Pinpoint Test
- CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE
- Open the door using both the exterior door handle.
Does the door open normally from the exterior door handle?
- Yes: GO to 2 .
- No: REFER to Diagnostic Routine O: Hard To Open or Close a Door From Either Door Handle .
- CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE AND CABLE/LINKAGE OPERATION
- Remove the door trim panel. REFER to DOOR TRIM PANEL - FRONT , or DOOR TRIM PANEL - REAR .
- Operate the interior door handle while observing the cable/linkage.
Are any of the interior door handle components or cable/linkages binding or broken?
- Yes: REPAIR as necessary.
- No: INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to Front Door Latch or Rear Door Latch .