Pinpoint Test O: A Door Is Difficult/Does Not Open From The Interior Door Handle

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

Pinpoint Test O: A Door Is Difficult/Does Not Open From The Interior Door Handle

Normal Operation

The interior door handle is connected to the door latch by an actuating cable. When the interior door handle is pulled it causes the cable to pull on the latch lever. When the latch lever is moved, the door latch releases, allowing the door to open.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Broken or binding cable/linkage

- Door latch

PINPOINT TEST O : A DOOR IS DIFFICULT/DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the E-Guard Cargo Protection System(TM), the side and rear cargo doors do not unlock electronically or from the interior door lock rod. The side and rear cargo doors with the E-Guard Cargo Protection System(TM) can only be unlocked with a key in the door lock cylinder or the interior emergency release handle.

O1 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM BOTH DOOR HANDLES

- Open and close the door using both the interior and exterior door handles.

Does the door open normally from one of the door handles?

Yes
If the door is difficult/does not open from only the interior door handle, GO to O2.

No
If the door does not operate correctly from both door handles, GO to Pinpoint Test M. Pinpoint Test M: Hard To Open/Close Door From Either Door Handle

O2 CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AND CABLE/LINKAGE OPERATION

- Remove the door trim panel.

- Operate the interior door handle while observing the cable/linkage.

Are any of the interior door handle components or cable/linkages binding or broken?

Yes
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to Front Door Latch Front Door Latch or Door Latch - Side and Rear, Single Latch Door Latch - Side and Rear, Single Latch. TEST the system for normal operation.