2015 Honda Odyssey Sliding Door Won't Open | Lock Actuator Motor Repair | Door Not Working Fix

[@keiththomas2402]

This dude just saved me thousands in repair costs. I had this problem on my ody for years and it eventually caused the door motor to fail, which is like $600. Thank you sir!

[@928373tmj]

You just saved me close to $1000. Honda quoted me near $470 a door. I did both doors just like your video in about an hour. Doors work perfectly. Much thanks!

[@terriljohnson]

I followed this process too. Was very easy and seems to have fixed my door from catching too. Great tutorial. Really appreciate you posting this video!

[@skf6199]

One of the best DIY tutorials and explanations on KZbin. Thank you.

[@JCLinInterests]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.

[@davemansfield8653]

Thank you so much! That towel trick was awesome!

[@laurencezemlick1979]

Just wanna say thanks Bro, did this on my 2012 today and it worked like a charm. Doors haven’t worked right in years. Was very easy

[@CJ-wq5ve]

This was perfect for the wife’s 2012 Odyssey EX-L!! The local auto shop wanted $165 to diagnose and then the cost would climb from there. It took me no more than 1.5 hours to fix both doors that regularly “popped” when pulling the handle. Thank you very much!!!

[@johnolsen2042]

Nice! We have the same van.... any advice before I get started? Did you replace the motor completely or just lube it up?

[@CJ-wq5ve]

@@johnolsen2042 i greased both and it continues to work for the door behind the driver. The passenger side popped a day or two after I made this comment. I ended up needing to buy the part. Unfortunately, the part referenced in the comment is through 2010 and I wasn’t confident it would work in my 2012. They don’t seem to sell just the actuator so I bought the entire assembly. This made it much more expensive as I just removed the actuator and replaced it on the original. This was done for speed and not wanting to go through the process of removing stuff that was still working. That said, I keep the assembly in the event something more breaks. Perhaps the part noted would have worked but I honestly just wanted to get the job done and rid myself of that extremely annoying popping. It’s worked ever since.

[@MrJaypatel003]

2012 odyssey touring Passenger side sliding door not opening manually nor power. Is it same exact process and parts motor ? Please send link for parts you ordered. I hear solid sound of clicks when unlocking door and then pulling door handle outside to open no sound nothing happens and not open at all for trying everything. Please suggest so I can start popping door panels. Thanks in advance

[@joshuaychung]

@@CJ-wq5ve What was the model number if you don't mind me asking? I have to replace the passenger side sliding door actuator as well.

[@JCLinInterests]

EX-L Part number in the video description.

[@osuav8r]

I wanted to tell everyone watching this video about an enhancement to the fix in the video. The little motor and brass worm drive that he tells you to lubricate can easily be replaced with a new one. These mabuchi motors tend to get weak over time. Lubing it like he says might help, but I think it makes sense to just replace the whole motor and be done with it. Autozone has a direct fit replacement. It's Duralast part number DLA797. Their website says it's not compatible with my 2012 honda odyssey, but it's a perfect drop in replacement as far as physical size and the pitch of the worm. I believe it's sold as a door lock motor replacement for a kia or something. One IMPORTANT thing to note is that the new motor will turn the opposite direction as the stock one on a honda odyssey... The easiest fix for this is cut the wires going to the plug that plugs into the actuator assembly and criss cross and resolder them to reverse the polarity going to the motor. This will make the Duralast motor spin the correct direction. I've reassembled it and it works perfectly

[@torch9937]

Thanks for this recommendation. The replacement DLA797 and cutting the wire to swap positive and negative worked great. Cost for motor was approx $25 at Autozone. Much better than $285 for the whole assembly at Honda.

[@joshuaychung]

Which side (driver or passenger) sliding door did you replace? I'm wondering if the motor turns the opposite way for the driver side and the passenger side since Honda does sell the latch assembly for the left side (the driver side) and the right side (the passenger side). Thanks for your help.

[@jcmcguir]

John, thanks so much for making this video. You made an intimidating process reasonably easy to follow, and I'm someone with the mechanical inclination of a four year-old. My door is working just fine now.....thanks!

[@LoganPennington]

So you got this method to work?

[@jpwerner1505]

Did this to my 2011 Honda Odyssey. It's been on the fritz since about mid-2012 (just after the warranty expired of course). This fixed it perfectly.... Where were you 9 years ago :-) thank you!

[@dprzyby]

Did this fix on my wife’s van and it totally worked. I ordered the unit for the 2005-2010 Odyssey and swapped out the guts of my existing unit. First thing I noticed was how quiet the door was when opening.

[@johnolsen2042]

Can you link to the part you used to swap? Having a hard time finding one for our 4th gen!

[@w1zard861]

Great video! Sorry for the dumb question but what kind of oil do you put on the little electric motor?

