1999 Dodge Caravan Rear Door Problem
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09-06-2010, 12:03 AM
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1999 Dodge Caravan Rear Door Problem
Hi there all, i am proud to be a part of this website.
Anyways, i just bought a 1999 Dodge Caravan yesterday.
Was a pig sty, cleaned everything like new, installed new carpet. Now looks awesome. Few problems:
Rear door doesn't lock at all. I could insert the key in, but it won't turn at all.
I opened the door panel and sprayed WD40 on the lock and it still won't move with the key. I gave up, so now i tinkered a bit with the sliding mechanism... it won't have enough power to extend full as it is connected to the door handle and the actual Lock itself which won't turn at all. So i guess after some time when that lock jammed, the locking mechanism became weaker after being resisted for so much. So i can only use the rear door handle to open the door when closed. So no locking at all. Please help, is there a way of getting a new lock for it? How do i access everything from within that small square hole when everything is rivetted in? Thank you.
2nd problem:
No release handle to open the hood. All i can see is a hole, probably the guy ripped the handle out. What do i do? Could i get a DIY handle from a store and install it? I live in Canada.
3rd Problem:
Spare tire, will not release from the white plastic thingy underneath even though the wire rope is released when loosened from the top. Jammed?
Thank you for reading, hope you guys can help me out. Other than that, i think this van is pretty kool. Took the middle seats out and left them in the garage. So i only use the front 2 seats and the last seats at the back leaving the middle open. Feels so roomy and i can put my legs up. **** mobile!
Regards.
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Anyways, i just bought a 1999 Dodge Caravan yesterday.
Was a pig sty, cleaned everything like new, installed new carpet. Now looks awesome. Few problems:
Rear door doesn't lock at all. I could insert the key in, but it won't turn at all.
I opened the door panel and sprayed WD40 on the lock and it still won't move with the key. I gave up, so now i tinkered a bit with the sliding mechanism... it won't have enough power to extend full as it is connected to the door handle and the actual Lock itself which won't turn at all. So i guess after some time when that lock jammed, the locking mechanism became weaker after being resisted for so much. So i can only use the rear door handle to open the door when closed. So no locking at all. Please help, is there a way of getting a new lock for it? How do i access everything from within that small square hole when everything is rivetted in? Thank you.
2nd problem:
No release handle to open the hood. All i can see is a hole, probably the guy ripped the handle out. What do i do? Could i get a DIY handle from a store and install it? I live in Canada.
3rd Problem:
Spare tire, will not release from the white plastic thingy underneath even though the wire rope is released when loosened from the top. Jammed?
Thank you for reading, hope you guys can help me out. Other than that, i think this van is pretty kool. Took the middle seats out and left them in the garage. So i only use the front 2 seats and the last seats at the back leaving the middle open. Feels so roomy and i can put my legs up. **** mobile!
Regards.
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09-06-2010, 12:26 AM
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The spare tire wench may need to be replaced. The release handle and cable may also need to be replaced too. The rear door,i'm guessing the liftgate? There could be a problem with latch assy or the lock actuator.All of these you can get from either the dealer or wrecking yard.
The spare tire wench may need to be replaced. The release handle and cable may also need to be replaced too. The rear door,i'm guessing the liftgate? There could be a problem with latch assy or the lock actuator.All of these you can get from either the dealer or wrecking yard.
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