Driver door won't open
#1
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Driver door won't open
I go to get in my car today and the door won't open. I hear a sound like it's trying to open, the window indexes but its like the car won't let go of the door and "push it away" (this is how the door normally feels when you open it).
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
#3
Team Owner
Member Since: Aug 2007
Location: I live my life by 2 rules. 1) Never share everything you know. 2)
Posts: 136,148
Received 2,402 Likes
on
1,366 Posts
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
Then again, maybe he should check the fuse
But I agree.. let warranty take care of it
#4
Burning Brakes
I had this problem with the passenger side door this past summer. On hot days the front edge of the door panel was binding with the front quarter panel. Seemed as if the panel was expanding in the heat ?? Door wouldn't open. As soon as temps cooled down, door would open again.
The following users liked this post:
Texan79423 (06-21-2018)
#5
Team Owner
Thread Starter
He said both inside and outside is a problem so I'd say it's not "the switch"...In fact, if the window indexes, it is most definitely NOT "the switch". My guess is either the BCM or the door latch itself.
Then again, maybe he should check the fuse
But I agree.. let warranty take care of it
Then again, maybe he should check the fuse
But I agree.. let warranty take care of it
#6
Body Control Module...small computer.
Does this happen to the passenger side as well? Any other electrical annoyances occurring at this time?
You have a 2008 so, i say you may be experiencing car battery problems. Toss a new one in under warranty and see if that fixes it.
Does this happen to the passenger side as well? Any other electrical annoyances occurring at this time?
You have a 2008 so, i say you may be experiencing car battery problems. Toss a new one in under warranty and see if that fixes it.
#8
Tech Contributor
Member Since: Oct 1999
Location: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Posts: 40,094
Received 8,929 Likes
on
5,333 Posts
There are four components directly involved with the door opening. The outside and inside switches, the door control module and the latch module in the B pillar. I have never had the switches go bad on my car but have had the other two modules go bad. When the door module went the window wouldn't index properly and one time cycled up and down continuously until the battery cable was pulled. Neither the inside or outside door switches worked. When the latch went bad I could hear the door trying to open and sometimes it would partially open but that was it. The repairs were done quickly but it did take two trips to the dealer. One trip for diagnosis and another for the repair after the parts were delivered.
Bill
Bill
#9
Safety Car
Member Since: Dec 2006
Location: Pearland / Houston Tx
Posts: 3,758
Likes: 0
Received 1,116 Likes
on
693 Posts
Some diagnostic info:
Power Door Latch System Malfunction
Circuit/System Description
When the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) receives an input from either the driver exterior door handle switch or driver interior door handle switch, it checks the Lock/Unlock status of the driver door. If the status of the driver door is Unlock, the RCDLR applies the ground for the driver power door latch.
At the same time that the RCDLR is receiving its input, the driver door module (DDM) is also receiving the same input. When the DDM receives its input from the door handle switch, it checks the window indexing status of the driver door. If the window is below the index point, it sends a serial data message to the body control module (BCM) to apply voltage for the driver power door latch. If the window is above the index point, it will first index the window, then send a serial data message to the BCM to apply voltage for the driver power door latch.
Circuit/System Testing
Door Latch Inoperative from Exterior Door Handle Switch
Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative exterior door handle switch.
Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
⇒ If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
Ignition ON, verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal D for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Verify the appropriate RCDLR Scan Tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal D and ground terminal C. Verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal D for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and ground terminal C. Verify the RCDLR scan tool exterior door handle switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate exterior door handle switch.
Door Latch Inoperative from Interior Door Handle Switch
Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative interior door handle switch.
Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
⇒ If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
Ignition ON, verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Interior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Verify the appropriate RCDLR Scan Tool Interior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and ground terminal A. Verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Interior Door Handle Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and ground terminal A. Verify the RCDLR scan tool interior door handle switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate interior door handle switch.
Door Latch Inoperative from All Door Handle Switches
Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative door latch.
Connect a test lamp between latch control circuit and ground.
Ignition ON, activate the appropriate interior door handle switch. The test lamp should turn ON when activating the door handle switch.
⇒ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the latch control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
⇒ If the test lamp is always ON, test the latch control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
Connect a test lamp between the latch control circuit and latch enable control circuit.
Ignition ON, activate the appropriate interior door handle switch. The test lamp should turn ON when activating the door handle switch.
⇒ If the test lamp is always ON, test the latch enable control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
⇒ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the latch enable control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate door latch.
Power Door Latch System Malfunction
Circuit/System Description
When the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) receives an input from either the driver exterior door handle switch or driver interior door handle switch, it checks the Lock/Unlock status of the driver door. If the status of the driver door is Unlock, the RCDLR applies the ground for the driver power door latch.
At the same time that the RCDLR is receiving its input, the driver door module (DDM) is also receiving the same input. When the DDM receives its input from the door handle switch, it checks the window indexing status of the driver door. If the window is below the index point, it sends a serial data message to the body control module (BCM) to apply voltage for the driver power door latch. If the window is above the index point, it will first index the window, then send a serial data message to the BCM to apply voltage for the driver power door latch.
