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Lancia Thesis Factory Service Manual (2002-2009)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Front door closing defective

Make
Lancia
Model
Thesis Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2009
Section
Doors › Front door closing defective
Fault diagnosisFront door closing defective

FRONT DOOR CLOSING DEFECTIVE

When the central locking is activated using the mechical key, from the inside, via the locking/release buttons or using the remote control, one of the front doors does not lock correctly.

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0LOCK FASTENING CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the lock is correctly fastened to the doorMove on to StepFastening faultyRenew the correct fastening
1STRIKER FASTENING CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the striker fastening is correctMove on to StepStriker fastening/adjustment faultyRenew the correct fastening/adjustment
2DOOR CONTROLS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the door opens/closes correctly operating the:

  • key
  • exterior handle
  • interior handle
Move on to Step1. Key lock barrel faultyMove on to Step
2. Irregular operation of exterior handleMove on to Step
3. Irregular operation of interior handleMove on to Step
3EXTERIOR HANDLE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition and operation of the exterior handleMove on to StepExterior handle damaged

Replace the handle

See in Op. 7005C11 Front side door EXTERIOR HANDLE - R.R.

4INTERIOR HANDLE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the operationMove on to StepInterior handle damaged

Replace the handle

See in Op. 7005C53 INNER HANDLE - front door (one), left or right - R.R.

5RODS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the control rods between the handle and the lock are correct attachedMove on to StepControl rods attachment not correct

Renew the correct fastening of the control rods

See in Op. 7005C43 Front side door lock CONNECTING ROD(S) - R.R.

6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present.Fault persistsReplace the lock

Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2002 Lancia Thesis

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