Pinpoint Test Q: Interior Door Release Handle Sticks

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Pinpoint Tests


Pinpoint Test Q: Interior Door Release Handle Sticks

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. The handle has a return spring to make sure the handle returns to a closed position.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Binding cable
- Broken handle return spring
- Door latch



PINPOINT TEST Q: INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE HANDLE STICKS

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Q1 CHECK FOR A BROKEN RETURN SPRING


- Remove the interior door handle. Refer to Interior Door Handle - Front Interior Door Handle - Front or Interior Door Handle - Side and Rear, Single Latch Interior Door Handle - Side and Rear, Single Latch.
- Pull and release the interior door handle.
- Does the interior door handle return to a closed position once released?

Yes
GO to Q2.

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

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Q2 CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CABLE OPERATION


- Remove the door latch release cable from the door latch.
- Observe the door latch release cable for any damage or binding.
- Is the door latch release cable OK?

Yes
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.

No
REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.

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