The passenger side rear sliding door on my van is noticably harder to shut fully than the driver side door. I assume because it gets used more, does anybody know if there is anyway I can improve this? It seems that the only way to close it fully lately is to put one hand on the outside near the rear and shove in hard when sliding. Tried every type of lubricant known to man with no results.

 

Depends on the year, it could be rolling bearings that need lube or the tracks need to be clean. On the newer vans there is belt that looks like chain links with or without wires. There are adjustments on all sliding doors. Is the door hitting the B-pillar or no gap between the front and sliding door?

 

Sorry should have mentioned its a 2005 and door hits the B-pillar.

 

I have the same problem with my rear pass door - it takes two hands to close properly, and the power lock doesn't function anymore, either. it's a 2007 GrCaravan. Is this something I can fix with little mechanical experience, or should I take it to a pro?

Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!

 

Power sliding doors, may have a stored code for either a actuator or the track assy. I would guess you maybe having problem with the track assy.

 

I may not have been clear. It is not a power slider. The power locks are not functioning, and the door does not close easily. Does this change your assessment?

Thanks.

 

It changes a little. If all the door locks are not working, then you need to have the TSB for a flash for the door locks. If it just one door thats not locking/unlocking then more than likely a actuator. But still look at the lower track on the rear door. or you may need an adjustment at the stiker or latch assy.