Symptom Chart: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Mechanical
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SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION - HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS - MECHANICAL
| Condition |
Possible Sources |
Actions |
- Hard to open/close door from either door handle
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- Door alignment
- Door hinges
- Striker adjustment
- Door latch
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- A door is difficult/does not open from the exterior door handle
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- Broken or binding linkage
- Exterior door handle reinforcement
- Door latch
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- A door is difficult/does not open from the interior door handle
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- Broken or binding cable/linkage
- Door latch
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- Exterior door release handle sticks
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- Binding linkage
- Broken handle return spring
- Door latch
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- Interior door release handle sticks
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- Binding cable
- Broken handle return spring
- Door latch
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- Manual interior lock/unlock rod is inoperative
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- Bent or binding lock rod
- Door latch
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- OPERATE the door lock rod manually while observing the door lock rod for any binding or if the rod is bent.
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- Squeak/rattle/chucking noise from door
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- Door alignment
- Striker adjustment
- Door latch
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- Manual door lock cylinder inoperative
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- Bent or binding lock rod and lever
- Door lock cylinder
- Door latch
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