Door not opening
09-30-2014, 02:15 PM
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Door not opening
I have a 2008 coupe that just started having issues with the driver door opening. I can open it with the manual release but it is not opening now with the door pad. Anything that can be reset or checked or is it time to take it to the shop? TIA... 
09-30-2014, 02:48 PM
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The contacts are easy to clean. Two screws removes the handle. Take the assembly to your work bench and remove the six small screws. Pull the two pieces apart, spray each side with contact cleaner, wipe them down and put the parts back together. 10 minute job that may take care of your problem. Worth a try. The contacts get dirty after a while. I cleaned mine and it made a big difference.
09-30-2014, 02:49 PM
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The contacts are easy to clean. Two screws removes the handle. Take the assembly to your work bench and remove the six small screws. Pull the two pieces apart, spray each side with contact cleaner, wipe them down and put the parts back together. 10 minute job that may take care of your problem. Worth a try. The contacts get dirty after a while. I cleaned mine and it made a big difference.
09-30-2014, 04:06 PM
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My vote is to just clean the pads (do both sides).
When you are done cleaning the door pads, then go clean the rear hatch release button since it probably due for a cleaning as well.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-pictures.html
When you are done cleaning the door pads, then go clean the rear hatch release button since it probably due for a cleaning as well.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-pictures.html
09-30-2014, 08:25 PM
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10-01-2014, 04:59 AM
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If the door red light comes on, and the window indexes when you push the interior door button or the exterior door pad, but the door will not open, then the problem is the actuator (latch) in the A frame.
Open the door manually, then flip the actuator latch closed by hand with the door still open, and see if pushing either the interior door button or door pad flips the actuator latch piece back open.
Flipped by hand at 1:36, and you can do this will the latch is still in the A frame to check it.
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10-01-2014, 02:55 PM
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Tried cleaning the door pad and that did not resolve the issue. The door will not open using the inside door button either so it appears t be the solenoid/actuator. What do these cost? Do you have to replace the manual override cables?
10-01-2014, 02:58 PM
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It doesn't necessarily need to be replaced...lubrication may fix it. Pull it, check and see if the mechanism is dirty etc and check what it does when power is applied. If it is trying but not going completely, some silicone spray may be all that is needed. That video above shows how easy it is to remove.
10-01-2014, 03:07 PM
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It doesn't necessarily need to be replaced...lubrication may fix it. Pull it, check and see if the mechanism is dirty etc and check what it does when power is applied. If it is trying but not going completely, some silicone spray may be all that is needed. That video above shows how easy it is to remove.
I've lubed my on my 2008 a few times.Just part of maintenance...
10-01-2014, 03:12 PM
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10-01-2014, 05:04 PM
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Thanks so much for replies guys...My windows have not gone crazy, it indexes and opens and closes normally...I'll go for a cleaning and some silicone spray...
01-10-2015, 04:21 PM
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I am having the exact same problem where both the inside and outside buttons are trying to open the door (window indexes) but it won't open the door at all. Manual releases in the trunk and passenger area both work.
01-10-2015, 04:47 PM
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tried it with the door open and does not work
If the door red light comes on, and the window indexes when you push the interior door button or the exterior door pad, but the door will not open, then the problem is the actuator (latch) in the A frame.
Open the door manually, then flip the actuator latch closed by hand with the door still open, and see if pushing either the interior door button or door pad flips the actuator latch piece back open.
Flipped by hand at 1:36, and you can do this will the latch is still in the A frame to check it.
How to change a c6 corvette bad door latch - YouTube
Open the door manually, then flip the actuator latch closed by hand with the door still open, and see if pushing either the interior door button or door pad flips the actuator latch piece back open.
Flipped by hand at 1:36, and you can do this will the latch is still in the A frame to check it.
How to change a c6 corvette bad door latch - YouTube
01-10-2015, 06:30 PM
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Did not work for me. My car has an extended warranty so just gonna take it in and get the solenoid replaced, hopefully on both sides but the passenger side still works.