Topic: driver's side inside door handle not releasing door
in Forum: C3 Body

This picture does show most of the workings for the door lock and the door handle operating system. The part not shown is the actual "meat" of the latching system, the latch itself, and the pin that it hooks to to keep the door closed. If you have to bump the door open with your shoulder, than the door itself (or the latch pin) may need to be adjusted a little bit. Over time, the doors will tend to sag a little because of all the weight hanging out ther in space when they are open.


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I agree the latch pin may need adjustment, but first make sure your hinge pin bushings are ok (door sags and you can lift it from the back). New bushings and pins often fixes this type of problem w/o additional adjustments - did on mine. I have a how to on the pin / bushing replacement if you need it.
The door is detached from the hinges on the door side and then slid back to clear the hinges. Then you just drive out the pins and bushings, replace with new - slide the door back, attach the hinge and bingo, bango you're done. Make sure you mark the hinge locations before removing any of the bolts. I used a shot of gray primer on mine, does not show when put back together, but very easy to see when lining it all up.
