Power Doors

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KERRY8871
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  • 2012 KIA SEDONA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 66,000 MILES
When pulling on handle to open door, the automatic function will not work. Door must be pulled open manually, and closed manually. Both sides. The buttons on the remote key thing work to open/close the doors. Likewise, the overhead buttons work to open and close the doors, but the buttons in the rear seats do not work to operate the power doors.
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Saturday, May 9th, 2015 AT 10:45 AM

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Tiny
ED-WEEZY21
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Just to eliminate the obvious, I believe there should be a button pushed in on the front overhead console that needs to be pushed in in order for the read passengers to use the power sliding door. Is that depressed?
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Saturday, May 9th, 2015 AT 4:48 PM
Tiny
ED-WEEZY21
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Rear*
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Saturday, May 9th, 2015 AT 4:49 PM
Tiny
KERRY8871
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Oh my lord, you're a genius. Boy do I feel stupid. Apparently "someone". Aka one of my lovely children was playing in there pushing buttons and that happened to be one of them. Thank you so much.I never even thought to check and certainly would have looked like an idiot hauling myself to the dealership with my ridiculous problem.

I really appreciate your help and now I will remember for the future that if I'm having a problem to check that first!
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Saturday, May 9th, 2015 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
ED-WEEZY21
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Hahaha I'm so glad that's all it was! Believe me, you're not the first one that thought there was an actual problem. That button is there for safety reasons so the kids don't keep pushing the button thinking its a toy haha. Really glad to hear you're not going to be spending any money on a repair! Have a great day and come back if you have any other concerns!
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Saturday, May 9th, 2015 AT 5:46 PM
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JENNIFERKAMPHAUS
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  • 2007 KIA SEDONA
  • 80,000 MILES
Hi All-

I have a 2007 Sedona and now both of my power sliding doors quit working. The first one went out about 6 months ago and now the 2nd. Here's what is happening(identical problem on both doors)-
The overhead buttons and the remote buttons won't work and the door doesn't even beep. If you push the buttons on the sides there will be a loud beeping sound but the door will not open. *IF* the van is running, the doors will open the majority of the time but only by pulling the handles, the buttons still don't work. Once the door is in the open position, you pull the handle slightly and the door will start to close but jerk as if it is caught on something, if you pull the handle and tug the door forward a bit to get it passed where it sticks, it will continue shutting all of the way.

We have only had this car a year and it has been a money pit =( I don't have much more to sink into it. I wasn't too worried about the first door but now that the other is broken, my kids can't get in and out without help because they aren't strong enough.

Can someone please offer some suggestions?
Thanks!

Jen
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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First thing you need to do is to check for trouble codes and this can only be done with proper scan tools capable of Body Control Module communications.

Since the doors are able to move but seems to have the difficulty moving past a cetain mark, it could be the adjustments of the door that is out.

The buttons not working could mean a bad circuit somewhere.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
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JENNIFERKAMPHAUS
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Would it be likely for theses things to happen at the same time? Ie: buttons work, door works. Buttons quit working, door only works with van running and gets hung up in open position.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, a fault in one electrical control system can cause all of them to occur at the same time.

I have encountered such cases whereby a fault door control unit is the cause. It is the reason I suggested checking for trouble codes.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
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SHYBOY17
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  • 2002 KIA SEDONA
Interior problem
2002 Kia Sedona 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 60000 miles

the side doors stick a bit I treid to lube them but didnt work it's like you have to lift them just a bit to slide close
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 12:56 PM (Merged)
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NDDUNC01
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Need to be re adjusted.I know your out of warranty, but take to a good body shop of choice& they should fix you up! Keep in touch!
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