Passenger Power Sliding Door Knocking Noise

[kidfam]

I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette and when it opens or closes it makes a knocking noise. Has anyone experienced this problem and what is the fix?

[kidfam]

Well the door has quit working all together. All I get now when I use the remote, door switch or overhead console switch is clicking behind the rear passenger side panel. I have tried all seset methods, battery, fuse pulling etc and still nothing. Heck it doesn't even buzz anymore if left open and put in gear. Note: I even cleaned all contacts with electrical cleaner but still nothing. Anyone has any clues now what to do?

[roadrunner2]

You may need to remove the right rear panel and replace the module.

While you have the access, check all moving components and cable for binding or other obstruction.

[merc81]

Take a close look at the cables that run from the door motor to the front and back of the door. These are plastic coated steel wires that pull the door open & closed. I've seen the coating get nicked/worn and begin stripping off the cable. When that happens, it gets fouled up in the motor winder and stops the motor from running.

[kidfam]

Funny thing about this is that over the weekend I was going to pull the panel off. I removed the seat belt cover tugged on the wiring a little to see where they went but didn't get the rest of the panel pulled off as I had to go somewhere. Low and behold I tried the door and it is working again. Stupid van. I put the panels back on and left it. Why bother to do all that work if I don't have too.