove the side window, and that allows inserting the panel back in the proper place much easier.

@easierthisway4431 9 ай бұрын

When they jam sometimes they are stuck but usually can get them to move putting a channel locks on the rod and push with some force, hitting lock/unlock to get the gears to move. Once they are free and it works in manual stop using the power lock until disconnected to avoid jamming again.

@nigelliam153 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Did you check out how much current the new actuator draws? I found one that looks similar to yours but it draws 4x the current of the original. would it damage the door control module?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

The door module receives the unlock feedback for the can bus but the power for the actuator does not come from there. I have 2 of these installed and never blew a fuse.

@biggoof30 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan modified for wheelchair accessibility. My driver side sliding door won’t open with the fob or button controls, however if I manually push the lock switch into the unlock position I can open the sliding door. Once I close the door the lock switch returns to the locked position. So will this kit fix this issue or do I have to do the long hard way repair?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

The gears for unlock are probably stripped but work fine to lock. This will fix it.

@stephene.4159 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, worked great!! Dealer wanted $1200 for both doors. Done in 1 1/2 hours for under $100👍🏻 Great work!!! Btw wiring schematic comes with the kit I did not know and purchased it separately. Just for others to know in the future👍🏻

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Happy it worked for you! I refunded your download purchase. Names on ebay come in as the usernames, and unless I cross reference the the shipping labels and downloads I won't notice. Downloads are automatic too and end up in a different bucket since ebay now manages payments outside of paypal.

@andrewmoore1005 3 ай бұрын

So had to replace the window regulator and the lock actuator, window regulator I was able to change out fine. Used your kit for the lock actuator and have it all installed correctly. But I think the metal bar might be off. When I unlock the car, i can’t get it to go far enough to the left to actually unlock the door. Was wondering if you had a tip for it? Gonna keep trying

@easierthisway4431 2 ай бұрын

Loosen up the connector between the actuator rod and lock rod, pull it to the end of travel and make sure the manual lock is the same direction at end of travel. Tighten it back up.

@madaccounting6904 Жыл бұрын

I noticed in the video, you only use the remote to open the door after the part is installed. Does it function normally when you press the button inside the vehicle to open the door as well?

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@5jjt 2 жыл бұрын

How does this bypass work? Does not the long silver lock bar need to be detached from whatever is frozen/broke before the aftermarket actuator can work successfully?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Do not detach the bar. I didn't. If yours is jammed put some force on it with a pliers and hit the lock/unlock buttons to get it freed up. The old actuator motor is disconnected in this fix and shouldn't jam after it has no power to overtravel. It still has a limit switch that tells the car the door is unlocked and to proceed with the auto opening. If it is removed completely the motors won't work, or if wired to show unlocked all the time the motors will attempt to open a locked door and burn out or blow a fuse. There's a lot there to digest. This is moving the actuator motor. I use good motors.

@stuartjackson6270 3 жыл бұрын

This looks like a great time saver. Will the door lock and unlock properly using the buttons on the pillar and up front or just from the remote?

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

These function with the front buttons on the doors as it used to. The van has a counter on the lock/unlock cycles in case a kid or dog is mashing the buttons. It stops responding after about 15 cycles from both the door buttons and the remote to prevent draining the battery, and probably to prevent these actuators from failing within the first 36,000 miles.

@marvinschaap2931 3 жыл бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 I noticed they stopped functioning while I was testing things before doing the repair. Thanks for that comment.

@gcahal1 2 жыл бұрын

What should I do with the existing rod going from the original actuator to the lever? The one you clipped on to. Mine is stuck and will not move at all. It’s stuck in the unlocked position. Watching this video it seems as though I’d have to either cut the rod or somehow disconnect it from the original actuator.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Push lock/unlock on the remote (or front door) and put force on that rod with a pliers or channel lock to get it to free up. The original actuator overtraveled and is jammed. It needs to be freed up or this bypass will not work. Do not cut the rod it's connected to the lock. The old actuator still has a switch inside it that needs to function for the automatic door. It will not try to open the door if it thinks it's locked.

@AdamWalker 2 жыл бұрын

Can you work the lock by hand after the install or does the actuator stop the manual lock/unlock?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will work by hand.

@jacobpitcher5735 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! I have a 2017 Pacifica with the same lock actuator issue. Think your kit would work for me too? I've got videos on the disassembly so that part is covered.

