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

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

Pinpoint Tests

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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P1 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM BOTH DOOR HANDLES


- For the sliding doors, make sure the childlock is in the OFF position.
- 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 P2.

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

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P2 CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AND CABLE/LINKAGE OPERATION


- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair.
- Install the interior door handle back onto the release cable.
- 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 Sliding Door Latch Sliding Door Latch. TEST the system for normal operation.

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