After dealing the issue multiple times with my 2004 pontiac vibe see blog posts the same issue started with my 2012 mazda 5 about six months ago.
Mazda5 sliding door repair.
Mazda 5 replacing external handle on sliding door hi i broke the handle off my passenger side sliding door of my 2006 mazda 5 when the door had frozen shut.
If you warm up the car in a warm garage or run with heat on high for an hour or more the locking mechanism will work again.
I guess faulty power locks are in my blood.
This time the front door power locks are working fine.
How to remove the inside panel of the sliding door for a 2013 mazda 5 link to rear panel removal.
Comes with necessary hardware for a complete repair easy to install.
The other is located here under the grab handle.
A temporary fix is to spray grease into the rear locking mechanism in door not the latch on the van body and saturate it so that the latch mechanism stays slippery.
I have gotten a replacement handle from the dealer.
Carid stores doors which will surely add an extra style to your vehicle.
Needa exterior door handles.
Besides this style will separate you among the rest of car owners.
One is located here in the inner door handle.
Next grab a scraper or ideally a pair of trim pliers and begin to pop loose the top and backside of the door panel.
Repeat weekly in cold weather for optimal results.