>	Hi,
>	So I've got one new, Brazilian, door-handle with lock
>installed on the passenger side. When I lock it, from inside
>or outside, it locks fine. However, I can't open it with
>the key from the outside!
>	If I open and close the inside lock-lever, it
>makes a pop-ping sound and they the key works form outside.
>
>	Anyone recognize this symptom?
>
>	Bill
>	wabbott@mtest.teradyne.com
>
>check the spring (short one...1/2inch) inside the locking mech.
 This slips off every once in a while and causes the problem
 you suggested.

 Martin