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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Ok, the outer door handle will open the door but it must be pressed all the way down and is very hard to do.
What is the problem here and how to fix?
Inside handle works fine. DS door works fine.
My doors are still not completely assembled so I would like to fix this now not later. Thanks
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Adjust the outer door handle release rod a bit longer, that should take some of the slak out of it and make sure the latch itself is good and clean and lubed
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Pop the little clip off the bottom of the threaded-rod that attaches the door handle to the inner mechanism. Turn the barrel-shaped thing up or down on the rod until it's at the place you need it to be. Clip it back onto the lower part (hint - have a magnet ready for when you drop the clip down inside the door....)
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Is it hard to get at the adjustment rod thingy?
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Is it hard to get at the adjustment rod thingy?
With the door panel already off, no.
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 79VetOwner
Ok, the outer door handle will open the door but it must be pressed all the way down and is very hard to do.
What is the problem here and how to fix?
Inside handle works fine. DS door works fine.
My doors are still not completely assembled so I would like to fix this now not later. Thanks
Sometimes, it's just plain old worn out. I replaced mine. They were trashed.
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