How to get my door locks working! TRY THIS FIRST! (EP 216) Why don't doors unlock? Grand Caravan VW
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Yes, good stuff my friend.
This absolutely works , guys. I followed the directions and my locks all work great again. 2019 Ram.
Hope it keeps working. Sometimes the computers get mixed up and need a reboot. Holding the two cable together drains the capacitors completely.
Gotcha...Thanks again.@@unclemarksdiyauto
@unclemarksdiyauto I tried this on my 2013 dodge Grand Canyon and my slide door still doesn’t work. Only manual any other advice?
I tried it without the jumper cable but just put my key in the ignition to start it to discharge the battery and it worked. At first it didn't seem to work but after a few minutes of trying to lock the door it did work. I have a Kia Rio 2012 and it finally works. Thank You. Took 10 minutes.
Nice it worked, Sue!
Thank you! Worked for my 2009 KIA Sedona! Driver door could operate own window, but no automatic door locks, other door windows, or the fuel release would work. Tried replacing the driver door module (DDM) fuse with the specified 30A cartridge...didn't work. I simply did what you said, except I was impatient...I disconnected the negative wire, waited 30 seconds, and then immediately reattached. That did the trick! Many, many thanks from my wife, who drives the van!!!
Nice! Take care & thanks for letting us know this worked for you.
Wow this is incredible! THANKS SO MUCH!
Your welcome Shirley. Most window issue are broken wires in the door where the wires enter the door from the van body. (They are always bending there) Check that first before you order parts.
@@unclemarksdiyauto okay, thanks again! 😊
Thanks Mark! I learned something on this video. Also going to order some of the DeOxIt
That Deoxit is good for cleaning greenies on connectors etc. Also suppose to help make better connection too. Good thing you mentioned it because I said I would put a link in the description & I forgot! Lol. Will try to find some & list it.
Great info. This might be associated with the auto lock fearure, locks at a preset speed. At least they gave us an actual metal key to open the door, lol.
The metal key can be very valuable Donnie! At least we can get in if something happens! A completely dead vehicle battery would also be why a real door key is valuable. At least you could enter the vehicle & pop the hood to access the battery!
Thank you, it helped me right away. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. I appreciate your knowledge in this video. ❤👍
Wow, that is nice! Glad to help.
This is a temporary fix on my 2003 caravan, it comes back fairly quickly. Anybody understand what triggers the problem in the first place?
@@fredf1794 Ah too bad it was a temporary fix. Lots of computers running everything. Something is not happy. Mine got bad enough I had to replace the TIPM. My problem was just the drivers side front and back not unlocking. They would lock though. Traced it back to the TIPM. (Basically a non replaceable relay was shot)
Very helpful 😃
Thanks Erica! Usually the very first thing that a shop checks are for broken wires where the door hinges are. I need to do a video showing how to pull back the rubber boot covering them and show how to check. They either have to be joined back together by soldering them, or by replacing the wiring harness as eventually all those wires break from flexing.
what the heck !? worked like a charm. 2003 VW Jetta
Wow! Worked on a Jetta! Sweet! Nice to hear.
Thank you
Hope it gave you a idea to try. It has worked for a few people. (Just depends on the issue)
This fix worked for my 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 too! I was at wit's end and waiting for an appointment 3-4 weeks out at the Dodge garage. 20 minutes and voila! So far, so good. Thanks a ton Mark.😃
So glad to hear this, Mic. You never know what tips can help. Good to know it worked on a truck as well. I think they all use a similar TIPM setup.
So you just took off the 2 terminals and connecting them together and it works sir? I do have the same problem with my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Aloha Uncle! My 2008 Grand Caravan keeps unlocking itself even when my key fob is nowhere near it. Got any ideas?
It took a moment to kick in but it did work. Thank you 🙏
@@minhhoangnguyen3694 That is what I did, yes. Should really have them held together for at least 30 minutes.
Tried this last night, did not work. Was hoping for different approach to the fix.
Glad it worked out for ya!
Hi Splash, do all of them not work, or just one side of the vehicle? Besides where the door and the body wires bend every opening, another issue can be causing it.
