FIX: Honda Odyssey Sliding Door Cable: Step-by-Step DIY Guide (2011-2017)

In this video, I'll guide you through the step-by-step process of replacing the sliding door cable on your Honda Odyssey (years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). By following this step-by-step DIY guide, you'll be able to fix your Honda Odyssey's sliding door cable without any prior mechanical experience and with average mechanical aptitude. I'll provide a list of parts and tools required, as well as detailed explanations, visual demonstrations, and insider "pro tips" to ensure a successful repair. You'll save hundreds of dollars by avoiding expensive dealership visits and gain the satisfaction of repairing your vehicle on your terms.
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Steps to "button up" at the end:
1. Reattach the outside trim panel that covers the slide channel
2. Reinstall the large inside trim panel (don't forget to reconnect electrical connections)
3. Reattach front and rear weather stripping
4. Reinstall the rear sill plate
5. Reinstall the sill plate
6. Reinstall the middle seat
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[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Viewer Alert: While watching the video, @sethjones5250 noticed at the 41:00 mark that I forgot to reinstall the nut that holds the spool on the spindle shaft. While the door continues to operate flawlessly after more than four months (the cables and cover are apparently holding the spool In position) I would not recommend anyone copying my mistake! My apologies for not catching this at the time of recording. I have no idea what happened to that wayward nut!

[@amyjones3355]

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[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

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[@denzelhughes3707]

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[@cliffmontagnoli1886]

I noticed that too. I was talking to my computer screen but I suppose you didn't hear me. hahah

[@EMPYS]

I hope this works on my 2008 Odyssey. My mechanic made me believe he fixed both of my doors with new parts back in December, and while he supposedly saved me some money (dealer just quoted me $750 for whole assembly, and $364 for labor), he cost me over $3K telling to put a newer motor on it when my van broke down, and it's badly rotted underneath!!! Now I'm too i invested into fixing this van, and have to fix the passenger side sliding door again, when the Honda dealer manually opened the door and broke the cable, after claiming they fixed the door from not responding to open electronically. The guy didn't even take responsibility for breaking it and said the wire looked old and rusted, and my other mechanic was to blame in his eyes. Twice I went to the dealer, and came out terribly worse than the problem I brought it there for! I'll try to update my comment if and when I get the door done myself. Thank you for the detailed tutorial. You're a 💎 gem!

[@atomwillard]

You are the man! Incredibly thankful for this video. I replaced the passenger side, and like a commenter below I discovered that on the passenger side the cables are wound around the spool in the opposite direction (the front cable winds around the back of the spool). Enormous headaches on the passenger side due to a massive air-handling unit that blocks the rear cable exit. I couldn't figure out how to remove it completely. I was able to loosen the unit enough to work around it and only lost one bolt to the void in the process.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great job! I’m glad you got it figured out!

[@diegofarias4346]

Thanks for posting this video. The dealer quoted $1,300 to replace the cable. But, I was able to complete the passenger side without any significant issues using this video. For the passenger side, please note that the air unit does not need to come out. Only unscrew it and tilt it carefully to access the area needed. An extra long drive is needed with a tilted adapter and a magnet so the nuts don't fall behind the air unit.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great advice! There are a few slight differences between the two sides. I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@robertdollar2162]

Thank you for your video! I truly appreciate the step by step instruction explaining every detail. A $20 part and accomplishment feels so much better than spending over a $1000 for someone else to do it. Thank you so much!

[@user-kw6zo7zi3s]

Thanks for taking the time to provide this. This is the second time I have replaced the cable. Hoping to make the first frustrating repair easier. You touched on the poor advice I previously relied on for stringing the cables on the spool "backwards" which required a second take apart and figure out the correct winding by trial and error. Thanks for clarifying this!!! Also winding the back first and putting the spool in the compartment while completing the shorter front length is genius! You have made this easier and I am excited (not terrified) to pursue this repair the second time with an more friendly approach. Will share final post correction update. Thanks!!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great! Thanks for the kind words, but I can’t accept the “genius” title. What you didn’t see is the hour I spent doing it wrong and trying a bunch of different methods before figuring out the one that made the cut. 😅

[@danielhirtz]

Thank you sooo much for this video. It made it really clear what to do. One thing I figured out is that the back cable goes in on the front side of the spindle when fixing the passenger side door. That's maybe why some people say it needs to be that way. I first did it the other way but the cable were crossing each other and I knew that couldn't be right. So I did the opposite of your instructions and it's all working! Thanks!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I'm glad that you got that figured out! If my passenger side cable breaks, I will make a video for that side too.

[@usernamesrlamo]

Yes it does. It took me two trials before I figured it out!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@usernamesrlamo - Great job figuring it out!

[@ericgoverno8348]

You are the man!!! Saved me $1000 - $1300. For anyone else doing the passengers side, as another commenter noted, rear cable goes in the front of the spool for passengers side. Also, don’t be scared by the rear a/c unit. Take out three visible bolts around the perimeter, and gingerly pull it slightly forward out of the way so you can get to the rear cable guide nuts. Cut my hands up pretty good, lost 2 10mm sockets behind the a/c, and one of the cable guide bolts, but it’s secure with two. And it works!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the great feedback and advice to others changing the passenger side cable! In my opinion, all socket sets should come with multiple 10mm sockets!

