Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The door lock cylinder is connected to the door latch via a lock rod and can be used to manually lock/unlock a door.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Bent or binding lock rod and lever
- Door lock cylinder
- Door latch