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Old 02-21-2021, 02:36 PM
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Driver side door handle is very finicky to open the door, you have to push in a little bit on the lock and slowly pull out. Sounds like maybe just an adjustment anyone else having this kind of issue?
 
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Old 02-21-2021, 03:15 PM
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Does key unlock/lock door? Could be door handle locking pin is broke.

 
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Yes the key locks and unlocks the door, the key fob also locks and unlocks the door. The handle pulls out fine, you just have to kind of wiggle it to get it to unlock Or I should say unlocks the door. There are no issues locking the door it is unlatching it to open it.
 
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Old 02-21-2021, 03:28 PM
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Okay, could be door hinges are allowing the door to sag. If you hold up on the door slightly, does it open better?

 
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Old 02-21-2021, 03:30 PM
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Okay, could be door hinges are allowing the door to sag. If you hold up on the door slightly, does it open better?
Doesn’t feel like the door is sagging and everything is latching on the door swings properly it just feels like something in the handle when it pulls out isn’t catching the lock to unlock it or like I said unlatch it
 
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Old 02-21-2021, 04:10 PM
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So, key unlock and locks drivers door...but does it unlock and lock all of the other doors...when using key in drivers door handle?
 
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Yes it unlocks all doors. Sorry my original question was probably confusing, there’s no issue with locking or unlocking the door it’s when I pull the door handle and the driver door does not unlatch from the latch unless I jiggle it.
 
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Old 02-21-2021, 04:27 PM
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No, you're okay...it's just that it sounds like the same type of symptom you'd get with a broken door lock pin...door somewhat difficult to open. When my door pin broke, l had to double push, sometimes triple push the door handle button to get my door to open smoothly. If pushed once, door wouldn't open unless l jerked it open...couple more button pushes and it opened smoothly. But, if your key is unlocking all doors...pin is okay.

Maybe pull door panel off and lube all internal rods and pivot points. Door panel comes off pretty easily.


 

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There is an adjustment on the door handle rod. You can pull the door panel off, pop the retainer open, it will self adjust, pop it closed. If you are up for popping the door panel off I can post pictures of the retainer you need to open. You will not be be able to see what you are doing, you will need to do it by feel.
 
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Originally Posted by Extinct
There is an adjustment on the door handle rod. You can pull the door panel off, pop the retainer open, it will self adjust, pop it closed. If you are up for popping the door panel off I can post pictures of the retainer you need to open. You will not be be able to see what you are doing, you will need to do it by feel.
This!
While inside the door panel, lube all the hinges, rollers and metal on metal/plastic areas. It helps during the cold winter weather.
 
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