Power sliding door - dead - '98 Ven

[pokerman11]

I have a '98 venture. The wife tells me she heard an awfull noise and then the PSD stopped working.

I can open and close it manualy just fine. I see that the cables are still attached to the motor, and have checked the fuses.

If feels like it needs reset or has blown a fuse. My fuse is fine (I swapped it for a new one) and I think this is how you reset.

Turn off the PSD switch, Remove the Fuse(wait 30 sec) reinstall the fuse, open/close the door, turn on the PSD switch - go.

My PSD motor does not make any noise or try to work at all.

Any other suggestions? I was at a dealer (for the door recall) and he told me $1200 if the motor is bad, he would not look at it.

[cdru]

Originally Posted by pokerman11

Turn off the PSD switch, Remove the Fuse(wait 30 sec) reinstall the fuse, open/close the door, turn on the PSD switch - go.

Incorrect reprogramming procedure. It may not solve your problem, but the correct process is:

Open door completely
lock out PSD via switch
remove fuse
wait 30 seconds
reinstall fuse
wait 10 seconds
close door via any of the 3 buttons.
open door
repete last two steps to verify proper door function

You can also enter the diagnostic mode by pressing and holding the open button and toggling the lock out switch 10 times. Count the number of buzzes. They will be grouped in to two sets seperated by a short pause, followed by a long pause then repeating.

[pokerman11]

thanks cdru,

The reset did not work for me.

However the diagnostic mode did, in fact I think taking it into diagnostic mode and out does a reset itself and is easier to remember how to do it.

For me in diagnostic mode, I was getting 2-2 beeps. I could not find on the net a code book.

Anyway, after resetting the door seems to work just fine now.

tks

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[cdru]

I beleive a 22 is motion sensor problem. I'd have double check in my shop manual, but that was the same one I get when my door decides to go on vacation. Bascially the mechanism that the door uses to sense when a door is pushed or pulled has gotten confused. As a safety percaution, it disables the door so that someone is not injured. Reading the codes and exiting the procedure resets that code.

[dj1111]

Haven't visited this forum in a while. Considering I own a Venture van, it's quite miraculous. Anyway I was ready to open up my power side door (inside panels) and/or take it to a repair shop when I read this thread. And thought, "could it be that easy?" I tried the reset and still no power door. I then did the diagnostic thing and got 2 codes. A 1-3 and a 2-3. Not sure what they mean. Then I didn't know how to get out of the diagnostic mode. After pushing the buttons in several different sequences I finally got the beeping to stop. Then to my surprise the door worked fine. This was a very worth while visit to the forum. Thanks a lot "cdru".

[dj1111]

This may be the reason the reinitialization didn't work for several of us. The procedure I have...

1. Make sure the ignition key is in the locked position and the sliding door is fully closed and unlocked.
2. Switch the sliding door lockout switch to off.
3. Remove the RADIO fuse from the under hood fuse panel. Wait 30 seconds then reinstall the fuse.
4.Wait 10 seconds then switch the lockout switch on and open the door with the open/close switch.
5. Wait 5 seconds then close the door with the open/close switch.
6. Cycle the door open and closed two more times allowing 5 seconds delay between each operation.
7. Last, open the door and check to see if it is fully open. Close the door again then test all the switches inside and out as well as the manual latches for proper functioning.

I didn't test this procedure seeing as my door is currently working fine.

[dj1111]

Originally Posted by dj1111

I didn't test this procedure seeing as my door is currently working fine.

Well I had a chance to test the procedure I posted above. The door stopped working again about 3 days after running the diagnostics. After doing the reinitialization it's worked fine now for 2 weeks.

[cdru]

Originally Posted by dj1111

This may be the reason the reinitialization didn't work for several of us. The procedure I have...

1. Make sure the ignition key is in the locked position and the sliding door is fully closed and unlocked.
2. Switch the sliding door lockout switch to off.
3. Remove the RADIO fuse from the under hood fuse panel. Wait 30 seconds then reinstall the fuse.
4.Wait 10 seconds then switch the lockout switch on and open the door with the open/close switch.
5. Wait 5 seconds then close the door with the open/close switch.
6. Cycle the door open and closed two more times allowing 5 seconds delay between each operation.
7. Last, open the door and check to see if it is fully open. Close the door again then test all the switches inside and out as well as the manual latches for proper functioning.

The procedure you gave I beleive is the one listed in the Haynes manual. It has worked for me as well. The one that I gave was the "official" procedure in the 97 U-body shop manual. Having to chose between the two, I always side with the official manual when there is a difference between the two. I've been burned a few times where the generic instructions covering a wide range of years in the Haynes manual is incorrect.

[nutz_n_bolts]

Originally Posted by dj1111

This may be the reason the reinitialization didn't work for several of us. The procedure I have...

1. Make sure the ignition key is in the locked position and the sliding door is fully closed and unlocked.
2. Switch the sliding door lockout switch to off.
3. Remove the RADIO fuse from the under hood fuse panel. Wait 30 seconds then reinstall the fuse.
4.Wait 10 seconds then switch the lockout switch on and open the door with the open/close switch.
5. Wait 5 seconds then close the door with the open/close switch.
6. Cycle the door open and closed two more times allowing 5 seconds delay between each operation.
7. Last, open the door and check to see if it is fully open. Close the door again then test all the switches inside and out as well as the manual latches for proper functioning.

I didn't test this procedure seeing as my door is currently working fine.

Hello, I just wanted to say "Thank you!" I have a '99 Venture and the PSD stopped working about a month ago. I have been going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong. Everything looked fine, but nothing worked. I have a manual for it, but it has nothing about the PSD. So I found your discussion here and gave the reset a try. Worked so well that it actually startled me when the door opened. Pull the radio fuse, go figure. Anyway, thanks guys!

[adparkerjr]

Originally Posted by dj1111

This may be the reason the reinitialization didn't work for several of us. The procedure I have...

1. Make sure the ignition key is in the locked position and the sliding door is fully closed and unlocked.
2. Switch the sliding door lockout switch to off.
3. Remove the RADIO fuse from the under hood fuse panel. Wait 30 seconds then reinstall the fuse.
4.Wait 10 seconds then switch the lockout switch on and open the door with the open/close switch.
5. Wait 5 seconds then close the door with the open/close switch.
6. Cycle the door open and closed two more times allowing 5 seconds delay between each operation.
7. Last, open the door and check to see if it is fully open. Close the door again then test all the switches inside and out as well as the manual latches for proper functioning.

I didn't test this procedure seeing as my door is currently working fine.

I tried this procedure and the two previous and still wasn't able to get my door to function. When I press the open button on the console, I just hear a click. When I tried the diagnostics reset I received no beeps. Any help. Thanks.

[cdru]

Originally Posted by adparkerjr

I tried this procedure and the two previous and still wasn't able to get my door to function. When I press the open button on the console, I just hear a click. When I tried the diagnostics reset I received no beeps. Any help. Thanks.

Here is the section of the service manual relating to the PSD, including the diagnosis, operation, and troubleshooting procedures.

[98VentureOwner]

I'm an original owner of my 98 Venture. Power Door has gone out twice. First time it 'magically' started working again. THIS time, I found this forum. Reset as instructed and it works! The Chevrolet service folks don't seem to know this.
Thanks sooooo much.

[Tech II]

Of course the "Chevy" service folks know the procedure......you don't think think they are going to tell you the fix for nothing, do you?

There are two things that usually fix a door.....the "reinitialization" procedure, or cleaning the contacts between the door and the "B" pillar......if neither one works, then it starts to get pricey....