Diagnostic Routine R

Diagnostic Routine R

Diagnostic Overview

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

Normal Operations and Fault Conditions

The interior door handle is connected to the door latch by an actuating cable. When the interior door handle is pulled the cable pulls on the latch lever. When the latch lever is moved, the door latch releases, allowing the door to open.

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

- For the rear doors, make sure the childlock is in the UNLOCK position.

Pinpoint Test

1. CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

1. Open the door using the exterior door handle.

Does the door open normally from the exterior door handle?








2. CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AND CABLE/LINKAGE OPERATION

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

2. Operate the interior door handle while observing the cable/linkage.

Are any of the interior door handle components or cable/linkages binding or broken?