After replacing rear passenger door handle assembly rear passenger door will not open

JONES TESS AND JOE

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The door is opening now but not locking.

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Saturday, September 28th, 2019 AT 9:31 AM

JONES TESS AND JOE

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How do I get it to lock back up?

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Saturday, September 28th, 2019 AT 9:32 AM

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Please explain?

Do you mean the lock rod fell down?

Can you post a picture?

Roy

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Saturday, September 28th, 2019 AT 2:10 PM

JONES TESS AND JOE

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1993 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
V8
4WD
200,000 MILES

I can't get the door to lock.

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Saturday, September 28th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM (Merged)

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Hi and welcome back,

This is a common issue. Over time the door latch gets filled with dirt and all the grease dries out. It keeps getting stiffer until it wont move anymore.

You need to pop the door panel and remove the door latch. Soak it in gas or the like and clean it out real well. Make sure everything is moving good, Re-lube it with white lithium grease or I prefer using chain lube and reinstall.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Let me know how it works out.

Rich