Fixing a "loose" door handle
08-28-2006, 10:58 PM
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Fixing a "loose" door handle My drivers side door handle seems to have broken internally. It still works but, it doesnt stay tight like it is supposed to, it just flaps loose. When I shut the door it rattles a little.
Is this a broken spring or something?
Is this something that I can fix myself or should I have a shop fix it?
Is this a broken spring or something?
Is this something that I can fix myself or should I have a shop fix it?
08-28-2006, 11:09 PM
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mine does the same thing...maybe not as extreme, but it's a bit lose, mines a 98 as well...maybe they just get worn out over time???....
i've actually looked at mine a few times, it looks like the rivets that hold the handle on mine are loosening up
Edit....by the way i still think your hood is the ****!!! if my car was a Z i would SO get that hood...it looks TOUGH!!!!
i've actually looked at mine a few times, it looks like the rivets that hold the handle on mine are loosening up
Edit....by the way i still think your hood is the ****!!! if my car was a Z i would SO get that hood...it looks TOUGH!!!!
08-28-2006, 11:31 PM
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If you take the door panel off there are two 11m speed nuts that hold the door handle on tight... I don't think you can see them, but feel them (with the window up). Tighten those and it should be good to go.
If that doesn't work you will have to buy a new handle...
If that doesn't work you will have to buy a new handle...
08-29-2006, 12:28 AM
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I think there is a spring that pulls the handle back when you pull on it. Maybe it broke or something. I had it happen on my old 442 a couple of times and it's a similar design
08-29-2006, 01:45 AM
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another vote for the spring theory...its a slinky looking thing and over time it just stretches i guess...but i would also check those two lil speed-nuts mentioned above, since ur gonna mess with it anyways..good luck
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09-01-2006, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DEMONBIRD
If you take the door panel off there are two 11m speed nuts that hold the door handle on tight... I don't think you can see them, but feel them (with the window up). Tighten those and it should be good to go.
If that doesn't work you will have to buy a new handle...
If that doesn't work you will have to buy a new handle...
Thanks.
09-01-2006, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by XtinctZ28
That was EXACTLY what it was. Both nuts were loose, tightened them and now everything is back to normal.
09-01-2006, 03:47 PM
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Edit....by the way i still think your hood is the ****!!! if my car was a Z i would SO get that hood...it looks TOUGH!!!!
My driver's side door handle is a bit jiggly too, gonna have to try that nut thing
09-01-2006, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 842TA
What is the best way to get the door panal off?
You also have to unsnap the lock tab, so dont forget that.
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09-01-2006, 09:23 PM
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There is a spring, Mine does the same thing but I found the spring that broke and fell out. I haven't tried the screws yet.... Im just waiting for the window motors to go out again before taking off the panel, So I spend all day working, and make sure I cut my hands all to hell.