[@cooptooploop]

This was what I needed. The other guys need to watch this video to fix the broken cable. Thanks for the great tips and step by step

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@emmalei1910]

Thank you so much!!! I bought the part and all the tools on Amazon for under $60. It took us about two hours. If I were to do it again it would take less than half of that. All your tips were spot on!! We couldn’t get the pin on the door out, so we just ended up removing the 2 bolts that attached that part to the door and it was quick! Thank you so much!!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great job! Yeah, the pin can be a bear. It’s in such an awkward spot and angle. I’m glad you improvised and figured it out. 👍🏼

[@jodihecker4958]

Thank you SO much for this video! The cable on the only working door on our 2011 Odyssey snapped and with 3 small kids and 2 large dogs to load and unload it was a real headache. Not only was I able to replace the cable on the driver's side, I felt confident enough to replace the motor and cable on the passenger side. We've got 2 working doors now and easily saved $1,500-$3k in labor costs! Also, your tip for sliding the door open (instead of midway) before wrapping the cables was crazy helpful. I am so grateful to you.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Wow, you put a huge smile on my face! We have four pre-teen kids and the cable that broke was where my wheelchair-bound son sits! Thankfully, we didn’t add any doge into the mix! 😂 Also, good job on the driver’s side. I haven’t personally done that job, but I hear it’s much more difficult! 👩🏻‍🔧💪🏼

[@JLVTV]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Dealer quoted me $1500 and my mechanic said around $1000 to get it fixed. $40 and a couple of hours. Got it done and followed all your instructions! Thank you so much! Super helpful video!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Fantastic! Great job!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dustinwilson3207]

Thank you for this - I was able to replace the driver side door cable system because of this video. I did have a lot of trouble getting the door pin out so I just removed the bracket with no issue. Appreciate you taking the time to put this together. Sincerely, a non-handy person.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Your last sentence made my day! Thank you for the kind words!

[@nyrider8396]

Just did mine, saved me a lot of $$. I was having a hard time getting the c clip on the slider, decided to remove the two bolts which was much easier. ** if you doing the passenger side, front cable goes to the back of spool and back cable to the front.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great points. Thanks for the feedback!

[@brianmckittrick8665]

Amazingly thorough and very helpful video. I really appreciate your attention to detail and walking us through every step. Thank you!!!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're very welcome! That was my goal!

[@FriendsofDogsandCats]

Wow, Thanks for that great, patiently delivered video. I always refer to KZbin as the "University" where I go for a lesson on many things, and you have provided a "Master Class " with this video. Kudos to you, my man, for a class well done.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're very welcome! Your comment put a big smile on my face! KZbin has been a lifesaver over the years, so I'm happy to give back in this small way.

[@meleahekstrand8549]

Thank you so much for this repair video! It worked. We had a special situation that we could not get our door to open at all, it would not budge. We were able to get the inside side panel off without opening the door and removing the floor board. We were able to pull the panel back but not completely remove it. Once we opened the motor and cut off the cables that were wound so tight, we were finally able to open our door and do the door steps and take off the outside panel of the van. It was about a 6 hour job for us because we spent the first 1.5 hours trying to get the door to release. So grateful this worked. We did use your Amazon link to order our part. Thank you for making this video.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I'm glad the video was helpful and that you were able to get the door open! Thank you for using the link. That and your comment make the work of producing worth it!

[@MCgt1]

Hello "He Can Fix Anything" your video is very detailed and visual is great. You have boosted my confidence to get this job done. Im a DiY on my own vehicle definitely! Thank yoy very much From the Valley of the Sun 117° ☀️

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the kind words! You put a smile on my face! 😁 Actually, I’m planning to change the name of this channel to “YOU Can Fix Anything”. I think that name better aligns with the purpose and mission of my work here. Please take care of yourself. 117 degrees is nothing to play with! Make friends with someone who has an air conditioned shop. 😂👍🏼

[@jalalfares7466]

Excellent and very helpful…followed the steps and fixed my sliding door. Thanks a lot

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome! I’m happy it helped!

[@rschleg1]

Thanks for the great video, outstanding technique for rewinding the spool.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the encouraging comment. The rewinding technique is one that I figured out on the fly!

[@knoxautosalesinc9746]

Awesome video, and great explanation of everything. Will help save A LOT of time. Thanks!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome! Thank for the encouraging words! 👍🏼

[@steveypark]

This is by far the best walkthrough video I have watched on anything hands down. Every single detail covered, nothing left to question. Thanks a gazillion!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome a gazillion! 😂 Thanks for the feedback!

[@lyloon2050]

Thank you for this helpful video. That's what I need 👍

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful! 👍🏼

[@makeandbreak127]

Thank you for this. I just fixed our minivans door. The gear thing was all torn up and I used a file and sandpaper to clean out all the grooves. Also, I couldn't knock out the pin and was afraid I was going to break the window, so I unbolted the hinge from the door - just had to level it after and it worked out great. Thanks!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad it helped! The pin is in an awkward place and can be tough to know out. Good job improvising and getting everything lined and leveled again!

[@chevyhighrider]

Thank you for the video. You did a great job and I found it very helpful.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome! Happy to help!

[@jodygroff3031]

This is such a helpful video… and the comments from other users, too. Ours is broken on the passenger side. Unfortunately, we got everything opened up, the cover off the motor, removed the nut with some effort, unlike yours that was loose, and found the spool wouldn’t budge. It looks like the cable broke because the motor seized up. 😭😭😭😭 We will either order a new motor or leave the door as manual-use like the good old days. No biggie. Better than the last six months we’ve been going without that door. At any rate, thank you for saving us the cost of the labor and the stress of trying to figure out how to do this job. Your channel will be my go-to for other odyssey repairs.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Wow, thank you for the kind words! I'm sorry to hear that it looks link your motor is seized. Ugh! We did the old-school manual route during the winter, which wasn't fun. If you decide to replace the motor and assembly later, it is a much simpler installation. If you can afford it, I would also recommend using a genuine Honda replacement.