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't been inside the door on a Pacifica yet. Visually it looks like the same failing part but it has a cable assembly, not a rod to grip onto for movement. I also don't know what wires in the harness move it. I'll have to find a Pacifica to tear apart.

@jacobpitcher5735 3 жыл бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 Yikes, okay so maybe the fix here won't work. Darn.

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

No, not yet. It would be different but I'll put it on the list of things to do.

@Travis0317 2 жыл бұрын

My driver door is stuck on lock so this should work, but will it also eliminate the buzzing sound when my passenger door unlocks?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to loosen it up with the panel off by pushing/pulling on the lock rod with a pliers. It will eliminate the buzzing as well.

@livingitup1970 Жыл бұрын

i’m having those issues now can I just bypass something and just have it unlocked all the time? If so what’s the procedure, thanks for any advice much appreciated !!

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Can't disconnect it without unplugging the old one, which is part of the steps included.

@donnablankenship6241 Жыл бұрын

I bought your kit got everything hooked up. Actuator is not working when I unlock and relock at driver door. I have switched wires in the connector it's still not working. Could the actuator that you sent be defective? The window rolls up and down so I'm getting power to the door.

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

The window power comes from the canbus module in the door, locks come through the harness in the track. I've sent you an email with more details on how to troubleshoot it.

@DaveCore33 Ай бұрын

Very nice video. I have a grand caravan 2014 with manual sliding door that opens fine but it won't lock anymore. Will this fix that problem as well?

@easierthisway4431 Ай бұрын

It needs to be able to lock in manual.

@DaveCore33 Ай бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 Ok thank you. It does not, so it must be something else then. Thank you!

@enzodunn2577 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is stuck locked. I got the panel off but that bar wont slide at all. Even with force. Will doing it this way make it move and un jam itself? I cant reach in and unlock the door at all. It's just stuck or jammed in lock position

@easierthisway4431 3 жыл бұрын

Try hitting the lock/unlock button with the force applied. If the actuator motor can move at all it might free up. It needs to move and work manually for this bypass system to work. If you replace the original part the hard way please send it to me, I'd like to open it up.

@junhyungpark4080 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for your great video. I have Grand Caravan 2016. Right passenger sliding door does not lock the door. Door moves well but, only it does not lock the door. Do you think, this kit can solve the problem? If it is, I would like order the kit right away!!

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

If the lock still works manually this will fix it.

@junhyungpark4080 2 жыл бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 Oh. Thank you for your reply. I can closed/open the door. I checked the lock manually. the lock does not work manually. will it be another problem do you think?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

The old one is likely jammed. Push lock/unlock on the remote or door switch and put pressure on the lever. Might need to open it up and push on the rod with a channel locks to get it freed up. Lots of comments in here pertaining to that.

@pjpdjs 10 ай бұрын

That's great thinking outside of the box MacGuyver! Much easier. I don't need it yet but my actuator is buzzing ;-)

@easierthisway4431 10 ай бұрын

Buzzing is the gears grinding. They will strip soon and just stop working or jam.

@yahshua1110 10 ай бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 Ah great!

@johnnyblades5424 11 ай бұрын

my actuator works and lock can be moved manually as well, however using the actuator the lock doesn't quite unlock all the way. It moves it most of the way, but not enough. i have to manually give it a little push to complete the unlock. any suggestions on a fix that doesn't involve replacing the actuator?

@easierthisway4431 11 ай бұрын

Get one of these. Your internal gears are worn out. I would suspect it buzzes and grinds.

@gloriafleming8179 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, but I can't get my driver side sliding door open.on the dashboard. It says unlock door still won't work what can I do to get it open.thanks

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

The lock needs to move in manual for this to work. Open up the door and push/pull on the rod at the same time push the lock/unlock buttons to get it to free up. If it moves this fix will work, but if you hit lock/unlock and it jams you'll have to free it up again before doing the fix.

@bumpside6772 Жыл бұрын

I assume the button on the post still works after the change over? My 2017 makes a nasty noise when I unlock or open the door. It unlocks and opens but if it's locked that noise happens every time

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Yes the post button still works. The gears are grinding and sometimes get stuck. This will fix it.

