Diagnostic Routine Q

Diagnostic Routine Q

Diagnostic Overview

A Door Is Difficult Or Does Not Open From The Exterior Door Handle

Normal Operations and Fault Conditions

The exterior door handle is connected to the door latch with an actuating rod. When the exterior door handle is pulled the actuating rod pushes down on the latch lever. When the latch lever is moved, the door latch releases, allowing the door to open.

Pinpoint Test

1. CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

1. Open the door using the interior door handle.

Does the door open normally from the interior door handle?








2. CHECK THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE REINFORCEMENT

1. Remove the door trim panel. REFER to Door Trim Panel - Front or REFER to Door Trim Panel - Rear .

2. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.





3. Pull and release the exterior door handle.

Does the exterior door handle operate correctly?








3. CHECK THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AND LINKAGE OPERATION

1. Operate the exterior door handle while observing the linkage.

Are any of the exterior door handle components or linkages binding or broken?