Diagnostic Routine T

Diagnostic Routine T

Diagnostic Overview

Interior Door Release Handle Sticks

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

Pinpoint Test

1. CHECK FOR A BROKEN RETURN SPRING

1. Remove the interior door handle. REFER to Interior Door Handle - Front or REFER to Interior Door Handle - Rear .

2. Pull and release the interior door handle.

Does the interior door handle return to a closed position once released?








2. CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CABLE OPERATION

1. Remove the door latch release cable.

2. Observe the door latch release cable for any damage or binding.

Is the door latch release cable OK?