[@davebeck8973]

Very informative video. Great job explaining this.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏼

[@mattsvideos9961]

Thank you it worked for me!!! Also I had the passenger side and the front cable goes on the spool first. Thank you for saving me money!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're welcome! I’m glad it helped. Whenever the passenger side cable breaks I will make a video for that project. It’s similar, but some things are opposite and a little different, as you discovered. I hope the saved money will be helpful somewhere else!

[@muhammadshakar3047]

Thank you very much for the detailed video.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zachjohnson7654]

Wow, you make it look so easy!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

For the most part, the job wasn’t too bad. Since I’m videoing the whole process, it takes me twice as long. However, I’ll be honest, the winding of the spool took a few takes while I figured out the best position of the door and the simplest winding method. Thanks for watching!

[@fredlabonte6883]

Great video, an easy inexpensive fix! Thank for the instructions

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You did the hard work. I’m glad the video helped!

[@adventurez2170]

Well done, great detailed video... Thank you.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the encouraging feedback! You put a smile on my face! 😁

[@eddie2949]

Great video for this repair. Made things a lot easier. Thanks

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You bet! I’m glad it helped!

[@tharakairugalbandara4057]

Thanks for posting this video.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're welcome. I hope it helped!

[@sizzlinBacon]

Thanks for the video. This is my second time replacing this cable. Seems like they last about 5 years or so. The tip about winding the spool when the door is fully open is fantastic.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad it helped. The winding process took a bit to get worked out. 😅

[@meymeygiterdone8194]

Thank you.. you do a awesome job.. you take your time and explain..

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@Crozierphotography]

This was a very helpful video. With this video I was able to replace the cable system in 2.5 hours. My car repair guy told me to not bother because you'd have to replace the whole motor etc, and just cut the wires and use it as a manual door. I decided to not take his advise. If I did it again I could do it under 2 easily. I bought the pre assembled and cut kid off amazon for $20 CAD. I wouldn't bother with the ones you have to crimp yourself. One thing to note that might make this easier is to not reattach your door to the slider assembly until almost the last step. this made spooling the bobbin easier.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great job! That last sentence is a great tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrish4443]

Well done video. Very helpful.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏼

[@jeremyah78]

Great video! Super helpful! Thank you😊

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thank you! Glad it helped!

[@jeremyah78]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto you bet it did! Got er done without a hitch, with your help, sir!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

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[@gummybears-n-crime1317]

Thank you! I only want to remove the cable not replace but this was helpful! My van is a 2005 beater from a previous owner’s abuse. But the engine is good. The cable snapped and the door only opens a few inches. Not paying to replace and I don’t trust us to replace even with helpful info like this. Creators Like this are invaluable. That’s me at 3:59 lol

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I’m glad it was helpful! Also, I try to not cut out the real experience of repairing cars, no matter how goofy. 😅

[@johngullotti]

Thank you very much. I broke a cable wrestling the door open after having the door frozen the day after a rain / ice storm and deep freeze. I bought replacement cables and a new door bracket because I thought the wheels might be worn out but I've been hesitant to begin the job without a clear picture of what I needed to do. When I saw that NewEgg had cables already threaded through the sleeves, I went and ordered those as a better option. Now I'm ready to begin on the next nice day here in late January in Connecticut. I'm a long time NewEgg customer and know and trust their customer service. I'll let you know how it went.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for sharing! I’m looking forward to hearing about your experience.

[@mikem4665]

Great video. My cable broke on the driver side so I replaced the cables and the bracket with the rollers since the door was starting to be a little jerky before the cable broke. It took me about 3.5 hours, but about 1.5 hours of that was starting and stopping your video! I could not get the pin out no matter how hard I tried, so I took the two bolts off and pounded the pin out on a vice. . Overall, not to bad, I just went at a steady pace. Saved me $1300, and I'm now ready to do the passenger side if that ever breaks. Thanks again for a great how to video!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great job! That pin has bested more than a few people. If your passenger side breaks, be sure to read this comments section as several people have shared tips on changing that side (it’s a bit different).

[@mcleanallen5670]

This tutorial was great! I’ve dealt with opening and closing the door manually for about a year because I thought I needed to buy the Honda OEM cable and motor assembly. Thanks to this video I was able to buy the cable on Amazon for less than $30, and fix it in less than three hours. I had a difficult time taking the door pin out to remove the rollers, so I ended up unbolting the door side of the hinge. While this made it easy to extract the pin, at the end of the install the door was not automatically closing. After a bunch of troubleshooting, I realized I misaligned that bracket when bolting it back on. So I’d advise against removing that bracket. If you do remove it, make sure to put it back on exactly how you pulled it off.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for sharing your hard-earned lesson. I'm glad you got it working again!

[@TruongLe-eo8kh]

Thank you for this very informative video. I ordered using your link. It took 2 days for prime to get 2 sets of cable to my house but I only did the left side driver side slide door. It took me 1 and half hour to tear down and get to the motor with bird nest on the spindle just like the video depicted.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great job! Im glad the video was helpful.

