Symptom Chart - Mechanical
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Hard to open a door from the exterior and interior door handles | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test A . |
| A door is difficult or does not open from the exterior door handle | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test B . |
| A door is difficult or does not open from the interior door handle | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test C . |
| The exterior door release handle sticks | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test D . |
| The interior door release handle sticks | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test E . |
| The manual interior lock/unlock rod is inoperative | Bent or binding lock rod Door latch |
OPERATE the door lock rod manually while observing the door lock rod for any binding, or if the rod is bent. If the rod is bent or damaged, REPAIR as necessary. If the rod is OK, INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to Front Door Latch or Rear Door Latch as necessary. |
| Squeak-rattle-chucking noise from a door | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test F . |
| The door lock cylinder is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test G . |
| The ignition lock cylinder cannot be returned to OFF | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | REFER to Steering Column Switches . |
| The ignition lock cylinder is difficult to turn | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test H . |
| The key is hard to insert into the ignition lock cylinder | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test H . |