Diagnostic Routine P

Diagnostic Routine P

Diagnostic Overview

Hard To Open Or Close a Door From Either Door Handle

Normal Operations and Fault Conditions

The door latch can be actuated from the interior or exterior door handle. When actuated, the door latch releases and allows the door to open. If the door latch or the door hinges have insufficient lubrication or if the striker or door are misaligned, it causes extra force to be used when opening or closing the door.

Pinpoint Test

1. CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM BOTH DOOR HANDLES

1. Open the door using both the interior and exterior door handles.

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








2. CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION

1. Open the door.

2. Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).

3. Verify that the latch releases easily while pulling on the interior/exterior door handle.

Does the latch release easily?








3. CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION AFTER LUBRICATION

1. Lubricate the door latch. REFER to Latch Lubrication .

2. Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).

3. Verify that the latch releases easily while pulling on the interior/exterior door handle.

Does the latch release easily?








4. CHECK THE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

1. Check the adjustment of the striker. REFER to Door Alignment - Front or REFER to Door Alignment - Rear .

Is the striker adjusted correctly?








5. CHECK THE DOOR ALIGNMENT

1. Check the alignment of the door. REFER to Door Alignment - Front or REFER to Door Alignment - Rear .

Is the door aligned correctly?