Driver SPower Sliding Door Must be Opened by Hand

[Chalky]

Originally Posted by Chalky

Thanks. It was the gas filler door.

Really appreciate the help and feedback.

Problem turned out to be the gascap cover. Door was out of alignment. Gas door cover evidently has a switch that keeps the door from opening when refueling. (Makes Sense)

[sodadude]

Originally Posted by lewisnc100

Mine never have needed it, I've just used a clean cloth.

On a side note, where is the switch for the hatchback located to shut off the interior lights?

[sodadude]

Originally Posted by sodadude

On a side note, where is the switch for the hatchback located to shut off the interior lights?

Can someone please answer the above question?

[sodadude]

Originally Posted by lewisnc100

Here's the list of possible causes, some you can eliminate since one door is working fine. Simple things first, have you checked the overhead console on/off switch? The fuel filler door circuit also jumps out since your passenger side door is working.

1 - Battery at low state of charge

This advice recently helped me as I was having the same problem with the drivers side passenger door not opening.

Has worked everytime since replacing the battery.

Thanks man.

[Mac2002]

They are located at each lower corner (when the door is closed) One of mine was frozen and kept setting off the 'door ajar' message and turning on the interior lights. If I remember right, you take off the panel from inside the door to get to them. I think I had to actually break them apart by twisting, cleaned out the switch and detent, then twisted them back together and sealed them with RTV.

Originally Posted by sodadude

Can someone please answer the above question?

[sodadude]

Originally Posted by Mac2002

They are located at each lower corner (when the door is closed) One of mine was frozen and kept setting off the 'door ajar' message and turning on the interior lights. If I remember right, you take off the panel from inside the door to get to them. I think I had to actually break them apart by twisting, cleaned out the switch and detent, then twisted them back together and sealed them with RTV.

Thank You. Mac2002.