Body - Erratic Power Sliding Operation

Power Sliding Door Opens, Beeps 3 Times, Then Closes





If the power sliding door on a '05-06 Odyssey opens 6 to 12 inches, stops, beeps 3 times, and then closes, make sure the white plastic stops in the power sliding door motor unit are fully engaged. The stops are fully engaged when you can see the clips on the ends of the stops sticking out the opening (they form an upside-down "M"). If the stops aren't fully engaged (you can't see the clips), the door won't open or close like it should.

The stops control the amount of travel for the two tension springs inside the motor unit housing. These springs apply tension to the cables around the drum. New motor units come with both tension springs fully compressed and locked in place with the stops pulled all the way up. This puts slack in the cables around the drum so it's easier to install the motor unit. After installation, these stops must be fully engaged to restore proper tension on the cables. If the tension springs stay locked, the slack in the cables can cause them to jump the tracks on the drum and jam up when opening or closing the door. So here's the bottom line: To avoid power sliding door problems, make sure the white plastic stops in the motor unit are fully engaged (look for the upside-down "M"s).