Awsome Videos I learned a lot about my Town &Country Van, Did you ever make a video of repairing EGR valve?
Just the removal & replacement Bruce. I think you would need the $1200 bi-directional scan tool to activate and move it open & closed to spray gunk remover in it. I have the tool, I just need to get time to look at it. Video to come, but probably not for a few months.
My 2019 Ram just started doing this the other day. I'm gonna try this and let you know how it goes. Thanks.
Let us know. This resets the computer. Spoiler alert, our issue ended up being the TIPM. (typical dodge problem area) Anyways, all the best. Let us know if it worked!
It ABSOLUTELY WORKED !...Thank you , brother. I followed your directions and it is back up and running perfectly. Much appreciated !@@unclemarksdiyauto
Hope it keeps working. Mine ended up being the TIPM. Locks finally stopped unlocking on one side of the van.
Nice tip! I gave it a shot and it worked. Do you have any videos on how to change out the brake pads on a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi.
Not yet I don't, but I am starting a Ram 1500 playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLgeVnQRQkbzB05liTehsA-CGLD0dkDtXg.html
I'M going to remove the LOCK MOTOR fuse # M 38 on my vehicle.
Which should " completely leave the locking unit , without power
and replace it 10 minutes later, : Which will FORCE the computer to do a toltal RE-SET , upon returning power to it ...
I'm not removing battery cable's. No way . To much work .
But thanks the reset is a beautiful idea 💡.
Ho ya Humm it worked !
That will not reset the computer. it will just disable the power from the computer to the switch and motor. (no reset will happen) Also the attaching both battery cables together will drain the computer capacitors completely. If you idea works, it may be a motor issue. Keep us in the loop as to if things are still working in a few weeks/months. Thanks Andrew.
Good info !! I have a 2010 Dodge Ram Caravan with crazy electrical probs....with doors and Windows....they operate on their own. One door lost power completely.
The windows will occasionally go down on their own ( usually with the engine OFF ) ....and nothing worse than to discover your windows down ...not good.
Thanks for the vid !! Plan to try this !!
We had a problem with the remote falling apart inside and doing similar issues. If you have 2 remotes, maybe take battery out of the one you usually use and use the other one for a while. If your problem stops, you know it was a bad remote Raven!
@@unclemarksdiyauto THANK YOU !! ....Definitely will try this !! .... Dodge Dealership confirmed many electrical issues in some of those older models , so glad for tips to try ! :)
...also..... the current Air Bag Recall on same year and model ...( which they take care of that for free, but I'm in line on a long list ) ...different subject, but the first thing Dodge Dealerships are doing is removing the Ram emblem from the steering because it's a projectile that can be a terrible incident if airbag deploys. Just another FYI, the 2010 is under that Recall. In Wisconsin here, Dealership told me they're so backed up, they only receive 2 new kits per month to accommodate customer Recalls....yikes.
Thank you ... Disconnected battery, rebooted system... No Change in issue.. Lost Communication with left slider and window. Locks still operating.. CODE U0201. checked fob, ceiling switch, door switch, Fuses all good.. No noises, both just stopped working..
I think that is a CAN BUS code. Computer can’t talk to the other modules that operate those windows. If I were you, I would first check that the wires for the drivers door where the exit the door and enter the van body are not broken. Keep us posted.
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Thanks for caring! Stay safe and healthy!
@@unclemarksdiyauto you welcome, you as well !!
Hey there. I have an 08 Town Car, and it looks like I need to replace my lock door actuator on it. It's currently jammed and I can't get the door to open at all. Here's the thing I wanted to find out from you: it was actually briefly working for a day or so, a few weeks ago, after getting it back from a mechanic who was diagnosing something on the car for me. I haven't been able to talk to the mechanic since then......but I suspect that he might've briefly dissconnected the battery for a brief time. Do you think dissconecting(then reconnecting) the battery is the reason why that door was briefly working?
