Sky Door Stuck

rmyar · 04-20-2008, 01:52 PM

Passenger door won't open either with the inside or outside handle!
Cable problem?
Anyone out there know how to open door as I cannot get door panel off as door won't open at all!

jel · 04-20-2008, 02:11 PM

This is a tough one. You'll need a good pen light. Make sure the window is up. The triangle piece behind the door pull comes off. It's held in place with snaps. Give it a forceful pull and it will come out. Behind this is two screws. If you remove those screws, you'll have more play in the door panel. If you can get some long needle nose pliers up there you may be able to reach the cable. You'll have to be basically laying across both seats to get into a good position.

**Skip** · 04-20-2008, 02:13 PM

It is under warrenty , take it to the dealership and let the tech pull his hair out....Skip....

jel · 04-20-2008, 02:16 PM

Yeah, or that.

rmyar · 04-20-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

It is under warrenty , take it to the dealership and let the tech pull his hair out....Skip....

Unfortunately, it is not under warranty as I have >38,000 miles in under 2 years

**Skip** · 04-20-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmyar

Unfortunately, it is not under warranty as I have >38,000 miles in under 2 years

Well now that makes a differance. I suggest that you try a slim-jim in the door. It would seem that you could get the rod to move and then the door would open...Skip....

thejewcanoe · 04-20-2008, 08:57 PM

more than likely it's a clamp shell on one of the rods that popped loose.
this a common place thing that happens on line quite a bit.
we had it on the vue door line, the ion door line... and soon to be chevrolet traverse door line. it's a problem that follows all GM products. usually it's never and issue but it happens from time to time. a team member probably didn't double check to enusre it was clamped tightly but they tend to work themselves loose over time.

and no. there is no easy way to get to it with the door shut. take it to the dealer.

jel · 04-20-2008, 09:10 PM

If you can't do it by going up through the hole behind the piece I described, you can either take it to a dealer or take the door off yourself. It sounds difficult, but if you take your time, it's not that hard. Here's a couple pictures that may help you if you decide to do it yourself.

rmyar · 04-30-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jel

This is a tough one. You'll need a good pen light. Make sure the window is up. The triangle piece behind the door pull comes off. It's held in place with snaps. Give it a forceful pull and it will come out. Behind this is two screws. If you remove those screws, you'll have more play in the door panel. If you can get some long needle nose pliers up there you may be able to reach the cable. You'll have to be basically laying across both seats to get into a good position.

This information did help. Was able to see the cable but not reach it. The top of the door panel gives enough with it closed to grab the cable and open the door.

Problem is the inside pull handle. Hole for the cable is streched. If it happens again, I will need a new handle.

Again, thank you for your help with this problem.

jel · 04-30-2008, 01:12 PM

Glad it worked. You can remove the entire door panel and adjust the cable so it's tighter. Good luck.

04-20-2008, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
rmyar First 2000 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8 My Photos: (0)	Sky Door Stuck Passenger door won't open either with the inside or outside handle! Cable problem? Anyone out there know how to open door as I cannot get door panel off as door won't open at all!

04-20-2008, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	It is under warrenty , take it to the dealership and let the tech pull his hair out....Skip.... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

04-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
thejewcanoe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 56 My Photos: (0)	more than likely it's a clamp shell on one of the rods that popped loose. this a common place thing that happens on line quite a bit. we had it on the vue door line, the ion door line... and soon to be chevrolet traverse door line. it's a problem that follows all GM products. usually it's never and issue but it happens from time to time. a team member probably didn't double check to enusre it was clamped tightly but they tend to work themselves loose over time. and no. there is no easy way to get to it with the door shut. take it to the dealer. Last edited by thejewcanoe : 04-20-2008 at 09:02 PM.

04-20-2008, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	If you can't do it by going up through the hole behind the piece I described, you can either take it to a dealer or take the door off yourself. It sounds difficult, but if you take your time, it's not that hard. Here's a couple pictures that may help you if you decide to do it yourself. Attached Thumbnails

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04-20-2008, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	This is a tough one. You'll need a good pen light. Make sure the window is up. The triangle piece behind the door pull comes off. It's held in place with snaps. Give it a forceful pull and it will come out. Behind this is two screws. If you remove those screws, you'll have more play in the door panel. If you can get some long needle nose pliers up there you may be able to reach the cable. You'll have to be basically laying across both seats to get into a good position.

04-20-2008, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	Yeah, or that.

04-30-2008, 01:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	Glad it worked. You can remove the entire door panel and adjust the cable so it's tighter. Good luck.

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