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Automatic sliding doors return cable removal instructions needed

Tiny
CAROL.SOHN
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 260,000 MILES
I need to step by step direction on how to remove and return cable on the right automatic sliding door. How do you get enough slack to connect the cable ends?
Thursday, August 1st, 2019 AT 6:23 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

There are two different methods of adjusting the sliding door cables here are both in the diagrams below.. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Just installed new (used one) Power Sliding door motor with cables on My 2002 Montana. I can't move the door roller but 10-15 cm? Is this due to cable tension system of what?
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 AT 3:28 AM
Tiny
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It sounds like the cables are not adjusted correctly, check out the third diagram on the post above, also can you shoot a quick video with your phone so I can see what's going on? You can upload it with your response.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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Tried to decrease tension, wire cable still stuck!
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 1:06 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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I would remove the cable hookup to see if the door moves freely, if so, replace the cable/motor assembly. Please let us know how it turns out.
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 8:51 AM
Tiny
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As you can see my second pic, the door is not connected on the roller. So obviously door moves freely but the roller does not move but 10 cm.
Maybe my decreasing tension was bad idea, I should do increasing tension instead?
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Friday, October 1st, 2021 AT 9:09 AM
Tiny
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Yes, I would give it a try, but it still sounds like the cable and motor are the problem.
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 AT 10:56 AM
Tiny
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Problem with motor. Can't be because manual use is possible as well.
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
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Is there a chance you can shoot a video with your phone?
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 AT 6:36 PM
Tiny
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Video inside. No moving parts to see, video outside. Same as previous picture?
I don't understand what you could see in video.
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 AT 10:01 PM
Tiny
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I see, check my post on the from August 19 it shows how to set the tension on the cables, let me know how it goes.
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Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 AT 8:31 AM

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