Stiff Door Handle & Lock, T1N Sprinter

[@chrisjones5382]

Thank you for everything that you do for the T1N community

[@stevericketts9883]

Thanks!

[@dogbone6315]

Due to broken plastic piece in channel I recently had my door apart several times. Then I couldn’t open it from the inside. Eventually found the problem. One of the times I rerouted the harness wires. Thought it would lay better. It didn’t. It pushed the cable out of wack causing a bend. Once again, thanks for the vid. After I make my part for the window channel, I’ll re-inspect the cable for kinks.

[@luisnascimento2191]

Aprendendo um pouco mais, a cada vídeo de vcs que eu assisto! 👏👏👏

[@SlimTortoise]

Over many years of owning a T1N sprinter (21 years) I have always used some silicone oil spray in the door lock and handle etc, never had a problem. Not sure if it has made the difference?

[@FloridaVanMan]

Keeping it slippery definitely helps the parts age and wear slower.

[@nmartin5551]

Door lock maintenance. It’s on the list….

[@kodiak4240]

Another useful video. Thanks.

[@johnzurbriggen713]

My bottom roller that goes closest to the passenger seat is missing, it was still opening until this morning. Now it’s stuck on that slider area. I guess I need to remove the bolts inside the door to be able to open it, then try to see what it’s hung up on. However I’ll probably have to try to keep the door from falling 🤷🏼‍♂️ I love my van but geezus these things are a constant struggle having to tinker with things all the time 🤦‍♂️😂 any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@FloridaVanMan]

Bottom roller missing on the slider usually makes closing very difficult. If the arm is still there and the roller fell off the tip that tip bay be caught behind the plastic track on bottom of the removable step. This step should be taken out occasionally for cleaning and must come out to replace the roller. If you replace these of rollers adjust the door to close perfectly after each part. DO NOT replace all rollers at once then try to adjust the door or you will probably have a long & bad day. amzn.to/3ZF3xYm

[@richj8992]

What is that secondary lock in the driver's door?

[@FloridaVanMan]

He said a name brand but I couldn't;t find anything on them.

[@ChrisLoew]

Silicone the cable when exposed?

[@utahjohn5480]

Nice work

[@matthewsconzo3440]

Any idea/solutions for why front door handle won’t lock if the door is open? Locks fine when door is closed but unable to push in to lock if the door is open. See you in 2 weeks!

[@FloridaVanMan]

That is a design feature intended to help up NOT lock keys in the van. The sliding door might lock then close but all others should not lock unless already closed. Looking forward to Philly!!!

[@Earthquakezz]

To everyone, I have a 2006 T1N 140 WB, and of course dash is is old, any ideas on how I could improve it a little? Like certain dash parts, etc? Thanks

[@FloridaVanMan]

I'll be playing with dash parts from donor vans soon. Ideas I will try include torch heating like our bumper video and Meguiar's All Surface Interior Cleaner. Probably will include ArmorAll and show side-by-side comparison.

[@robenhenni8463]

Very interesting video again, but also a question, the extra door lock?

[@FloridaVanMan]

I asked about that too, anticipating this question, and I made a note so I could answer. Then I lost the note. :(

[@robenhenni8463]

@@FloridaVanMan Okay it's built in very well ❤️‍🩹

[@donalddeveau4238]

Looking for engine 2003dodge sprinter t1n

[@FloridaVanMan]

I have one OM612 on the shelf, ready to drop in. I'm cleaning up my hoard & making deals! I'll install it or load it for your shipper.

[@lkny1999]

Hi

[@steedofsouthasia]

Thanks man, I am watching your videos to fix so many of my 2005 Dodge sprinter 2500 problems. You are an awesome mechanic if you call yourself a mechanic. If you call yourself a technician you are awesome technician. If you call yourself a Florida van man than you are awesomest Florida van man. I had so many problems in my van electrical, WiF, check engine light, traction, abs everything was on man. I have been trying to fix the problems this way and that way nothing worked. Turned out that my fuse box was loose. ＼⁠(⁠◎⁠o⁠◎⁠)⁠／