[@TruongLe-eo8kh]

The left door is fixed now. Waiting for the other goes bad since I have extra cable. I ordered the crimping tool but won't need it. Thanks

[@user-mi5ky9ri9k]

Thank you for this excellent video, it was a HUGE help to me. My cable broke on the passenger side which is much harder to replace because the AC blower blocks the back cable unit. Royal pain to get around. I had to disassemble a good portion of the blower. My advice is to go with the cable only approach if your passenger side door is broke.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m sure I’ll get a chance to replace the passenger side at some point, so I’ll make a video then for the other half of people doing this repair.

[@acousticstrings]

Thank you you’re a genius much appreciate it

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome! I’ll be sharing your “genius” comment with my wife! 😂

[@cozzby]

Thanks man! 1.5 hrs and its working.. my cable was jamed in the spool and could not get it out.. had to pull the cable with pilers which may or may not have bent over some of the channels on the spool. Couldn't find a place to get a replacement spool so just ended up using it and seems to be working for now.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great job! Yeah, sometimes when the cable breaks and we continue to open and close the door by force, things get pretty jammed up.

[@jamesb5863]

Thanks for the video. Great tip about having the door open all the way and winding the back cable first. Winding the cables really wasn't hard at all. Also, thank you for the link to the cable assembly, it was so easy to not need to measure, cut and crimp the cable and it really wasn't that much more expensive (it was like $33 v $25, but Amazon had 10% off coupon). The only thing I did differently was taking the rear door slider out. I marked the hinge (so that when I bolted it back it would go right back to the original spot) and then just took out the two bolts, this seemed easier than messing with the E clip and punching out the pin, the repair manual states that the torque for those two bolts are 22 lbf-ft.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad opening the door all the way helped you too. I kinda figured that out as I was struggling with rewinding the cable and thinking through the best approach. A few people have had difficulty removing the e-clip and pin, so they resorted to removing the bolts. Marking the hinge was a great idea! Thanks for sharing the torque spec.

[@Yevko]

great video!!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thank you!! 👍🏼

[@Rayydeem1]

Great job sir

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thank you, sir!

[@cryptogreen3578]

Really helpful man🎉🎉🎉

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad to hear that! 🎊 🎊🎊

[@aaronmorrow1]

Thank you! I was not able to get the pin out so I traced around the edge with a sharpie and made sure the divots on the edge facing me were lined up when I reattached the door connector.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad to hear. Great idea about tracing with a sharpie! The pin can be a challenge to get under the head, but once it starts moving, you’re golden.

[@LOVEJITV]

Great and thorough video :) Im going to pull fuse 7 until I can get help😂😅

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You can do it! 👍🏼

[@smiledochillINGO]

Great video! Couple things I found out: reinstalling the long horizontal exterior panel was almost impossible to simply reverse the process. Exponentially easier to remove the clips from the car, place them in the slots they go into on the panel, then carefully aligned them to the holes and pop the entire panel in place. To remove the clips, align them so the shelf is horizontal, 2 flat screwdrivers also aligned horizontal and between the clip and car, and press both toward the center while pulling the clip out. I also found it easier to remove the bearing mechanism from the door by unscrewing the 2 bolts that attache the entire thing to the door instead of taking it apart at the hinge.

[@chuckcoffee]

@smiledochillINGO Thanks for the comment on the panel reinstall. I wanted to clean and lubricate my passenger door. It was acting up I think primarily due to dirt and no lube. Got the panel off and your tip was great to make it easy to get the panel back on. Dioor is running a lot smoother now. If it turns out its more than this well this is great video. thanks to YOU Can Fix Anything: Auto

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the tip! I'm planning to take the exterior panels off both sides to apply some grease. While I didn't have trouble with reinstallation previously, I will try your suggestion.

[@m.tyler2426]

Great job. Thanks for

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome!

[@TylerJFrazier]

Hello and thanks for the amazingly thorough video. I completed both the driver and passenger side doors on our 2015 Odyssey about 5 weeks ago. 1. The drivers side is way easier and glad I did that one first. Also, the wire made a clean break and everything was quite clean in the spool on my driver side motor. 2. The passenger side was a bear. I was stressed about dropping bolts and it was simply much more difficult to access everything. The spool was a jumbled mess of tattered wire - pretty much what’s shown in the video. As a result, the ridges of the spool weren’t quite as pronounced as they probably should be but I cleaned it up and it works, albeit not the smoothest close of an automated door. I do have a question for you/anyone that might have insight. The driver side door, that was clean and relatively easy to go back together has frequent issues fully closing. I would say maybe 30% of the time the door makes it about 2/3 the way shut, then does a hesitation and opens back up. This is remedied by either trying again a few more times or trying to muscle it past that point to get the door to fully close. Is this a common problem anyone else has experienced? Could this be something that I did during re-assembly causing this? Note the only deviation I made from the video was removing the two bolts holding the door on, then removing the pin and putting the bolts back on. Could my door by un level? Is there something I could clean or lubricate that might help? My wife is ready to sell the van and get a new one, and with 205K miles it might be close anyway, but I wanted to get another year or two out of it if possible. Thanks again for the great video and appreciate any insight you all might have.

[@knoxautosalesinc9746]

You can purchase a replacement upper roller. I am addressing the passenger side motor and noticed the upper roller wheels are shattered (I assume from forcing it open/closed over and over). This is causing enough resistance that will make the motor stop and re-open.