Disconnecting the battery should have nothing to do with this problem. These lock actuators go bad. Sometimes they work poorly for a long time, sometimes they stop. I would think you still should be able to manually open the door. (I could be wrong) Replaced one on the wife's van. On her's, it would just not lock or unlock electrically. Her is me replacing it. (Not easy) th-cam.com/video/OcBPU9zrQrw/w-d-xo.html Also video on how it works: th-cam.com/video/Jw4b8bThNAs/w-d-xo.html
Can you help me out mate with my 2007 lumina. Only drivers side door lock opening and closing. The other three door lock are not unlocking but locking works
It could be many things. It is just guessing at this point. Many times it is the drivers door wiring that breaks where the door hinges opened. Too much bending of the wires and they break. I would check there first.
I have a rear passenger side problem with my 2008. FOB opens the locks. But the FOB and internal control does not the rear passenger door or the window for that door( Windows will not open from drive or passenger side control) What so I look for?
Yikes, not sure where to start. The controls at that sliding door is not working either? Wires to that door could be broken. I believe there are wires in that plastic chain in the bottom of the door track. There are computer modules in each door as well. A good scan tool could command those features to work, which would be a help. The scanner would also tell if there is communication to that door as well. (Not a code reader) That door panel is not easy to remove either. This will be above most peoples skill level!
Aloha Uncle! My 2008 Grand Caravan keeps unlocking itself even when my key fob is nowhere near it. Got any ideas?
At first i thought i was going senile - either forgetting to lock it up, or pressing the fob in my pocket by mistake. Now i parked it way down the street ...yet it keeps happening!
It could be a bunch of things. One thing that comes to mind is the wiring going from the drivers door though the door jamb and into the body of the van. Might have some wires with insulation broken and they are shorting out causing this issue were they bend i the door jamb. Let me know what you find.
The same thing happened with my son's 2009 dodge ram pick up. We had to buy new key fobs, as one of them was faulty and would send unlock signal even if it was sitting in a drawer.
Resetting the computer may help for other things too. Do you think this would work for other cars like Buick Regal?
It could. 30 minutes is probably the shortest time I would clamp the 2 leads together. As for this trick fixing other things, the TIPM is a funny creature. It controls lots of stuff as it also has some micro chips inside.
Thanks for the speedy reply. @@unclemarksdiyauto
I have a problem and it's with buttons on the window switches. Could it be the door module or should I try this process? No windows or door locks both sides. 2012 Caravan Mirrors work and vent windows work though.
So hard to diagnose without a good scan tool. Tool could command windows up and down which would answer so many questions like your door module. Each door has its own module, so probably not module. Did all the windows and locks just stop all together? Or did it happen to one first?
I had unlocking rear door, (the one you lift at the back). Would sound the locking OK but wouldn't unlock.
Then I tried this and it unlocked all doors including the one but when I locked it again, same problem.
Then, for no reason, I kept pressing unlock on the remote and it started working again OK.
Seems when I locked vehicle some time I pressed the lock button on the remote more than once and the locking system needed me to unlock it more than once.
You probably need a door actuator. What are you driving? And what year? If it is a grand Caravan, the sliding doors are hard to do & I don't have a video on it. I did one on the front door. Take a look how hard they are to do here: th-cam.com/video/OcBPU9zrQrw/w-d-xo.html
@@unclemarksdiyauto I'm in Australia. We have the Chrysler - it's called a Grand Voyager here. Mine's 2008 model - 6 cylinder.
In US I think it's a Dodge something.
I actually quite like driving it - plenty of room though not particularly fuel efficient.
I like how seats vanish into floor - lets me put a mattress in the back and go camping for cheap occasionally.
Got 350,000 klms on the clock. Only major repair was transmission changeover.
It always seems to be beeping at me for something - I just ignore beeps now.
All locking/unlocking working again.
@@denbo4023 I have owned a few Grand caravans. From the early 1980's , then 1992, then around 2007, a 2010 & 2014 and another one somewhere in between all that. 2 were stow and go. Its a great feature!
how the heck did you figure this out ? you are smarter than the average bear...this should save some folks a few hours at the mechanics shop ..what a great tip and good video thanks uncle
Smarter? Nope! You know me better don't you? I knew it will reset the computer by doing that & hoped it would allow the door locks to be back "on line". It has worked flawlessly since I did the video, which was back in maybe in June or July (2021) It got all upset when I swapped the door lock actuator.
i never heard you can reset the computer by doing that ...my 1995 gmc truck would i have a computer ?
