Venture Van Rear Door Lock Fix

Video of a common problem that causes door locks to not function properly on chevy pontiac and oldsmobile minivans.

Venture van rear door lock fix.

Feb 11 2018 2000 chevrolet venture. The door would close and then open approximately a half an inch. Then use a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol to clean the circuit board where the back of the buttons contact the board. The trim does pop out but you will not be able to take the bottom off but you can take the top off and go from the top.

The contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the rear sliding door failed and would not close completely. The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet venture. There are several splice joints in this area that affect multiple systems including power door locks power windows and interior lights. A few clips a new piece of wire and some heat shrink and this one is done.

What you will need to do is climb in take the trim off and manual unlock the gate then open in. In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. I replaced the actuator but the same thing happens. The trim does pop off.

The dealer discovered that there was a recall on the sliding door and they repaired the vehicle accordingly. Diy bri shows you how to repair a door lock actuator without a complete replacement. If it will open with all buttons except for the button on the door test that button before testing the motor. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.

Having trouble with the rear hatch actuator. Free car repair videos. Ok it is likely that the door lock actuator part in the rear hatch has failed. If it will not open normally with any button check the fuse first.

A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door. Begin by checking the door for normal electrical operation with either the remote or the buttons on the sliding door. The hatch will lock but won t unlock. This low cost method works great and can be done on many cars.