[@TylerJFrazier]

@@knoxautosalesinc9746 Great tip. Thanks so much for the reply and best of luck with your repair too!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the feedback and great question. Checking the rollers as @knoxautosalesinc9746 suggested is a great idea. Also, check the upper rail where the roller rides for deformation or damage. I didn’t show it in the video, but when I was trying to slide the door open by force, I deformed the rail and bent it out a bit. I was able to put it back in the original position with few strategic hammer blows (be careful). Let me know your fix!

[@PaulOnstott]

Thanks for this very helpful video. My door is opening but only manually. How can I know if the problem is the cable or the motor?

[@KRUSTIY]

Gracias muy bien explicado

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

¡de nada! Me alegro que haya ayudado.

[@sulaimanaboud6536]

Hi man by God is there any way to thank you ? Thank you not enough for you saw your video step by step I did it I just done right now I saved a lot of money it’s just cost me 58$ you are my brother God bless you ❤

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Wow, this puts a HUGE smile on my face! Great job! 🙌🏼

[@user-hv5bi8mi9z]

Great video, but I needed to wind the front cable from the back - it was for the passenger side sliding door - then install the rear cable - I did it with the door closed.

[@jesse24689]

Thank you for this tip, it made it easier for me doing my passenger door!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Good tip! If I were to make this video again, knowing what I know now, I would definitely add a disclaimer that if you are changing the passenger-side cables, then the cable installation and winding process is opposite. I’m glad you figured it out! 👍🏼

[@MrSmith-qc9tn]

Same.

[@noknokbernardo-ip2xd]

I'm here in Philippines thanks for your video.. I'm Incounter that unit same model.. Automatic sliding door problem.. I fix tomorrow I try may best to fix it thankyou for your video

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome! Let me know how it goes.

[@603MoxieMomma]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! As a housewife with a "can do" attitude, I was able to repair our 2012 Passenger side sliding door with one major edit. Because I was doing the opposite side of the car, I mirrored his instructions for winding up the cable to the spool. I CLOSED my sliding door to wind up the cable. This made my front cable longer and my rear cable shorter BECAUSE I also had to reverse and put the forward facing cable in the BACK of the spool and the rear cable in the front (OPPOSITE of how he does, and warns you not to do so).*If I did it his way, my cables criss-crossed at the white roller housing before the spool and I figured that would cause major rubbing and break again eventually. Once I figured out that, It was a simple as he showed. ** Also note, the Passenger side does have the AC blower unit that makes the rear cable housing **very** hard to reach. I have small hands and was barely able to squeeze one in there, but I had to loosen the blower unit with 10mm bolts and peel back a little more of the interior trim near the trunk.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

First off, WOO-HOO!!!! GREAT JOB!!! I have a daughter with the same attitude. One time when I was out of the country, our clothes dryer stopped working. She was able to use Google to diagnose the problem (burnt thermal fuse) and KZbin to complete the repair! Second, if I was to make this video again, I would add a disclaimer stating what you just said. I’ve had a handful of people with the same situation. Thankfully, just like you, they were all able to improvise and figure it out!

[@603MoxieMomma]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto Thank YOU! Yes, I am definitely the handy-woman around the house. I have fixed previous Odyssey door rollers and our washing machine several times, all thanks to people like you who have created extremely helpful KZbin videos!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@603MoxieMomma - I’ve benefited from the collective wisdom of KZbin over the years, which is why I started this channel! If you’re interested, I have a new sister channel called You Can Fix Anything: Home. youtube.com/@YOUCanFixAnythingHome?si=R2T78In3KuV_xlq_

[@willytorrez990]

Thank you. Thank you 🙏 bless you. ... thank you.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are so welcome!

[@Robertodelomio]

Good video

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks!

[@niclindberg989]

thank you!!! just had to replace on my wife's van

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're welcome! I hope the video was helpful!

[@niclindberg989]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto very helpful. Only difference was I had to do passengers side and the spindle is different. Back cable goes on the front of the spindle and front cable goes on the back. But it was easy to figure out. 🙌🏽

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@niclindberg989- Yeah, a few people mentioned that in the comments. Glad you figured it out!

[@jeggolascuna2230]

Same problem with my odessey i will probably do this thanks for sharing

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome! Please not that if your broken cable is on the passenger side, the process is slightly different. Please scroll through this comments section for details. Let me know how it goes.

[@johnmaxwell984]

Great video. I had to do the passenger side which has the cable wound opposite this side. Procedure: Put door in MOSTLY closed position and FRONT cable winds on the back of the spool. Also, make sure to check slack on the outside of your van before testing. Front end of my cable somehow got underneath the track, which shaved off the cable coating. Lucky me, I got to do this twice. Grateful it only cost me $28 each time.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing. You are an expert now! 🙌🏼

[@wolf00359]

So last night I spent 12+ hours replacing the passenger cables only in a 2012 Odyssey. I almost gave up several times at various stages of the process. Mostly due to inaccessibility to the screws or at best super tight space to get anything onto them to loosen them or tighten them. The winding of the cables took me a while to figure out. The trick was to close the door all the way first. Then wind up the cable toward the back of the spindle by rotating it otherwise the cable twists. Then using the pulleys and their springs was then able to wind the rear cable on the front of the spindle and voila a perfect assembly. Remember don’t wind the cable on the spindle rather rotate the spindle to wind in the cable.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I’ve had several people tell me that the passenger side is much more difficult than the driver side. If I get the chance, I’ll make a video specifically for the passenger side.

