vinkodex.Sliding door: guide rail, roller and the powered motor
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expensive
severity
not available
mileage
3
sources
3 sources next to the write-up.
The fault
How you spot it
The guide rail and the rollers get dirty, dry out and wear, and then the door runs stiffly, squeaks, sticks halfway, or does not close properly. On powered versions the motor and its control join in, along with the wiring running into the door, which breaks.
There are two doors, and replacing the powered operation needs a lot of parts. The rails have to be cleaned and greased. If that was skipped, the rollers wear.
Which model
Who it affects
The card opens the generation, the engine or the transmission.
Generations and models
1 generations.
SEAT
I
Alhambra
SEAT Alhambra I
1996–2010
vinkodex.Checklist
Sliding door: guide rail, roller and the powered motor
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Sources
How we know
Carnews.nlSeat Alhambra problems: common issues and solutionsDiscover the most common car problems with the Seat Alhambra and how to solve them. Get maintenance tips to avoid unpleasant surprises.- pistonheads.comAlhambra/Sharan electric sliding door motor problems - Page 1 - Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW - PistonHeads UKpistonheads.com
- seat-forum.co.ukSeat Alhambra rear sliding door fault (SEAT Forum)seat-forum.co.uk
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