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




Locks, Latches and Entry Systems







Pinpoint Test P: 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 P: A DOOR IS DIFFICULT/DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

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