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Door Handle Parts
Posted by Jonathan (more from Jonathan) on Wed, 26 Feb 2003 16:05:37
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About once a year, for the past 3, I have difficulty with my left side door handle; the keyhole guide, washer, cover plate, and spring fall out. Remarkably none of the parts are missing, given the spring is the size of a grain of rice. I have been able to re-install these parts, which are all held in by the guide (which is like an end-cap, when pressed on hold the other pieces in place), but fear I will not be as lucky this time due to the long and cold winter. What ever had kept this part (the guide) permanently on, no longer works. I believe it was simply a dimple in the metal that held things in place, and I have attempted to add dimples and more friction, but continue to live with the risk of the parts falling out every time I lock the car. Currently, the spring has sprung and the cover plate will no longer allow for the key to enter the guide.
My fate: 1) forever lock from the right; 2) risk frost bite and pull the parts out and attempt to eek out one more year; 3) loose the parts while opening, or closing the door.
Is there anyone who has similar experience, and can recommend an intervention? My guess is a new handle is one answer, but likely to be expensive (and require someone to re-key).
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