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My 2002 Honda Odyssey’s sliding door won’t open. Any advice?
I bought an old Odyssey minivan to transport my drums from our rehearsal space to gigs and recording studios. But a month into having it, the sliding door is stuck. What do I do if my 2002 Honda Odyssey’s sliding door won’t open? Is this expensive to fix?
Matt Terzi · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In most cases, a 2002 Honda Odyssey’s sliding door won’t open due to the rubber door seal coming loose and jamming up the works. The door handle can break if you force it too hard, leaving you with two parts needing repairs.
If you haven’t done so already, try using the buttons that open and close the sliding door. If those aren’t responsive, try getting into the back from the front or rear hatch and open the sliding door from the inside, where you’ll have better leverage. Try to avoid putting too much force on the door latch itself.
If you can open the sliding door, you can check the door seal and see if that needs replacing. You can find a replacement seal on Amazon or call around to auto parts stores in your area. The seal slides in and doesn’t require special tools to install.
If the door opens manually but won’t open electronically, it’s most likely a sign that you’ll need to replace the door motor. This is a repair you can do yourself at home if you’re familiar with DIY car repair projects, but otherwise we recommend having a certified mechanic do this for you.
If this doesn’t help, something might be stuck in the door frame and blocking it. Unfortunately, you may need to visit a mechanic or a Honda dealership’s service center to get the door open again. We don’t want to recommend anything that might cause even more damage.
We hope this helps! Those door seals dry out and break down over time, which is most likely the cause of your issue. If so, it should be an easy and cheap fix. Let us know if you have any other questions or want to know more about reducing your
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