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Door handle is unattached
The door handle is attached to either a rod or wire. When the handle is pulled, the rod or wire releases the door latch. If the rod or wire becomes detached from the handle, the door will be unable to
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 10, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor handle is worn
If the door handle becomes worn, it can feel loose or be unable to return to its resting point. The rods or wires attached to the handle may also become worn, which can cause an inability to open the
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 10, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor hinges are damaged or worn
The door hinge is the part of the door that is attached to the frame of the car. The hinge allows the door to pivot off the frame. If the hinge is damaged or worn, the door may feel loose, be difficul
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 10, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor hinges or friction glide are worn out
The door hinges or friction glides, also called friction stays, can wear out over time. As the door opens and closes, two or more parts rub together. This can produce a very small amount of wear. Over
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 10, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor hinges or friction glide need lubrication
Door hinges and friction glides, or stays, have moving parts. If these parts lack a certain level of lubrication, they will produce a noise as they rub together. Rust or other corrosion can facilitate
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 10, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor jamb switch is broken
There is a switch on the door jamb that illuminates the interior lights as well as activates things such as chimes. If this switch is broken, the vehicle will not recognize when a door is open. The sw
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor latch is misaligned
A misaligned door latch can prevent the door from closing completely or shift its closed position. The door can feel or sound loose as it has to make adjustments to line up the parts of the latch.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor linking rods are broken
Broken door linking rods, or cables, will prevent the door handle from releasing the latch and opening the door. The rods or cables, depending on the vehicle, are connected to the handle. When the ha
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 10, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor linking rods are unattached
The door linking rods, or cables on some vehicles, connect the door handle to the latch. When the handle is pulled, the rods transfer the motion to the latch, releasing it and opening the door. If the
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 10, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesDoor lock is broken
A broken door lock, depending on the state in which it was broken, can either prevent a door from being opened or prevent it from being locked. A broken door lock will not respond to the key, lock lev
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 12, 2010 - category: Interior and Accessories
