How to replace a 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country Sliding Door Lock Actuator

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Does your 2012 (2008-2020) Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town and Country sliding door not lock or unlock. So typically, the lock actuator fails in one way or another. Ours stopped locking so that it was always unlocked. It wouldn't even lock by turning the knob and the automatic locks totally didn't work. I've heard of others that it wouldn't unlock so they couldn't open the door and were forced to always use the other door. Power locks are great when they work, but when they burn out or as mine did get jammed or strip out the gears, it is no fun to fix. And really it is nothing to do with the fob. This video will help you troubleshoot your vehicle and replace the part that is causing the issue. It is a lot of work but the dealership would charge at least a $1000 for replacing a $25 part.
You can do this repair. Also, from what I understand that the different years and models have a little different lay out to the door so, some are going to be easier than what I had to deal with. If I can do it, you can do it. Make sure to carve out a good day or two just in case it takes as long as mine did.
I think the 2010 and 2011 are similar to the 2012 but at some point 2013 or 2014, or 2015 they changed the design of the door slightly to not have the pieces interconnect as I understand it.


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