@@queenstownkid some type, yes for sure.
@@unclemarksdiyauto ok thanks think i got 115k on it bought it in 1996
@@queenstownkid Thats low kms for a1996! Had 176,000 on my Park Ave that I just sold. Replaced it with a Chrysler Sebring with only 67,500 kms! Lots of videos planned on it!
My 2012 dodge grand caravan just had this issue yesterday. None of my doors will unlock or lock using the fob, the drivers door panel or the passenger door panel. If I click the lock button on the fob, the horn will honk as if it's locking, but the actual lock switches on the doors don't move. Any ideas?
Not off hand. Did you try unhooking the van battery for 10 minutes? These vans have issues with the under hood fuse box (Called a TIPM) The worst thing can could be wrong is this TIPM. Very expensive. I would try the van battery first. Weird that no locks work either with FOB or switches in van. Usually it is just one side of the van that acts up. Keep us posted, Grace!
My 08 eclipse will randomly throw fits which prevent me from unlocking any of my doors successfully.i have 1 door lock cylinder on the driver door,no key hole on trunk or passanger side.when i turn my key either direction i will hear the locks click but will remain locked until non all 3 points of entry.
Happens more often when its cold...think this weird ass procedure will solve my probs????hope so
Hard to say as your is a different manufacturer. It is not a hard procedure to try. What do you have to lose by trying it? I am thinking you have a shorted or corroded power or ground wire somewhere and that possibly is more likely your issue.
I disconnected the battery and cleaned the terminals on a 2005 Grand Caravan. I did not connect the two battery cables to each other. I waited about 10 minutes. The locks worked for about a day and then stopped working again. I’m going to check the ground strap from the engine and try again this time connecting the two battery cables to each other. Any other suggestions?
try it again first. My problem has gotten worst. The hidden soldered in relays for the drivers side locks has died. (Just the unlock part) This is located in the TIPM. (Fuse block under the hood.) I will be replacing those relays, but need to research it more as they are not really listed as part numbers anywhere & I imagine the different years are different numbers. Dodge dealers just replace the unit at around $1200. The fuel pump relays are usually the ones to act up and finally go. (I will replace that one as well)
@@unclemarksdiyauto I found another TH-cam video which suggested trying to clean corrosion off a G300 ground wire located under the door trim panels. th-cam.com/video/ZSEAVnWP5X0/w-d-xo.html
Could we lose the automatic up and down power windows?
It is possible. What we are doing in this video is really just resetting the computers. Have you changed the power switches recently? Of so, the express or automat8c up and down feature I believe is parts of the switch design (if I remember right)
i have a 2018 jeep cherokee that the powerlocks doesnt work at all both from the inside and the fob. i cant even open the liftgate. will that jumper method will work for me?
Not sure but you could try. It restarts / reboots the system.
I have the same SUV and my right passenger lock doesn’t work. I will try this method soon and will let you know if it works. Meanwhile if you have tried this method please share your experience
Will this work in a 2017 Buick encore
I truly don't know. On the Dodge, it resets the computer. Have you checked the wires in the door jamb, were they go from the door into the body? (Will be in that rubber boot) They usually break from the door bending them so many times.
Would this fix apply if my door lock is stuck open? I can't manually move it to be closed. I'm afraid to reset the computer, would I need to set important configurations after that? (not worrying about the radio or clock but main operational features)
If you can’t manually move it closed, either the door actuator is faulty and needs replacing, you have a short causing it to hold in lock position or you might even have a TIPM issue. Don’t bother trying this. Look into these other issues.
@@unclemarksdiyauto thanks a lot, I'll look into it
@@user-tp6jz4yc2i let us know what you find!
I have exact same probkem with front passenger and rear driverside door.
I tried this trick but didnt work.
What i shoud do?