[@mskvarenina]

I’ve done this fix before replacing just the cables and not the entire assembly. Was a great deal of work and lasted only able 6 months before the cable broke. This time around I ordered the complete assembly. Was around $550 for the part. FYI, the part number for right (passenger) side is 72010-TK8-305. Driver side is 72050-TK8-305 Took about 2 hours to do and now all is well.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the feedback and for providing part numbers. It seems like some people have cables that break within a year or two, but most others have no problems. That’s one risk of buying non-OEM parts (that goes for parts from AutoZone and NAPA too). OEM parts are always the best, but you will pay for it. However, the ease of installation and high quality adds lots of value. It’s a decision each person needs to make for themselves. 👍🏼

[@michaelthompson3617]

How long did the other cable last? I thought about ordering the whole assembly from Honda, but it's $665 😢 in Ohio. This video is causing me to consider going in a different direction.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@michaelthompson3617 - after more than six months, my cable is still working perfectly. Generally, price is related to quality and genuine Honda parts will provide the highest quality at the highest price. However, if your motor is still working, it’s not necessary to replace the entire assembly. Tell me how it goes!

[@roberthormillosa7660]

Awesome awesome tutorial! The trouble spots are the door pin and getting the spindle back in. The pin - I took a flathead screwdriver and wedged it in with a few taps. It just needs to break away the first part and then it slides out nicely. The spindle reinstall was the most difficult. After I realized what those springs did I was able to stretch cables far enough to set everything into place. Broke a few clips removing the interior pieces which is lame. Luckily I have a set of honda clips set from amazon just waiting to be used.😀

[@smiledochillINGO]

I found it easier to not separate it at the hinge but rather remove the entire hinge mechanism from the door. It's 2 bolts.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Glad it worked out for you. By removing the pin, you don't have to worry about marking the bracket and realignment issues upon reassembly. I didn't have any trouble, but it has been a headache for some. Regarding the spindle, exercising the springs makes all the difference!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

True, but you want to be sure to mark the bracket location so you won't have alignment issues upon reassembly.

[@jesse24689]

Thank you so much, great instructions and this was very doable. I got it working in about 8 interruped hours. Had to file and sand my spool piece, and I put some dry lube on it for good measure. I noticed the outside track where the cable rubs slightly had a lot of dirt build up-- i cleaned that well and then sprayed dry lube there also. Thanks again for the really helpful video.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You're welcome! I used some WD-40 on the outside track, but using dry lube is definitely the better product… Especially if you live in a rural location and have to drive on gravel roads!

[@chrisahern8908]

Any ideas on where I can get the rollers for the sliding doors

[@salesmain2367]

great video, thanks for taking the time to do that, and where do I get the cables from? thanks again.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks! You can find links for tha cables in the description below the video. Tell me how it goes!

[@JDNLO123DC]

Awesome video, thank you!!! I opened up my left (driver) motor assembly and the rear white spring was broken. I superglued and crossed my fingers then installed the new cables. However, no luck. It immediately exploded :) Everything else was exactly like in the video. I've searched and can't find the name of the part or even the part itself online. It's all or nothing with the motor assembly. Does anyone have this part and you no longer need it? I'll buy it from you!!!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I would check out local salvage yards. If you find one, just pull out the entire assembly, motor and all! Also see if you can find a used one on eBay. Good luck! Tell me how it goes.

[@user-kw6zo7zi3s]

Passenger Side - Touring model 2011 - school of hard knocks lesson - for my model the rear air conditioner was in the way of the bolts for the rear pulley which goes to the outside rear of the sliding door. This was a major pain to remove the nuts for the rear pulley. My vocabulary was expanded during this effort. Had to loosen the air conditioning assembly, still difficult to complete with limited very awkward access to the nuts. Only lost one nut and one socket in the rear quarter panel - not funny by the way. Those two items will stay with the vehicle :). In hindsight, I would use the wire only kit for the passenger side repair if your model has the AC assembly in the passenger rear. regardless, thank you for the recommendation on spooling the pulley wheel with the door all the way back, back side cable first on the rear of the spool, brilliant advice. Unfortunately it appears my motor is bad (did not work after completion, and after checking the fuse supporting the right passenger door motor), so I will purchase a new replacement motor and use all the experience I now have to reinstall the new motor. Nice job on the video! Very clear, very informative, however the passenger side with AC will be much more challenging!!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Oof! You are not the first to comment and the difficulty of the passenger side and loss of tools! I’m sorry that it didn’t get the door working. You have the right attitude towards the experience. Even the worst experience provides some value if we are able to learn from it. Let me know how the motor replace goes!

[@edbreyer]

My cable snapped this morning because door had unknowingly frozen shut. This video will prove invaluable and I REALLY APPRECIATE you creating/posting it! Two quick questions: 1) Is it the same cable set from either NewEgg or Amazon? If not, do you recommend one over the other from a quality standpoint? 2) I worry about disassembling everything and discovering that (like you) they sent me the wrong cable lengths. Any chance you (or any viewers) know the correct cable lengths so I can measure what I receive BEFORE tearing the van down for replacement? Again - Thanks for all the assistance!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

If I remember correctly, I ordered it from Newegg because it was out of stock at Amazon. I used the part number from Amazon to search for the part, so it’s likely that they are from the same manufacturer. Amazon is a one-stop shop and has a good return policy IF you need to return it within 30 days. With Newegg, I was able to get the replacement part sent out because the seller know and admitted to it being a shipment of defective parts that, according to them, was a one-time fluke. I was able to get the part replaced months after they were obligated to do so.

[@edbreyer]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto Thanks for the reply! Do you recall approximate lengths of the correct cables? I'd like to verify they didn't send the wrong ones (like they did with you) BEFORE I disassemble the can.

