Pinpoint Test S: Interior Door Release Handle Sticks

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

Pinpoint Test S: Interior Door Release Handle Sticks

Normal Operation

The interior door handle is connected to the door latch by an actuating linkage. When the interior door handle is pulled it causes the linkage 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 linkage
- Broken handle return spring
- Door latch


PINPOINT TEST S: INTERIOR DOOR RELEASE HANDLE STICKS

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S1 CHECK FOR A BROKEN RETURN SPRING


- Remove the interior door handle.
- Pull and release the interior door handle
- Does the interior door handle return to a closed position once released?

Yes
GO to S2.

No
INSTALL a new interior door handle.

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S2 CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE LINKAGE OPERATION


- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation Service and Repair Service and Repair.
- Observe the door latch release linkage for any damage or binding.
- Is the door latch release linkage OK?

Yes
INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to Front Door Latch Front Door Latch or Rear Door Latch Rear Door Latch. TEST the system for normal operation.

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

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