[@RaulMartinez-op4mo]

This guy is the man! Thanks a lot. This save me thousands from little money I have. Thank you

[@guillermolomeli7624]

Great video! I just follow your instructions and oppened mine very easy, dump question, is this the latch actuator? Mine has been beeping when driving, I read it could be a latch issue

[@battheman777]

Great video! I love seeing that all disassembled. I had a family member who needed their sliding door repaired for this same problem. Cost them around $800 at the dealership. I like this option better. Thanks for posting!

[@ricardogutierrez2747]

Great video!!! It did t work for me but I was able to take off the motor and comment to the other side before opening the motor to grease it. And it worked fine on the other side. My issue is the motor in the rear fender there the rail is.

[@randommechwarrior2611]

Ordered parts and hope to fix next weekend. Thank you very much for this video!

[@MrSoulMonk]

Superb. My '05 Odyssey's passenger side slide door is dead and I may have to replace the entire assembly. I hear that they don't make the aftermarket part for that and I have to get the OEM. This tutorial will lead the way to another DIY. Thank you for doing this. Amazing video with details.

[@rightyouareken7587]

What a great tutorial! Very detailed, thank you so much. Will be trying this soon on my 2012

[@MrJaypatel003]

I am having same issue for my 2012 year odyssey touring passenger side door. Is it same process fottassembly and parts ?

[@justinscott6176]

Thanks for the excellent video. The fix worked on my van and it was pretty easy to do with you as the instructor. Thanks!

[@alexmstudio]

Amazing detail. Thank you!

[@joshuaychung]

Bravo! Going to try this later this week.

[@christopherjump9062]

Just finished do this to my 2014 Odyssey. Works like a champ!

[@georgecastaneda3261]

what part did you buy? I have a 2014 as well.

[@dprzyby]

What is the part number for the black motor assembly that you oiled and greased? I’d prefer to replace the whole thing. I have a 2012 touring.

[@dustinhickman1785]

What is the part number for the sliding door actuator for 2014 Odyssey? I see that you posted the 2006-2010. The next generation after 2010 is slightly different.

[@tombanks8651]

Worked very well, door still sticks alittle so I may just need a new actuator?

[@jordanlawrence4482]

Very concise and helpful, thank you!

[@mbook119]

Thank you for posting this.

[@mattriffey240]

Great stuff. Mine has this issue: it will work flawlessly for exactly 4 times after the battery is disconnected and reconnected. After that, the dash light for the door comes on and it will not function. I know you are not a fortuneteller but based on your experience, do you think the fix you offer would address my issue?

[@aussiepatriot5378]

excelletn - my ody slider is stuck shut - I cannot even open it manually - when I pull the door handel it seems to not engage the latch !

[@irfanbeig4800]

Awesome job. People may find that they have to pull hard to remove the panel. I am searching for the actuator at the moment. Don't want to pay $200 to the dealer. My door sometimes works with the switches but almost never in the first attempt with the handles. UPDATE: changed the motor (twice) in the actuator but that didn't solve the problem yet. I think there is something under it that is causing the problem. Update 2: the actuator is for $40 at Honda dealership. I want to confirm first that it is bad before buying it. Finally bought it from the dealer for$43. No it still DIDN'T fix the problem. Door opens with the remote but not smoothly with the handle. Solution: buy Sienna!

[@chrispaulocatay6811]

hi john thanks for sharing had a problem too, thanks again

[@carlschnackel3051]

Great video. I really hope mine goes this smoothly. I need to do this for a 2001, and the other videos I've seen (for the older Odyssey's) the mechanisms were buried inside the door and took a lot of work to get them out to where you could do anything with them. The doors on those weren't open at all, like yours is. Like I said, I really hope mine is this easy. Mine is continuing to draw electricity - the lock continues to try to work - and within a few days the battery is dead. I don't want to open it up until I get the new part to make sure parts don't get lost. I'm sure I'll find out.

[@larry1481]

What kind of oil should I use to lubricate the motor?

[@garyworkman75]

Probably a little late for you, but 3in1 oil would be my choice.

[@pepper9302-l3v]

​@@garyworkman75 but not too late for me. Thank you.

[@TactiCali27]

Exactly what I needed. What lithium grease and oil did you use

[@JCLinInterests]

Whatever i had laying around in the garage. Nothing special.

[@davidhill8407]

@@JCLinInterests is that black part the 'door lock actuator' or the door release actuator? I'm finding confusing information online about the difference. I have a 2012.

[@JCLinInterests]

@@davidhill8407 It's the door lock actuator, similar to this one: amzn.to/3lwp8w4

[@dustinhickman1785]

@@JCLinInterests what is the part number for the door release actuator for 2014 Odyssey? I see you posted the part number for the 2006-2010 but the part for 2014 was different.

[@JCLinInterests]

@@dustinhickman1785 I ended up having to replace the entire assembly for the LEFT side sliding door: Honda Part Number: 72662-TK8-A31AZ It's about $200 if you get the good-friend discount. Well worth the money spent.

[@lingkeepa2562]

Yeap! Let me follow your channel first and then I would say "this is a really helpful video.

[@dillingworth1]

Thank you ! Loved your tutorial.

