1998 Camry passenger door does not open from outside - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Savio · 05-21-2009, 05:04 PM

Hello all,

I am new to the forum and would like to thank all the people on here who have helped me learn so much more about fixing my g/f's 98 Camry.

I have one that I tried to search for but cannot seem to find and am looking for your insight on what to look for.

This issue is for the passenger door. We are unable to open the door from the outside. We are able to open the door from the inside to let ourselves in but not outside. The door locks work perfectly fine, the inside door handle latch works fine and able to open the door. The outside passenger door latch pulls up but does not open the door.

Any insight on what to look for or why this is happening would be great.

Thanks in advance!

Savio

Savio · 05-22-2009, 09:48 AM

I just tested the latch on the outside again and compared it to the other door latches and it's definitely lacking resistance when I pull up.

I'm wondering with something broke internally in the latch mechanism or something go dispatched.

Savio · 05-24-2009, 11:41 AM

I was able to remove the door panel yesterday and take a look at what is causing the issue.

The outside door latch is connected to a rod. When that rod is pulled up, it releases the door. The rod that connects to the latch is coming out. I tried putting the rod back in the hole in the latch but it's not catching on. It's very loose and if I put the rod in and use the outside latch, it comes out.

I have some pictures that I will put up when I find a USB cable.

If someone has a diagram or a breakdown of parts, that would be wonderful.

Thanks.

Savio · 05-26-2009, 02:32 PM

any ideas anyone?

Savio · 05-26-2009, 03:33 PM

Sorry I had a typo in the subject and in my thread. I typed in 89 when her model Camry is a 1998.

****If an admin could please change the title, that would be great*****

98camryguy · 05-26-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Savio

I was able to remove the door panel yesterday and take a look at what is causing the issue.

The outside door latch is connected to a rod. When that rod is pulled up, it releases the door. The rod that connects to the latch is coming out. I tried putting the rod back in the hole in the latch but it's not catching on. It's very loose and if I put the rod in and use the outside latch, it comes out.

I have some pictures that I will put up when I find a USB cable.

If someone has a diagram or a breakdown of parts, that would be wonderful.

Thanks.

post the pic when you can. I had the same problem. there is a plastic piece that holds the rod in the hole, mine had broken about $5 later I had it fixed. I can't think of the name of the part for anything so post the pic.

***eyeball96*** · 05-26-2009, 04:22 PM

There ya go, fixed it...funny I was going to move your thread to the 1&2 section. Glad I read it first!

1996camry · 05-26-2009, 07:45 PM

the best place is junkyard.... open your door cover out and see if the rubber clip that hold the rods is broken..if it's broken, then i'll not open the door...

go junkyard and get one...that is the best way to save $$$......

Savio · 05-27-2009, 07:13 PM

Here are a couple of clear images of the rod away from the door latch "hole" it's suppose to be in I think.

Is there something missing from these pictures?

Savio · 05-27-2009, 07:15 PM

Sorry I couldn't get the camera in there to get an image of the tip of the rod but it fits into the "hole" really loosely and when the outside door latch is lifted, it falls straight out.

Frodo65 · 05-27-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Savio

Sorry I couldn't get the camera in there to get an image of the tip of the rod but it fits into the "hole" really loosely and when the outside door latch is lifted, it falls straight out.

Look at the bottom of the door cavity - I suspect you'll find a clip that holds the rod tip in place. Or what's left of it. IIRC, the clip is at the end of the plastic piece and keeps it from pulling out of the hole.

Savio · 05-28-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Frodo65

Look at the bottom of the door cavity - I suspect you'll find a clip that holds the rod tip in place. Or what's left of it. IIRC, the clip is at the end of the plastic piece and keeps it from pulling out of the hole.

That's the first thing I suspected but I couldn't find anything or hear anything rattle.

Do you know the part number or have the parts breakdown?

Savio · 05-31-2009, 12:46 PM

anyone have a parts breakdown of this door piece?

Savio · 06-08-2009, 12:12 AM

bump...

Savio · 06-12-2009, 12:48 PM

It looks like I need a door lock rod clip for the passenger side door.

Anyone know what that part number is and what the easiest way to install that piece?

I'm assuming the best way to go about it is to actually, take the broke clip off, put the new clip inserted into the door latch hole, then put the rod in?

edit:
http://www.sosmetalproducts.com/cata...s/j/107073.pdf 1st clip on the 2nd page