[@tammyromel1005]

This is a great video we repaired the cable in about 2 hours but the door still doesn’t work we did replace the fuse and still nothing can you give us and more suggestions thank you Tammy

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Hi, Tammy. I’m sorry to hear the cable replacement didn’t fix the issue. Here are a few questions: -Was the old cable broken? What was its condition when you opened the housing where the spool and motor are located? -When you first noticed the problem, before attempting the repair, did the motor make any sound when you tried to open the door with either the button inside or by pulling the door handle? Does it make any sound now? -Have you verified that the switch on the dash that controls the door is on (sorry. Dumb question, but I have to ask)

[@larry1481]

Thank you for e great video. So I got the cable replaced. The door will open automatically. When trying to close, the door is close to being fully shut, but then stops and reopens. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Go to the end of my video and redo the steps to resent the home position. If that doesn’t work, you can try greasing the track. Also check to make sure the weatherstripping is reinstalled correctly. It almost sounds like there is something interfering as the door tries to latch shut. Let me know what you discover.

[@mrandruxa1985]

You have to remember that the left and right doors have mirror opposite in the way the roles work. So when you change the right side door the roller is the opposite so the guys in the other videos that said to start from the other side were NOT wrong they were just working on the other door and from their side it was correct. Other than that great info.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are correct. The cable winding process is opposite on the RH door.

[@mm86782]

Your video was super, I had both doors fail within just a couple weeks of each other on our 2013 Odyssey. I did the drivers side today following this video. Was easier then expect with your direction. The passenger side door motor however doesn’t make any noise when I push the button, so think I may need a motor for this side. Any suggestions?

[@mm86782]

I replaced the right side motor with a OEM used motor I got off eBay for $250. It was a little harder to replace with the AC unit on the right but worked good.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I apologize for the late reply! That's terrible that both doors failed! Before ordering a motor assembly, I suggest checking the fuse for the door. Otherwise, how did everything go?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

eBay for the win! Good tip!

[@jamiestemple6158]

Thank you for the video! I can’t find the link to buy the cable. Can you post it here or tell me how to find it? Thank you!!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Here is the link to buy the cable: Cable Repair Kit Assembly - (confirm fitment BEFORE ordering) Amazon: amzn.to/3N6jLUk

[@mohammadtariqzia7253]

Hello can someone guide me on which cable is for front and rear from the set of two cables as one of them is about 6 in longer?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Hello, Mohammad. The rear cable is the shorter one. Thanks for asking.

[@matthewmiller5824]

Hey @YouCanFixAnythingAuto, appreciate your time and the video. Do you discuss diagnosing the motor or the cable? Our 2016 Odyssey's driver sliding door recently stopped working and we have a cable that appears cut and is hanging out the side of the van. The sliding door light on the dash is on. I was just wondering at what point or how you determined that it was just the cable vs. the motor assembly? Thank you!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Great question! From what you are describing it appears that your cable broke. Diagnosis test: When the door switch is on and you push the button to open the door, does the motor make any noise? If so, the motor is probably still fine. If not, check the fuse to make sure it’s not blown. If the fuse is good, then the motor may also have failed. However, this really sounds like it’s just the cable that broke. If so, this video will take you through the repair step-by-step. Check the description for links to order the replacement parts. Watch the first few minutes of the video where I explain your repair options. Let me know how it goes!

[@matthewmiller5824]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto Thank you!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@matthewmiller5824 - You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@peterkupfer3762]

@matthewmiller5824 anything further on this? I'm in same situation and have same question. Thanks.

[@matthewmiller5824]

@@peterkupfer3762 yeah, I’ve decided to just order the complete motor and cable assembly from Honda and will install that. It’s 5x as expensive, but I’ve read that the install is easier and I don’t want to potentially have to do this twice if the motor is bad. The sliding door motor doesn’t make any noise when I push the button and the 20a fuse is still good. Hope this helps.

[@johnsteele8073]

You've got me stumped. Is it possible that the inside and the outside of the cable is opposite depending on which side of the car? I'm doing the passenger side and I'm absolutely positive the rear cable goes on the front side because that's the way I took it off... Assuming the bigger surface is the front

[@colbydraper]

I had the same issue

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@colbydraper It's likely to be opposite on the passenger side of the car. Thanks for the feedback!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

It's likely to be opposite on the passenger side of the car, especially if that's the way you took it off. Thanks for the feedback!

[@alialbaree1229]

Thanks for the video.. but how do I know the motor is not the issue?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Good question! If the motor is making a noise when you try to open or close the door with the buttons, it is probably OK. If it is silent, I would advise checking the motor fuse before ordering a new motor assembly from Honda. Let me know if it would be helpful to make a video on how to troubleshoot the motor.

[@jerryabrams7494]

It has worked for me right up until the end where the door needs to be reset from the control right after a battery disconnect. Tore it all apart and while the cables were off i noticed the motor would run until one way or the other consistent with the door opening and closing. Put it all back together this time opening the door and waiting for the motor to stop, then disabled the door. Put it back together with the same problem. The door will not respond to the controls after a reset. Put it in drive and it beeps so it knows the door is out of calibration. At this point i am stuck.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Hmmm… this is the first time I’ve heard of this issue. Did you repair the driver or passenger side? Have you tried going through the steps of the reset/calibration process again?

[@davidevans9440]

Is it a good idea to change the door bracket at the same time?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

If you have any concerns about the door brackets (I assume you mean the ones with the rollers), this is the best time.