@JoeUglyFatMama 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 Grand Caravan with the driver's side sliding door that will not unlock. After trying several times, I was able to get the door to unlock manually from the inside last night and then open and close the door a couple times. When I went to do it again this morning, it was locked up tight and I was not able to physically push the lock enough from the inside to get it to unlock. Luckily it is extremely rare that somebody sits behind me in the middle seat, but if someone were there and we were in an accident, they would have to bail out of the passenger side. A huge safety issue. At 43,000 Miles I am probably out of warranty but I will be calling the dealership Monday to see if there is a recall or service bulletin out for this since it seems to be common enough.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Push the unlock button at the same time put some pressure on the lever, or works better to open the door up to get to the rod linkage and put a pliers or vice grip on it and push/pull to get it freed. Not surprised at 43k miles. About 10% of the ones I buy new jam... but I test them and don't ship it.

@junpark2778 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. My dodge Caravan door is stuck close. I think, it is actuator problem. Do you think, this kit can fix the problem? thank you in advance!!

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

You can put more force on the manual lever than this kit can, so if the manual lock is stuck you'll need to get it freed up and moving before this kit will help. Open up the door and put some force on the rod while pushing lock/unlock. Lots of comments relating to this are in here.

@charlesfinnegan7930 Жыл бұрын

Does this fix actually disconnect the old bad actuator from the wiring? and you just leave the old lock actuator buried in the door? I am asking because my driver side actuator still locks and unlocks the door however it makes the crazy loud buzzing noise sometimes when locking/unlocking and when you hit the mph speed where it auto locks. Its really annoying.

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Yes it disconnects the old one so it stops running and jamming. Buzzing is from the gears wearing out and skipping teeth. It'll jam soon.

@onlyajeep97 2 жыл бұрын

woah I did this to my jeep cherokee way back in 2006 with a similar kit. i did all 4 doors easy peeasy lol

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

I did the back door on my 2001 Grand Cherokee. Probably should have made a video for that too.

@pinnacleevreview629 2 жыл бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 you really never know. It could be just the thing, someone is looking for 👍🏼 thank you for putting all this together.

@jamesfang3219 Жыл бұрын

Hey I see your still replying to comments. I have a 2012 dodge caravan with no automatic doors. It’s jammed open right now. Will this method work if I can free up the existing rod? If not, can I straight up disconnect the old one since it’s it’s not automatic?

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

If you have power door locks yes. Put some force on the rod and hit the lock/unlock button, might get loose. Yes you can disconnect it and it'll be fully manual and not jam... but you need to get it loose first.

@deor650 2 жыл бұрын

Would this work if my door is stuck closed ? it won’t even open using the handles Thank you

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

The door lock needs to move manually, or be freed up from a jam. If your door is stuck shut you have other problems to solve first.

@floatz76 2 жыл бұрын

My door locks still work but make a loud buzz when locking/unlocking. Will this fix that too?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. This fix will disconnect that motor. They buzz before they fail.

@TheGreatTed 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I ended up drilling two small holes through the plastic posts that are next to where the actuator is being placed. Then I used safety wire instead of zip ties. The actuator body sn't moving at all, very solid. I'm sending you a beer! I wish youtube would stop being dumb and allow private messages and us to post pictures. What is the lifespan of these new actuators? Hopefully better than the original door lock actuator.

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

From what I've read they should last 100,000 cycles. So if you lock and unlock your car (counting that as 2) 10 times a day this should last 13.7 years. Based on how they are constructed I really doubt it'll go that far but at least they are in an easy location to replace. You can submit pictures on the messages in ebay, or reply to this with your email. I have to approve comments for them to show up.

@jefffairfield4563 2 жыл бұрын

The ebay link isn’t working for me, would love to buy the kit for my caravan. Any advice or other links?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! Ebay changed some website sorting standards and the link changed. Updated.

@Immaculately.vibing 8 ай бұрын

I noticed this was a Chrysler town and country, would it be the same process for a 2012 dodge grand caravan?

@easierthisway4431 8 ай бұрын

Yes.

@yngsol Жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 grand caravan that sliding doors make no noise anymore and they are locked forever I can move the tab to unlock and lock but nothing happens now will this kit work for me?????

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

You can open the door up to see why the lock is moving without unlocking, might be the rod is disconnected. The manual lock needs to function in order for this kit to work. If you have a 2016 with < 150k miles it is part of the recall.

@NuVisionvideo 2 жыл бұрын

I went to ebay, just wondering when more would be available?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

Monday. Ebay has been updated with 5 "processing days" so I can mail them Monday.