My car is Lexus rx330 2004
Could be wiring in drivers door in the door jamb where wires bend when you move door. Probably a couple wires broken. This is the first place I would check.
I have a 04 dodge 2500 the door locks work with the doors open and with the remote But if you hit the lock while the doors open it will not work I took it to 3 shops even the dealership and no one could figure out what the deal is they worked when I first bought it but not now
Sounds like a interesting problem for some one else to have, Jose. That would drive me nuts! With out being there, I have no ideas plus I am not the expert on electrical. You would not happen to be in the New York area?
And when the car is on still does the same symptoms that it refuses to unlock?
yep. Is it just drivers side or just the front doors or all the door locks not unlocking?
where do we buy the mini jumper cables from, and what are they called
alligator clips with wires. Here is a link: amzn.to/3O25GHV
@@unclemarksdiyauto What is the purpose of attaching with the alligator clips
@@health-of-it It is to get both cables to connect and make contact to by shorting them both together for a period of time, it fully drains the capacitors in the computers. With the complete power drained from all circuits, the computers will completely reboot. Whatever glitch was in the system will hopefully be gone. (If this is the problem. It has worked for a lot of viewers)
@@health-of-it The wire shorts to 2 cables together for a period of time (half hour or more will work) so the capacitors in the computers totally drain of all power. When you reattach the cables later to the battery, all the computers will start off fresh restarting from scratch. Any glitch in the system will be gone (If that is the problem) This has worked for many viewers.
I tried it and it works-Sometimes. What else can it be if all the locks close sometimes and only a random few close the other times
Could be the switch. Have you looked at your wires between door and body were they flex when opening and closing drivers door? Very common for them to break. I would stat there.
@@unclemarksdiyauto Not yet. I’ll be sure to check. Thanks
@@user-cc3ym3qc4x let us know what you find out.
Mine won't lock but will unlock by the fob. Wouldn't remote start. Driver door lock unlock wouldn't work. Nor would the window roll down. I did this and window works and remote start works. But fob still won't lock and both lock and unlock on driver door still won't work.
Thoughts?
So hard to say. Could be a issue with the TIPM. (A very expensive fuse box under the hood.) It is hard to say were to start especially on multi symptoms. You may have to get a shop to diagnose it, but finding one that almost specializes on Dodge stuff would be a must.
@@unclemarksdiyauto i found another site that suggested I remove the IOD fuse (J13) and that will reset it sometimes. When I plug it back in the door locks but driver door switches still won't work. I guess I'll have to take it in...👎 thank you for your video. I just wasn't one of the lucky ones.
@@shawnfausett3554 Hope you find the total fix for this. When you do, send us a note!
Ill go to try this Cause my chrysler town and country has the same problem . Thank you
Is it all the locks? Or just one door, or one side?
@@unclemarksdiyauto driver door and passenger door
@@franciscocastillo8953 They lock but don't unlock, right?
@@unclemarksdiyauto Yes ... i locked manually and open it manually too
@@franciscocastillo8953 Oh boy! We are having the same issue! Our drives side will not unlock. Our problem is inside the TIPM. Not a cheap fix. I will have a video on it when ever I get around to fixing it. Not a easy repair, period. Shoot me a email & we can talk a bit more if you wish. My address is on the about section of my channel.
Do you think this method would work for a 2013 Ford Explorer? Exact same symptoms
You could try it. Cant hurt anything. It will just reset your computer which may be mixed up and not allowing windows to work properly.
@@unclemarksdiyauto the windows work fine, it’s the passenger side front door lock that will not operate with the fob
@@chrisolds7698 I would try it. If that does not help, at least you can rule out this attempt.
Does the gauge on the jumper wire matter?
@@chrisolds7698 No. It just help drain any residual power left in any of the computers. So they are really off. Just make sure both cables are unhooked from the battery. In reality, there is a small chance this is your problem, but try it. It has worked for some viewers.
Maybe the battery terminals only needed to be cleaned?
Nope, its a reset of the computers that this is doing. The shorting out both cables together for the 30 minutes or more drains all the capacitors. If your battery cables are loose or dirty, you will be having other issues.
Do the cables need to touch for it to work?
