PINPOINT TEST P : Hard To Open Or Close a Door From Either Door Handle
- P1 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM BOTH DOOR HANDLES
- Open the door using both the interior and exterior door handles.
Does the door open normally from one of the door handles?
Yes If the door is difficult/does not open from the exterior door handle, GO to Pinpoint Test Q . If the door is difficult/does not open from the interior door handle, GO to Pinpoint Test R . No GO to P2. - P2 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION
- Open the door.
- Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
- Verify that the latch releases easily while pulling on the interior/exterior door handle.
Does the latch release easily?
Yes GO to P4. No GO to P3. - P3 CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION AFTER LUBRICATION
- Lubricate the door latch. Refer to Latch Lubrication .
- Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
- Verify that the latch releases easily while pulling on the interior/exterior door handle.
Does the latch release easily?
Yes The concern was caused by an insufficiently lubricated door latch. No INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to Front Door Latch or Rear Door Latch . - P4 CHECK THE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
- Check the adjustment of the striker. REFER to Body Closures .
Is the striker adjusted correctly?
Yes GO to P5. No ADJUST the striker as necessary. - P5 CHECK THE DOOR ALIGNMENT
- Check the alignment of the door. REFER to Body Closures .
Is the door aligned correctly?
Yes LUBRICATE the door hinges. No ADJUST the door as necessary.