Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual page 1142

No.
3
4
5
6
Trouble
Door does not open
when outer or inner
handle is operated with
inner lock knob set to
unlock position
Door opens even when
inner lock knob is set
to lock position
(Keyless locking is
impossible)
locking and unlocking
of inner remote is not
smooth.
Inner handle stops
halfway
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Possible cause
c. Lock is not released due to outer handle rod
pressing down lever.
Rod pushes leller too far downward.
Lock will be reteased.
Fig. 58
Standard lock position
Link pin rides on
outer handle leller and
lock cannot be released.
L5·239
a. Upper rod joint is separated.
b. Door;s not locked due to improper adjustment.
Contact of lock knob with inner remote mounting
bracket.
Fig. 59
Check for proper contact
Check for proper
contact
L5-294
Contact of inner handle with inner remote
mounting bracket.
27
Remedy
Same as a in No.3.
(See Fig. 58.)
Same as b in No.3.
(See Fig. 58.)
5-2
Eliminate contact by bending
bracket or applying oil.
Apply oil or replace faulty
part.