Yes. Cables need to touch for a good 30 minutes. Make sure both cables are unhooked from the battery as well.
Why?
@@unclemarksdiyauto excuse me one last question.. what are those alligator cables called to connect the two cables?
@@kingcobra9485 I think they are just called alligator clips!
Hello I have a Dodge journey 2012 and my outside button for lock door not working anymore i try to change the handle and all module and check fuses but still not working Help Please
Hi Yann. Do none of the doors lock? Is it just the drivers side front and back not working but the passenger side and the hatch lock? Do they just lock but not unlock? Could still be a lot of things. You could have a wire broken in the drivers door jamb. Could be the TIPM itself. (the under hood fuse box) I need more information.
Its just driver side front all of the other work
@@yanndesjardins7978 My first thoughts are seeing if you have any wires broken in the door jamb where the wires exit the door and enter the body. Eventually they do break. I don't have a video on how to check this, not yet. I am planning to have one in May 2023 some times. Door panel has to come off, rubber boot covering wires has to be peeled back. A pain in the butt to access. Wires usually have to be soldered back together and heat shrink over repair. That would be the first thing I checked. QUICK QUESTION: was the door lock/actuator acting up / making noises / sometimes working, sometimes not?
I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor all fuse and relay are good but my power door doesn't work and the remote lock. Also my headlights only go on with the key on position. Also the hazard light and dome light not working, any Idea?
Door issues might be wiring where it goes from door into the vehicle body. Wires flex in that rubber boot & eventually break. Very common. Light issues might be related to each other. A good wiring diagram will show what they have in common. (If their problem is related to one thing.)
But also the dome light doesn't work and the headlight only works with the key on, they all quit at the same time so did the hazard light and blinker. All fuse and relay got power?
Yikes! A wiring diagram is going to be needed to see what these all have in common. This should help you make the next step.
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It's was the ETACS BCM that control all electrical component
@@Catholic1391 I had a relay in the TIPM that was not allowing the drivers side to unlock. Of course the relays that handle this function are as is the fuel pump relay, soldered to the circuit board inside the TIPM and are not available from Dodge. They used a bunch of different ones based on year etc, and even if you can purchase them, you have to be very good at soldering and de-soldering. (just a FYI)
I have a stumper for you! My 2020 grand caravan, it locks & unlocks just fine, however, when I lock it they aren't effective, meaning, you can still open any door on it, but it sets the alarm off! I'm so frustrated at this. What's the point of locks if the doors are still going to open? Please tell me you have a fix for this.
1st question, is this not under warranty anymore? Do the chrome lock buttons on the door panel pop down when you hit lock? This is weird that such a new van is doing this. Did it start with just one door lock doing this? If it was just one, I would think this is the problem, but again usually after these vans are a lot older, and usually one door only: th-cam.com/video/OcBPU9zrQrw/w-d-xo.html
@unclemarksdiyauto not under warranty as I'm the 2nd owner. Now that you've asked we've only tried 1 door so I can try the others & see if it still happens.
Also, after looking at it last night (we don't drive it much) the front locks but not the back, so we will be trying this fix today.
@@mariedaniel2978 Humm, I thought you said the front did not lock. Either way, each door latch has a switch in it so it the switch does not trip properly, the van computer thinks it is unlocked.
@unclemarksdiyauto I thought it wasn't. I honestly haven't had it very long. I've seen 2 things to try, your solution & pulling the m38 for about 30 seconds & Holy cow that fixed it. If it didn't, I was going to try your battery terminal solution next. Thank you so much for being responsive, & my apologies for my temporary ignorance.
wont; this activates security systrm?
Should not. (And did not)
Have this issue with my 2004 dodge dakota on my drivers front door, key fob and buttons unlock and lock all my doors but my drivers front wont unlock unless i use my key on the door, any idea?
Probably the wires that flex in the door jamb. I would check there first before so bought the switches. Question, will the drivers door unlock if you use the passenger door lock button?
