875 / 1904
822
BODY
3. Doors Hard To Open
Sr. No. Check Point
Possible Causes
Remedy
1.
Lack of lubrication/dry door latch
Check for rusting/jam latch
C / A
2.
Loose mounting screw of door latch
Check for looseness/damaged threads
A / R
3.
Loose mounting screw of striker plate
Check for looseness/damaged threads
A / R
4.
Door beading worn out/disloacted
Check for door beading condition
R
5.
Improper adjustement of door latch
Check for proper adjustment
A
and striker plate
6.
Inner door handle linkages excessive play Check for play, worn plastic clips
A / R
7.
Door lock linkages bend / dislocated
Check linkages
A / R
8.
Door saggged
Check alignment of door with body
A
9.
Lack of lubrication / dry latch mechanism Check for rusting / jam latch
C / A
10.
Loose mounting screw of striker plate
Check for looseness/damaged threads
A / R
11.
Sticky cable
Check for free movement
A / R