How to get my van sliding doors to work in the cold


Lily pad , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 03:15:25 AM

l have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan with the electric sliding side doors. 
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They work great in warm weather but have started not opening on their own 
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in cold weather. Is there a certain spray, ol, etc that can be used to 
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help during the cold?
 
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Tweety , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 01:43:35 AM

I would try WD40. If that didn't work; I'd call the dealer.  
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There may be something wrong that is causing the problem.  
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Is there anything in your owner is manuel about that?  
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BLUSHEZ , Monday, 16th of August 2010 06:35:57 PM

possibly graphite...or just the spray that you can buy for  
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frozen locks (key). if the door itself is frozen too much for the elec.  
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motor to force it open.  
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if it is too cold, could be a low battery,  
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or too cold for the motor to work at all..not sure but to keep battery  
charged and dont let water and snow near the door conections.  
 
 
 
 
 



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