@rorotkt16 6 ай бұрын

My rear right sliding door open & close with the key fob however it close and open from inside as well but does not lock or unlock. Does this kit still work with it? Thx in advance

@easierthisway4431 5 ай бұрын

If the manual lock still works this will fix it.

@claytonbing16 Ай бұрын

Mine has the actuator seized in the locked position. Would you think it okay to install this and just use bolt cutters to snip the bar connected to the failed actuator just past the connection point of the new actuator?

@easierthisway4431 Ай бұрын

No. You'd be disconnecting the lock leaving it in whatever position it is now.

@nigelliam153 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I see you don't ship to asia. are you sble to tell me the part number for the actuator so I can see if I can purchase the hardware here before buying the pdf?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think there were that many Dodge minivans in Asia.

@RobGoldstein Жыл бұрын

2 questions. 1. does the door open automatically when you unlock the door? 2. does the button in the van not work anymore?

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

I'll try to answer your questions, maybe they're not the answers you're looking for. 1. No. It opens as part of the sliding door opening sequence from 3 different sources. Unlocking doesn't open the door, opening the door (remote or inside buttons) unlocks the door. 2. We don't touch the buttons, just the actuator. My buttons never failed, just the actuator. The buttons by the sliding door can be disabled from the front to keep kids from opening with their feet. Hope that helps.

@juanjaramillo8518 8 ай бұрын

Hello, Thanks for your video. Why my Van is a 2017 model and it's not cover for the recall. I request my VIN number and always say "No Recalls". My Van has only 42.600 miles.

@easierthisway4431 8 ай бұрын

That's not cool. Miles and door lock uses are not related, not sure how they came up with a 150,000 number where they don't have to fix it, or a certain part of the year they 'fixed' their issue we all have.

@timrollins1015 2 жыл бұрын

Does the button in the van work to open the door

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

It should work now if the door is unlocked. It shows up on the dashboard if it's locked. This fix will make the lock work, so yes it should make the sliding door buttons work.

@stephene.4159 2 жыл бұрын

Is the wiring schematic good for a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan ?

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

The only feedback I've received that wasn't right is a UK model that has extra child lock safety sensors. So yes they haven't changed it for 13 years.

@stephene.4159 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍

@en5788 10 ай бұрын

So you leave the old part in place? And it doesn't prevent the new part from working?

@easierthisway4431 10 ай бұрын

Yes. The old part has the limit switch that still works to tell the door it is unlocked and can run the power sliding door.

@samirpatel9460 Жыл бұрын

It is possible to do from manual door open to automatic open conversation

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

No. Factory installed components, harnesses, 2 motors, sensors. Not an aftermarket path forward.

@ladybugmom10 Жыл бұрын

Will the kit work on a 2013 grand caravan?

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@kennethnorman7637 8 ай бұрын

If you do this to your van, can you still manually lock and unlock the door?

@easierthisway4431 8 ай бұрын

Yes.

@619elephant9 2 жыл бұрын

What if my sliding door is stuck and won't open? Mine just happened two days ago. It's also stuck in the lock position inside .

@easierthisway4431 2 жыл бұрын

@619elephant9 2 жыл бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 getting your kit soon.

@ejustin37 Ай бұрын

what happens if the lock button doesn't move will this sill work i would realy like to know.

@easierthisway4431 Ай бұрын

The lock lever needs to be able to move manually. Open up, put some force on the rod, push lock/unlock.

@ejustin37 Ай бұрын

@@easierthisway4431 ok I'l try that. Thanks

@davidclarke427 Жыл бұрын

My passengers rear door opens and closes but it wont lock and the lever inside doesn’t move its stuck, will this fix it?

@easierthisway4431 Жыл бұрын

Open up the door and put some force on the rod in the lock direction and hit the lock/unlock button on the remote or front door to free it up. Put some force on it. If it unjams and works manually this will fix it, but it has to move first.

@melaniezemek6444 6 ай бұрын

Does anyone have a link to a video to get the panel off if the door won't open at all? My lock won't disengage even manually.

@easierthisway4431 5 ай бұрын

Pretty sure the door doesn't need to be open to get the panel off. Start at the rear corner and pull it up away from the window, then go in through the top to get pry the clips. If you get the top pulled out a little ways the manual lock linkage bar can be grabbed with a pliers, put some force on it while hitting lock/unlock to get the old actuator to release. The actuator gears overtravel when they are ground down and jam.