[@johnsteele8073]

Passenger side reel is opposite-rear cable is on the front side of the reel and front cable is on the inside/backside of reel. Did mine today.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for adding to the knowledge base! Good to know!

[@johnsteele8073]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto Thanks for video. this info was critical for me.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@johnsteele8073 - That puts a big smile on my face! 😀

[@chrisahern8908]

I installed everything as shown. Then with the door in the open position from installation I hit the close door button and the wire all jammed up and tangled in the spool. I did have the wires spun tight during install they were not loose. What did I do wrong? Should I have closed the door manually then set the buttons like shown?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Maybe the wires were wound backwards, was it the driver or passenger side. The passenger side is wound the opposite direction. The reason I suggested moving the door open and closed manually is to verify that the spool and cables move freely. Let me know what you find out.

[@chrisahern8908]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto drivers side

[@IvanHernandez-p9o]

Would this be the same by change for the 2018?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

This is for model years 2011-2017. The Odyssey was redesigned in 2018, so it will be different (but may be similar).

[@simono346]

thx

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

You are welcome!

[@user-py2qv6dz9o]

So my husband is being a dork😅 and won’t try to fix it. Our local mechanic is quoting $1500! Im gonna try it. Thanks to this super detailed tutorial. The best ever. Do you lend yourself out as a husband? Kiddding. I’m already having questions though. The Amazon link for the recommended option #2 - is that the one that the cables were the incorrect length? And don’t use that one?? Should I just use the Newegg link instead? So it is the exact length needed? Thanks in advance!

[@smiledochillINGO]

I ordered option #2 and it worked. I think (legit not 100% sure) his point was that the company had a batch go out made in the wrong length but that was fixed. AND the company was pretty awesome about admitting the known issue and remedying it.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I'm sorry for my late reply! The other commenter was correct... It was just a bad batch from the manufacturer. How did it Go? I'm sorry about your husband being a dork. For whatever it's worth, I'm a dork too!

[@lp6wo]

Did your “sliding door” light come one when the cable broke? If so did it go out after disconnecting the battery for 10min

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

If by “sliding door light” you mean the warning light that informs you when a door is open or not completely shut, then yes, it did go off. However, if your sliding doo is completely shut and latched, even with a broken cable, the light will go off. That’s the only light I’m aware of. Please let me know if that answers your question.

[@lp6wo]

@@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto there was a light in the dash that said “sliding door”. Came on when the cable broke, went off after disconnecting the battery for few minutes. While it was on, the door motor was in some kind of “safe mode” and would not turn and once I reconnected the battery it went off and the motor turned confirming it was just the cable and not the motor. Was able to replace the cables in a little over an hour. Worst part was the broken cable was wrapped up pretty good on the wheel making it kind of a pain to get off. Thanks for the video. It made the job a lot easier

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

@@lp6wo - I’m glad you got it figured out. Great job!

[@gabrielas3198]

Would this be the same process for the passenger side?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

The passenger side is similar, but different. Please check out the comments section for tips from others regarding the passenger side repair.

[@sombongi]

Did he just forget to put back the 10mm nut that secures the black spool wheel? ( the one he said was loose when disassembling?) oh I guess others noticed it too.

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Yes, “he” did. 🙋🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ I posted a pinned comment admitting my mistake and advising others to not do the same.

[@gregr7947]

What if you cannot open the sliding door to begin with? Where do I start in that case?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I suggest that you start with removing the interior trim panels and cutting the two cables. One controls opening and the other closing. Let me know how it goes!

[@usernamesrlamo]

I replaced broken cables on the passenger side on a 2011 Odyssey. Push the button and door opens perfectly now. However when I push the button to close it gets nearly all the way, literally and inch or so from closing then its beeps a few times and opens back up. I can close it all the way manually. Ive checked for obstructions or any clear problems and don't see any. I've tried the reset method of holding both buttons down together and the method of holding them down the whole time while opening and closing the door and nothing seems to work Anybody have ideas what i can do??

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

Thanks for the question. I suggest getting inside and closing, but not latching, the door manually. Then use a flashlight to check the perimeter of the door on the inside for anything that may interfere or resist the final closing and latching functions. Very little resistance is needed to trigger the safety feature that reopens the door. Also consider spraying some WD-40 or light grease in the latch and on the door rollers and rail. Let me know how it goes.

[@psingh4369]

How to remove main cable wheele .?No puller work at there !!

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

We’re you able to get the cable spool off? Sometimes it helps to get a screwdriver or small pry bar behind it and work it gently from different angles (left, right, top and bottom). Be careful though! Let me know what happens and how you ended up removing it. 👍🏼

[@jerrys.t.9368]

Can I use this for a 2010 odyssey?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

This is for model years 2011-2017. The Odyssey was redesigned in 2011, so a 2010 will be different (but may be similar).

[@davidhayes7596]

What are the chances of converting these sliding doors to operate manually ?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

It’s actually pretty simple. All you need to do is cut the front and rear cables and turn off the powered door switch on your dash. The problem becomes when one of your doors is still working fine and the other has a broken cable. Then your constantly turning that switch on and off. Ask me how I know. 🫠

[@kevinjensen5450]

Do you, or anyone here, know if this will work on a 2018 Honda Odyssey?

[@YOUCanFixAnythingAuto]

I don’t know. There was a significant redesign of the Odyssey in 2018, so the parts and exact replacement process likely changed. It may be similar to what I demonstrated in this video, but I have not changed one on a 2018 and newer model. Let me know what you find. Thanks for asking!