Doors open by themselves when van is sitting idle

Tiny
JACK RIGAZIO
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  • 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Van has sliding doors, and tailgate automatic features. Sliding doors activate on their own opening and closing for no reason. Can be very dangerous for passengers or theft from van. I cannot drive this car because of this problem. Please help.
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 AT 8:10 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Sounds as if there is a problem with the door actuators, this is most unusual. I would not try and adjust or mess with the actuators, I would get a dealer to test the system with a factory diagnosis laptop. There may be a problem with the control module as well, a re-flash of the module if there is an up date may also help.
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 AT 7:49 PM
Tiny
HADFIELD13
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Electrical problem
2005 Chrysler Town and Country V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 76,000 miles

The passenger side automatic door doesn't open automatically-only manually. The drivers side automatic door works as it should. What could be the problem?
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:44 PM (Merged)
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BDDUKE
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I had this same problem on my T&C. Turned out, one of the wires that controls the power to the door had gotten pinched in the door somehow and had been cut. The only reason I figured it out is that one day when trying to figure it out, I noticed a spark in the lower track. In looking closer, I found the cut wire. I was able to splice it back together and secure it to the plastic "chain" that is supposed to protect the wires and since then, no problem.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:44 PM (Merged)
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JVOGE383
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On my 05 T & C both power sliding doors will pop open but this will not power slide. I am not sure where I should start looking to fix the problem
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:45 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Start by checking fuses. If they are good, then the motor will need check to see if it is receiving power.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:45 PM (Merged)
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BRITTANYSNANA
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Electrical problem
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 52000 miles

My sliding back door on the driver's side will start to open with any of the mechanical buttons, but will only open about 8 or 10 inches and it stops. If I try to close it from an open position, it will stop in the same place it stops when I try to open it. Manually, I have no trouble opening or closing it. I have looked for obstructiions, etc. But have found nothing. Any suggestions?
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:45 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi:

I would look for a bolt on the track that is loose and moving around while the door is moving.

Joe
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:45 PM (Merged)
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SPONZ4
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Electrical problem
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 6 cyl Automatic 101000 miles

my passenger side door -when you push the open button oonly opens about 5 inches than stops. When opened manually and you push the close button the door closes to about 5 inches of close then stops. What is causing this? The driver door works ok. Also the passenger side door is used about 5 times as much as the driver side door.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:45 PM (Merged)
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RBRIGHT677
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I had this same problem and I found there was a broken wire in the harness below the door. If you are handy, you can easily make the repair yourself.
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 AT 6:45 PM (Merged)

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