Passenger side locking mechanism not working properly

PONGLENIS

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2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
4 CYL
2WD
85,000 MILES

Beginning with the doors locked, if I unlock the doors all of them actually unlock but the passenger side doors do not open as they should. The front passenger door will open occasionally if you half open the handle several times in rapid succession. The rear passenger door requires manual pressure applied from the outside while opening the door handle will let the door open. Both doors open from the inside without issue. None of the "solutions" I described above work consistently. What could be the issue? It's as if the locking mechanism isn't opening all the way as it should.

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 AT 8:04 AM

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AL514

MECHANIC
5,499 POSTS

Hello, after a little research, there is actually a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) on this issue, it refers to the passenger side doors, this is something the dealership may fix free of charge since it's a manufacture defect. Or lack of correct assembly. This was supposed to be fixed before the vehicle was sold, but obviously they missed some of them while doing Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI's). The door handle having loose components inside would definitely cause these type issues, If the dealership will not fix this for free, we can give you instruction's on taking the door apart. But I think this is going to be the issue since there's no issues with the driver side doors. Have them check other recall information while you are there because there are more. A couple recalls on Airbags, one for the Brakes Hydraulic power assist, and one on Electric Power Steering assist system.

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