The manual sliding door does not latch, it moves freely but it bounces back rather than latching when trying to close it.
You need to see if the latch bar ( curved metal piece that holds onto the strike bolt ) is in the closed position - if so, you'll need a helper to open it. You should also check to see if it is lubricated, which can keep it from latching.
When you look into the latch assembly, you should see a clear pathway for the striker bolt to enter the assembly. If there is a bar ( or hook ) blocking it, then you can use a flat blade screwdriver to move it to the open position. Insert the screwdriver into the latch assembly where you can pry on the inside of the hook, using the body of the door for leverage. position your screwdriver and then have your helper pull ( or push ) the outside door button / handle as you apply a small amount of pressure to the inside of the hook - the hook should easily slide out of the way. If it is hard to move, you'll need to spray some lubrication into the latch assembly. You can buy a can of white lithium grease in a spray can that will do the job.
There is a certain angle you'll need to pry in to get the latch to open - you may need to place the blade of the screwdriver through the hook and on the outside edge of the door or outside edge of the latch assembly, then gently push the screwdriver handle towards the outside of the van as the handle/ button is used.
Hope this helps!!
SOURCE: 2004 mazda mpv sliding door will not unlock from
sounds like the lock rod fell off. Take the door pannel off and reatach it
SOURCE: MAZDA MPV 2002 LJ102 - Drivers side door lock
The only place you are going to find those parts is at the dealer or a salvage yard. The dealer may even be able to get just the clip, but sometimes (especially with Mazda) you will have to buy the complete door latch assembly.
SOURCE: my 2005 Mazda MPV fuel
The latch is usually part of the fuel door and the cable assembly. The end of the cable clicks into part of the fuel door itself - so the name of the part is directly related to what part exacly is broken. The best thing to do is to see if the parts people at the dealer will come out and look at it so they know what part you need. (Yes, you will have to order this from the dealer. Fuel doors and fuel door release cables are rarely available in the aftermarket.
The service manual for this vehicle does not even mention anything about the fuel release cable, let alone HOW to replace it. It cannot be real hard because the labor manual lists the labor time required to replace it at 0.9 hours. You may have to remove a trim panel or two. It is a "Skill Level B" part. (with "C" being basic maintenance like oil changes and light repairs like tire replacements and "A" being major engine/transmission teardown and repair.)
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SOURCE: right power sliding door wont open or close on my
door motor is worn out or track needs lubed or cleaned. sometimes grit gets in there and jams the tracks.
SOURCE: the side door to a mazda mpv lx 2005 wont go up?
Did something get spilled on the window switch?:) If no noises and now just wont go up...does the window motor make a sound when trying to lower? If not, probably the switch is defective. You can have an auto electric shop, or good mechanic test the switch...or if you have access to a guaranteed used switch from a salvage yard or internet...changing this switch should restore the operation. The window motor or regulator could be defective...but usually the switch is the first problem...if something was spilled onto the switch, you can try a hair dryer to dry out, and retry...Hope this helps.
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