Pinpoint Test E: The Interior Door Release Handle Sticks
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- Normal Operation 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.
Possible Sources
- Binding cable
- Broken handle return spring
- Door latch
- E1 CHECK FOR A BROKEN RETURN SPRING
- Remove the interior door handle. REFER to: Interior Front Door Handle . REFER to: Interior Rear Door Handle - SuperCrew . REFER to: Interior Rear Door Handle - SuperCab .
- Pull and release the interior door handle.
Does the interior door handle return to a closed position once released?
Yes GO to E2 No INSTALL a new interior door handle. REFER to: Interior Front Door Handle . REFER to: Interior Rear Door Handle - SuperCrew . REFER to: Interior Rear Door Handle - SuperCab . - E2 CHECK THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CABLE OPERATION
- Remove the interior door latch release cable.
- Observe the door latch release cable for any damage or binding.
Is the door latch release cable OK?
Yes INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to: Front Door Latch . REFER to: Rear Door Lower Latch - SuperCab . REFER to: Rear Door Upper Latch - SuperCab . REFER to: Rear Door Latch - SuperCrew . No INSTALL a new interior door handle cable.