The 2010 is 4th Generation. The door fobs and lock settings can be user programmed with a few steps. I suspect your locks stopped working because you Pocket dialed the fob causing it to change the lock settings to Auto-Unlock. The lock sequence is not programmable with 5th gen. Dodge removed the Auto-Unlock feature and the ability to user program due to safety concerns with 5th gen.
Good to know Clickety Split. Will have to check into this!
Hello, and I have a 5th generation, and by pressing the door buttons it does lock but not from the key control. Do you know any way to fix this?
@@rhancesk You are talking about the remote not functioning? Do you have a second remote & does it work? Has the remotes ever worked since you owned the vehicle?
@@unclemarksdiyauto Hi, thanks for your response. I only have an original remote, but the contacts were failing so I bought a non-original one and exchanged the circuit for the new one, at first it worked but little by little the sliding doors stopped working first, then the tailgate, then the lock, now It doesn't lock or unlock, i open the door with the key but the alarm sounds on and all the people around turn to see.
All this I tell you is from the fob key From the door controls it works without problem. Could it be that the battery is at the end of its useful life? starts without problems. thanks for answering.
@@rhancesk There is a replaceable button battery inside the remote. Have you looked at that? (You say remote will not lock/unlock and will NOT start van?)
I have a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT and the drivers side door will not lock correctly now. Just out of the blue. It won’t lock when I push the fob, it doesn’t lock once I hit the correct speed to automatically lock. You have to physically hit the lock button several times for it to lock. Which means my automatic start isn’t working either. Please help
Erin: will the automatic start work, if you eventually get all the locks locked? Is your problem only with the drivers door, or also the drivers rear door? When you get the correct speed, do all the other doors lock?
@@unclemarksdiyauto only about 1/4 of the time :(
@@unclemarksdiyauto all the other doors lock when I hit the correct speed. Just not the drivers door.
@@unclemarksdiyauto I’m honestly not sure if the drivers slide door will lock. I just know that the drivers door won’t and people keep trying to get in my van. Luckily the alarm works very well
@@erinmorgan8546 If the rear drivers locks or not is a important part of your question and the right answer.
2014 Grand Caravan won’t lock doors but alarm still goes off when opened, doors stay unlocked unless forced locked. With or without key fob same result.
Did you try this reset? Also, do the doors unlock with the FOB?
@@unclemarksdiyauto Not as of yet and no the doors don’t unlock.
@@HEhePJ was either lock or unlock working before? Did they both stop working at same time?
@@unclemarksdiyauto stopped working at the same time. Have to pull open doors unlocked from the inside.
@@HEhePJ I didn’t expect they both stopped working at the same time. Both FOBs don’t work? And they BOTH stopped working at the same time? A shop can confirm if the FOB is sending a signal when you press lock or unlock. Also, the alarm should not go off if you use the metal key in the door lock. The computer should know you are not breaking in when you use the key.
Didn't work for me. Both passenger side doors and the liftgate won't unlock. Both driver side doors are ok. What to try next?
Do the passenger side and tailgate lock? (You said they don't UNLOCK)
@@unclemarksdiyauto - yes. All doors and liftgate lock. Only the two passenger side doors and the liftgate won't unlock.
EDIT - should also add, the locks all worked fine until I had a dead battery. Now with a good battery, have this unlock problem.
@@kiallsop Humm, that is interesting that this started after a dead battery. My problem came back and now the drivers side front and back doors will only lock but not unlock. Traced it back to the TIPM. (Basically not serviceable, but I will be tearing apart soon.)There are soldered in relays on the circuit board inside. You might have to see a Dodge dealer for a diagnoses. If it is the TIPM, they are something like $1000 to $1500! Video to come probably around Christmas.
@unclemarksdiyauto Ouch. At $1000 or more repair, just for door locks, my van will instead be seeing the scrap yard. My van is 15 years old with > 200k miles. Actually, don't care so much about the passenger doors not unlocking, but the liftgate is a huge problem. Good luck with your van. Not sure I have the patience to dig into the TIPM, assuming it's even possible to crack the case open.
@@kiallsop Yep , that is the problem. You might be about to buy a used TIPM but it has to be out of the same exact van & year. I don't think those older ones need programming if the same.
