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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE
    1. Open the door using both 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 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?