OT, Jetta door latch question

[jlagnese at massed.net (John S. Lagnese)]

Aside from the usually clean and lube, try bending the tab from lock
mechanism up slightly. Then the door handle pushes it down enough.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
To: "'Scirocco List'" <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 7:24 AM
Subject: OT, Jetta door latch question


> My 91 Jetta four door is experiencing exterior door handle problems and
> the cold weather has only accentuated the issue.  The door has become
> very difficult to open from the outside using the exterior handle.  The
> door opens perfectly using the interior door handle.  Obviously
> something has worn down and is not engaging/pulling.  It this typically
> an exterior handle problem or the rod connecting to the latch mechanism
> on the door jam?
> Thanks, Rick.
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