[@jessisu27]

Hi JL.. I appreciate your time for share.. I have this problem.. This same door just open but dont close.. Open with main bottom control door control key handle in/out....... But don't close.. (bips like a problem) i was wondering if that little spring maybe broke.. I dont know is that is the spring's function. Or other thing..... I tried with fuse and nothing..motor sounds good.. Open perfect... But i repeat.. Dont close... Just manually may you help me please🙏

[@ThanhTran-ez9pk]

Mine had the same problem as your, how did you fixed it? TIA

[@familiadinizemwashingtondc3072]

Thanks my friend

[@541Maxim]

the trouble that i am having is the door functions flawlessly when opened from the inside. However if you utilize the outside door handle it tries to open and stops. Is this somewhat like the problem you were having ?

[@JCLinInterests]

No. Our problem occurs irrespective of side of opening attempt.

[@541Maxim]

Thank you I will be ordering the actuator shortly and hope that is the problem. Thank for the quick reply

[@JoeNemrow]

@@541Maxim Did a new actuator solve your problem? I am having the same issue that it only stops when using the outside door handle.

[@541Maxim]

@@JoeNemrow I haven't had the time to repair it yet

[@johnolsen2042]

Our doors have just been getting worse and worse! Any advice before I dive into this repair?

[@jthomasolsen]

Followup: Followed these instructions and the doors are opening and closing like new in our 2012 EX-L! The hardest part was removing the doors - you definitely have to pull on them a bit harder than feels comfortable at first. I found a trim puller tool at Wal-Mart for $5 and I would personally highly suggest it... I also lost the pin for the first handle - using the towel method in the video works brilliantly but it really causes the little "C" clip to fly! I would suggest closing all doors before doing it so it doesnt leave the car... I also found a bag of replacement clips at the local autoparts store for $5 or so.

[@henrylee2964]

Good job. my right rear sliding door keeps blowing the fuse when i reset it so it might be more than a bad motor.

[@MrJaypatel003]

2012 odyssey touring Passenger side sliding door not opening manually nor power. Is it same exact process and parts motor ? Please send link for parts you ordered. I hear solid sound of clicks when unlocking door and then pulling door handle outside to open no sound nothing happens and not open at all for trying everything. Please suggest so I can start popping door panels. Thanks in advance

[@kaleenaluther7795]

Any suggestions for the 2018 and the door won't open??

[@joshuaschuettenhelm2596]

Thank you! Honda wanted to charge $535 for this job.

[@ksdurg]

I think this may be my problem. First the door wouldn't close the last 1/4 " which led to the annoying door ajar alarm. But once I got it closed it won't open now. I hear it starting to engage, then it stops. So I'll watch your video a couple of times and give this a try.

[@jhpxc11]

I have a 2016 Odyssey. Water somehow got into the latch actuator (black part taken apart in video) and the motor is rusting. Does anyone know a direct replacement part for the motor? Or where to buy just the latch actuator?

[@younesshannouz]

My both door wont open so can i get this done with door locked

[@seshachary5580]

very nice and educative. thank you regards,

[@elBorikua]

Does anyone have the part number for the actuator? It looks similar to the one for the pre-2010 Odysseys. Going to try it our, but if it doesn't work...

[@younesshannouz]

My door won't even unlock can I still use ur methods

[@denisquin2992]

The best video

[@ajphilipp]

My door is stuck shut. Can I get that panel off without having the door open?

[@JCLinInterests]

I am willing to bet that you CAN. It'll be tricky to unplug the window slider switch connector, and that should be about it.

[@ajphilipp]

@@JCLinInterests Thanks. It seems to be stuck though down at the bottom by the cup holder...Just pull harder?

[@JCLinInterests]

It's attached by clips. A little tug should do the trick. The clips are plastic. Can always get more of them.

[@ajphilipp]

@@JCLinInterests I think something must be interfering with the panel as I just pulled as hard as I possibly could and it will not pop out at the bottom...

[@adamr1637]

@@ajphilipp I'm in the same situation--did you get the panel off or the door open? Any tips would be much appreciated. :)

[@derejeasfaw6171]

Nice work thinks

[@juanluispanequeinfante5985]

Hola

[@ridickson4703]

Mine will open automatically, but will not close as such. I have to switch to off and pull it close. HELP!

[@timmtreazise1778]

I did Same But now lite on Dash still Shows Slide Door Still lit up???

[@S3RG1020]

What is the Part number

[@JCLinInterests]

Read the video description.

[@richardrobishaw1934]

Great- but I can’t even open door to remove panel!

[@simongu8649]

I have the same problem with my 2015 Odyssey. The driver-side sliding door is stuck closed.

[@robmcclintock1307]

Have a 2002 that slide door behind driver is STUCK shut. Have tried everything. Any ideas?

[@robmcclintock1307]

When you pull the outside handle, it does make a motor noise like it is trying to open but nothing happens and you cannot manually override either.

[@DylanBarber-q7w]

So how does this show me how to get in there when tye DOOR WONT OPEN literally title of video

[@JCLinInterests]

Manually pull it open!

[@denisquin2992]

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