When it does it in my town and country the driver door won’t open from the inside
But it does work sometimes?
Figured it out sticky door lock but as far as the doors not unlocking idk it just started working again randomly
@@tylermccloud3027 door lock as in the actuator in the door, or the switch. If the switch is sticking, the switches are really cheap.
@@unclemarksdiyauto the actuator was sticking thru a new one in well I didn’t but my mechanic did
@@tylermccloud3027 it should be good for a long time now!
Would this work on a 2018 jeep Cherokee??
It might. If none of the locks are working, there should be a fuse under the hood. (in the fuse box called a TIPM) Not sure what side it is on or what # the fuse is. Inside the lid on the fuse box will be a diagram as to what each fuse does. One should say "locks." It may be burnt out. Replace that fuse if burnt and see if they work. There may be a short in one of the wires that will need to be fixed.
@@unclemarksdiyauto my driver side lock is the only one not working, I’ve tried the door lock inside.. still doesn’t lock, is it likely the actuator?
@@sandycruz1114 It could be. Was it making weird noises for some time before it stopped working? Does it make any noises now? Usually they start acting up, working only sometimes etc. Let me know. I could even be a broken wire in the door jamb where all the wires feed from the door into the vehicle body. Can you check on if it still makes some noise? Thanks sandy.
@@unclemarksdiyauto no noises at all, I don’t hear anything when I lock or unlock the door from the inside
@@sandycruz1114 I am not a expert, and this is hard to give guidance long distance but I think I would still look at the wires that go between the door and the jeep body where they bend. (not a easy thing to look at) If they are not broken, then a person could check if power is getting to the door actuator. If power is getting to it both in the lock and unlock modes, then the door actuator / latch needs replacing. This is probably something most people would want to take to a trusted mechanic/tech.
i'll laugh my ass off if this actually works, will try this this tomorrow. front passenger door locks, but won't unlock
What you driving, Steve? You probably have a wire broken in you drivers door jamb. Right now, wife's 2010 Grand Caravan has no unlock on drivers front & sliding door. Locks with all the other doors.
2010 grand caravan no power windows or door locks up front, the passenger front will lock unlock ? Power to master switch, motor works with power ground supplied but nothing with driver switch
A co zrobic jak tylko z jednej strony otwiera od kierowcy a od pasazera nie otwiera
Czy to tylko przednie drzwi pasażera, czy przednie i przesuwane? (i ewentualnie właz)
Tylko przednie drzwi pasazera
Sprawdziłbym czy przewody w framudze drzwi kierowcy nie są uszkodzone. Następnym krokiem może być zamek drzwi kierowcy. Sprawdź, czy jest tam zasilanie. Zatrzask może wymagać wymiany. Bardzo pomocny byłby schemat podłączenia.
12oz can of Coca Cola works for me 😅
Yes, that will cause issues for sure! LOL!
Power unlock button not working
For all the doors, or just drivers side and drivers slider?
I don't understand the connecting wires part. I disconnected from battery for 30 minutes and still driver side moves a tiny bit but doesn't actually lock ir unlock whether using the buttons on the door or fob. The buttons on driver door unlock & lock all other doors though.
Will the capacitors be drained if just terminals are left off for a longer time?
That will not help your issue.
The problem could also be your drivers door latch. it has the electronic parts (its like a little motor) that pulls the manual door button to lock and unlock. You are probably going to have to see a mechanic. Ask around to see where is a reasonable place to get this done. You don't have to go to the dealer.
Didn't work on my 2018 Caravan.
All locks not working? Only certain doors? Maybe only unlock OR locking not working?
My car won’t lock
Could be broken wire in the drivers door where it hinges. Could be the switch. It could be the door lock actuator. Time to do some investigating!
You never showed if your sliding door lock worked or not .
At 3:33, I had flashed on the screen the back locks did work.
I don’t really believe this but okay 👍
It depends on your issue. If it is a broken wire, no this won't help. If you need a switch, no this won't help. But if you have this exact issue...
Thank you
Your welcome. This may NOT work, so if that is true, you will have to dig deeper into the problem.