Circuit/System Testing
Door Latch Inoperative from Exterior Door Handle Switch
Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative exterior door handle switch.
Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
⇒ If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
Ignition ON, verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal D for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Verify the appropriate RCDLR Scan Tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal D and ground terminal C. Verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Exterior Door Handle Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal D for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and ground terminal C. Verify the RCDLR scan tool exterior door handle switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate exterior door handle switch.
Door Latch Inoperative from Interior Door Handle Switch
Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative interior door handle switch.
Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
⇒ If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
Ignition ON, verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Interior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Verify the appropriate RCDLR Scan Tool Interior Door Handle Switch parameter is INACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and ground terminal A. Verify the appropriate Door Control Module Scan Tool Interior Door Handle Switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.
Install a 3-A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and ground terminal A. Verify the RCDLR scan tool interior door handle switch parameter is ACTIVE.
⇒ If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate interior door handle switch.
Door Latch Inoperative from All Door Handle Switches
Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative door latch.
Connect a test lamp between latch control circuit and ground.
Ignition ON, activate the appropriate interior door handle switch. The test lamp should turn ON when activating the door handle switch.
⇒ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the latch control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
⇒ If the test lamp is always ON, test the latch control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
Connect a test lamp between the latch control circuit and latch enable control circuit.
Ignition ON, activate the appropriate interior door handle switch. The test lamp should turn ON when activating the door handle switch.
⇒ If the test lamp is always ON, test the latch enable control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
⇒ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the latch enable control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate door latch.
The following 2 users liked this post by C6ToGo:
corvette312 (06-19-2018),
QuickSilverC6 (06-19-2018)
#10
I go to get in my car today and the door won't open. I hear a sound like it's trying to open, the window indexes but its like the car won't let go of the door and "push it away" (this is how the door normally feels when you open it).
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
If you're under warranty I would just take it in. Let us know how everything works out, thank you!
Evan, Chevrolet Customer Service
#11
Race Director
Member Since: Mar 2010
Location: T-Town WA
Posts: 15,103
Received 3,630 Likes
on
2,350 Posts
2016 C6 of Year Finalist
I had this problem with the passenger side door this past summer. On hot days the front edge of the door panel was binding with the front quarter panel. Seemed as if the panel was expanding in the heat ?? Door wouldn't open. As soon as temps cooled down, door would open again.
Just sayin...
#12
Safety Car
Member Since: May 2006
Location: Providence Forge, VA
Posts: 4,254
Received 114 Likes
on
46 Posts
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
If the passenger side works properly you can swap the switches in 5 minutes with just a screwdriver, they're interchangeable. That will tell you if its just the switch. If it is, you can just buy a new one and replace it yourself.
#15
Race Car Tech
BCM is body control module, which is the Instrument panel Fuse Block under the passenger carpet footwell.
There is a 15A dr lock fuse in that panel that you might want to check.
Also there is a 10A Drv door switch fuse as well.
There is also the DRV and PASS dr lock relays in the fuse panel as well.
Good Luck
There is a 15A dr lock fuse in that panel that you might want to check.
Also there is a 10A Drv door switch fuse as well.
There is also the DRV and PASS dr lock relays in the fuse panel as well.
Good Luck
#16
Race Car Tech
I go to get in my car today and the door won't open. I hear a sound like it's trying to open, the window indexes but its like the car won't let go of the door and "push it away" (this is how the door normally feels when you open it).
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
Good Luck
#17
Advanced
Member Since: Dec 2014
Location: el paso Texas
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thank you, the passenger door is fully functional, but my drivers door buttons are not responsive other than the one to open the door...they all light up and I've already checked connections and swapped buttons with another corvette owner, but no luck...I will double check the fuses tomorrow.
#18
Race Director
Member Since: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 15,945
Received 1,500 Likes
on
817 Posts
C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021
my 07 is giving the exact same problem today, now I don't know if the cold weather is affecting it due to old age
anyways, what did the dealer fix in your case?
anyways, what did the dealer fix in your case?
I go to get in my car today and the door won't open. I hear a sound like it's trying to open, the window indexes but its like the car won't let go of the door and "push it away" (this is how the door normally feels when you open it).
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
I tried switching the door membranes, and that didn't help. Also inside button doesn't open it either. Right now I have to use the emergency opens. Kinda frustrating though, if I didn't remember those i would have been stranded.
It's an 08 with 7600 miles on it. So kinda surprised here. Good thing I got the extended warranty
#19
Advanced
Member Since: Dec 2014
Location: el paso Texas
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#20
Race Director
Member Since: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 15,945
Received 1,500 Likes
on
817 Posts
C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021
BCM is body control module, which is the Instrument panel Fuse Block under the passenger carpet footwell.
There is a 15A dr lock fuse in that panel that you might want to check.
Also there is a 10A Drv door switch fuse as well.
There is also the DRV and PASS dr lock relays in the fuse panel as well.
Good Luck
There is a 15A dr lock fuse in that panel that you might want to check.
Also there is a 10A Drv door switch fuse as well.
There is also the DRV and PASS dr lock relays in the fuse panel as well.
Good Luck