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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1999 🢒 Silhouette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Power Sliding Door (PSD) Opening Symptoms

Condition

Cause

Action

The power sliding door (PSD) does not power unlatch/open when the open/close switch is pressed. The door may power open if the door is manually unlatched.

The following conditions may prevent the unlatch actuator from activating:

    • CKT 750 and/or CKT 2910 is open.
    • The unlatch actuator is defective.

The following conditions may prevent the unlatch actuator and rod from unlatching or opening the door:

    • The sliding door is locked.
    • The front rod adjustment is too long.
    • The unlatch actuator is defective.
  1. Perform the Diagnostic Mode 3. Refer to Diagnostic Modes in Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic Information . Perform the indicated corrective action.
  2. Complete one of the following actions:
    3. • Unlock the door.
    • Adjust the front rod. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Rod Adjustment .
    • Perform the Diagnostic Mode 3. Refer to Diagnostic Modes in Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic Information . Perform the indicated corrective action.

The following conditions exist:

    • The PSD unlatches but does not power open when you press the open/close switch.
    • The PSD does not power open if you move the door manually.

There is an electrical malfunction within the PSD system.

Refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic System Check .

One of the following conditions exists:

    • The PSD unlatches but does not power open when you press the open/close switch. The PSD power opens if you move the door manually.
    • The PSD does not power open when you activate the handle. The PSD power opens when you move the door manually.
    • There is a malfunction in the detent switch circuit.
    • The door lock rod is out of adjustment.
    • An electric noise is present.
    • Adjust the door lock rods. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Rod Adjustment .
    • Repair the electric noise:
       - Verify that the pads and plungers are securely attached to the body and the door. Replace the pouch fastener, as needed.
       - Inspect for corrosion, water entry, and dirty or sticking plungers. Clean or replace the plungers, as needed.
       - Inspect the ground circuits.
       - Inspect the detent switch. Replace the detent switch, as needed. Refer to Power Sliding Door Rear Latch Detent Switch Replacement .

If these steps do not correct the condition, refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic System Check .

The PSD reverses or stops during a power opening.
    • There is a mechanical obstruction.
    • The cable tension is incorrect.
  1. Complete the following steps in order to clear the mechanical obstruction, as needed:
    2. • Remove any foreign objects. Clean or replace the track, as needed.
    • Inspect the roller brackets for binding. Adjust the lower track. Use lithium grease in order to lubricate the lower track at the bend.
    • Inspect the roller brackets for wear. Replace the brackets as needed.
  2. Adjust the cable tension. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Cable Tension Adjustment for regular method or Rear Side Door Actuator Cable Tension Adjustment for atlernate method in Doors.

If these steps do not correct the condition, refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic System Check .

The sliding door does not remain open when the vehicle is on hill (incline or decline).
    • The cable tension is incorrect.
    • The hold open system is faulty.
    • Adjust the cable tension. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Cable Tension Adjustment for regular method or Rear Side Door Actuator Cable Tension Adjustment for atlernate method in Doors.
    • Adjust, clean, or replace the hold open spring/retainer.

If these steps do not correct the condition, refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic System Check .