At 08:33 10/16/99 , Sharon & Miguel Calvin wrote:
>Volks,
>
>My sliding door is awkward to close.  When opened all the way, it latches
>in place.  This is, of course, good and normal.  However, the latch can
>only be released by turning the *inside* handle.  The outside handle does
>not release it.
>
>Has anyone dealt with this problem before?  Any clues as to how to fix it?

I've never seen it -- but the rear latch is operated by  a bowden wire
coming directly from the front latch operating assembly.  Bentley doesn't
get farther than a picture of the outside of it.  So a little birdie tells
me you're going to have the inside skin off the door and the lock assembly
out and in pieces -- or a new lock assembly.

good luck
david
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