I had a similiar problem. Could not open the door from the outside. Had to replace a little plastic called a outside door handle snap. It connected the rod to the outside handle. Part number for the passenger side door snap 69293-12050. Fixed it for about $6. But it didn't have anything to do with the lock or latch.
1992 lesux sc400 door handle problem.
Hello, I had a similar problem with the passenger side door. The door would not open from the outside, so I replaced the door handle snap. Now the door opens just fine from the outside, however, from the inside, I can't lock the door or open it (at least with the amount of force I was comfortable using). It seems to lock, but it must not be locking all the way, because I can open it right up from the outside. I must admit that when I was working on the door, I left the door handle attached to the panel hanging by those cables.
96 Sc400 Door Latch
in 92 - 00 Lexus SC300 / SC400
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1992 lesux sc400 door handle problem.
Hello, I had a similar problem with the passenger side door. The door would not open from the outside, so I replaced the door handle snap. Now the door opens just fine from the outside, however, from the inside, I can't lock the door or open it (at least with the amount of force I was comfortable using). It seems to lock, but it must not be locking all the way, because I can open it right up from the outside. I must admit that when I was working on the door, I left the door handle attached to the panel hanging by those cables.
Any advice?
Thanks.