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my top door is stuck
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CDGsafari98
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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my top door is stuck
I have a 98 safari AWD with the dutch doors. When I push the button to open only the passenger side releases, thus my door will not open. Has this happened to anyone before. Is there a fix for this? I would appreciate any help at all on this.
CDG
CDG
2000 AWD Astro daily driver/ family car
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
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DANVAN
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: my top door is stuck
Mine was stuck today, I think it was just frozen, its been in the 20's here for a few days. The 2 lower doors were also stuck and I could hear ice crackeling as I forced the open.
Dan
2000 LS Astro, fully loaded- the daily driver, 2WD, 3.23
1993 B250 Dodge van, fully custom- the weekend driver 5.2, 3.91
and 3 ATV's
2000 LS Astro, fully loaded- the daily driver, 2WD, 3.23
1993 B250 Dodge van, fully custom- the weekend driver 5.2, 3.91
and 3 ATV's
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CDGsafari98
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Re: my top door is stuck
Nope Not frozen, they were frozen this am, but it got stuck after I was in it for a while. besides both sides should be frozen then and it wasnt that cold today! fortunately!
2000 AWD Astro daily driver/ family car
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: my top door is stuck
I don't know if you can remove the inner panel on the top door to get to the mechanism. If you can you could pull the rod to release it and lube it well. Another option is to push in on that side while somebody pushes the release button. Maybe it would pop open.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
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Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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CDGsafari98
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Re: my top door is stuck
Tried the push from inside option, and from the looks of it i cant access the trim screws while the door is closed. I was hoping for something before I try to break it!
2000 AWD Astro daily driver/ family car
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
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CaptSquid
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Re: my top door is stuck
The inside handle on the liftgate should be able to be removed without opening the door. When that happens, you should have access to a panel that is removed to have access to the pushrods. If only one side is unlatching, then the other end may have lost its clip.
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
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CDGsafari98
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Re: my top door is stuck
Ok I will try that as soon as i have daylight. Quite annopying to not be able to get to the back!
2000 AWD Astro daily driver/ family car
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
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CDGsafari98
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Re: my top door is stuck
Capt, thanks for the tip, I actually got the door working. Sorry I didnt take pics, it was a little too cold to stop and take pics.
2000 AWD Astro daily driver/ family car
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
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CaptSquid
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Re: my top door is stuck
Three cheers and a tiger's tail for me! I have actually helped someone! <takes a deep, but humble, bow>
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
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CDGsafari98
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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- Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:26 am
- Location: Central New jersey
Re: my top door is stuck
I am sure you have helped more than a few during your time here and at the other AS. again thanks I was quite frustrated by that.
2000 AWD Astro daily driver/ family car
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
98 AWD Safari I call it "the Van" Dead at the moment
02 Grand Am "the wifes car"
Re: my top door is stuck
don't short yourself captain, your scathing humor and joke threads have given me a laugh on laughless days numerous times.CaptSquid wrote:Three cheers and a tiger's tail for me! I have actually helped someone! <takes a deep, but humble, bow>
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....