Anyone know how to adjust the power sliding door on a grand caravan sxt 2008? Mine has an awful creak /rattle whenever you hit bumps or accelerate or hit the brake hard, its on the driver side and is driving me nuts. Warranty was over 4000 miles ago Dealer won't help.
Thanks

 

Are you sure it's from the sliding door? Whenever I get that complaint, it's usually the front door latch causing the noise. Try cracking the door open next time it makes the noise and see if it goes away.

 

Tizz1
If it turns out to be the front door latch how can i fix it from making the noise .

 

I replace them. I don't know if just removing it and reinstalling would help. You can grab the latch assembly and feel it vibrate when the noise happens almost like it's twisting on the door skin or something. It does go away when I replace the latch so that's as far as I went with it.

 

Just to be sure before i do it . Are we talking about the door latch thats inside the door or the part on the body of the van that the door latches on to when it closes?

Thank you for suggestion . You are the only person that even offered any help to me on this.
Have you seen this on the newer van 2008 through 2010 models? Mine rattles every where but this one is right by the drivers side and dives me nuts. I am willing to try anything.

Thanks again For your help.

 

Noises are a tough deal when you can hear them, hard to fix over the internet flying blind. But I have heard what I think you are talking about. It is the latch that is inside the door. When you take the door panel off, everything in the door is mounted to a door plate. So weather the latch is making noise with the outer door skin or with where it mounts to the door plate, I'm not sure.

 

looks something like this

 

Here is a TSB, I don't know if this the problem you are having?


SUBJECT:
Sliding Door Lower Hinge Assembly Grinding Noise
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing and replacing power sliding door lower hinge assembly.
MODELS:
2008-2009 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Voyager
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with power sliding doors (sales
code JRA and JRB) built before February 02, 2009 (MDH 0202XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience a grinding sound when opening and closing the sliding
door.
DIAGNOSIS:
Open and close the sliding door multiple times. Assure there are no obstructions in the
track and listen for a grinding sound originating from the lower track of the door.
If the above symptom/condition is experienced or can be verified, perform the Repair
Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) 05020920AC Assembly, Right Lower Hinge
AR (1) 05020921AC Assembly, Left Lower Hinge
NUMBER: 23-016-09
GROUP: Body
DATE: May 19, 2009
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove interior sliding door grab handle. Refer to the detailed removal and installation
procedures available in DealerConnect> TechCONNECT under: Service info> Body>
Bezel, Interior Door Handle> Removal.
NOTE: Partially remove the door panel enough to gain access to all the lower hinge
assembly bolts. Do not remove the panel completely.
2. Remove lower hinge assembly. Refer to the detailed removal and installation
procedures available in DealerConnect> TechCONNECT under: Service info> Body>
Doors - Sliding> Hinge, Lower> Removal.
3. Install new lower hinge. Refer to the detailed removal and installation procedures
available in DealerConnect> TechCONNECT under: Service info> Body> Doors -
Sliding> Hinge, Lower> Installation.
4. Install interior trim panel by pressing it back into place.
5. Install interior sliding door grab handle. Refer to the detailed removal and installation
procedures available in DealerConnect> TechCONNECT under: Service info> Body>
Bezel, Interior Door Handle> Installation.

 

Nice information!
I want to know how to take that sliding door panel off to tighten the door handle. I have taken panels off on other vehicles but can never get them back on 100% properly. I can be emailed I think as well.