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Old 02-23-04, 03:34 PM
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driver door handle

ok my 1990 gxl's driver door handle wont open from the outside, i have the pannel off right now and i cant figure out what it is. The spring works, but i dont think the rod is connected or somthing, because no rod moves when i pull up the handle. Can anyone describe what I need to do, maybe attach a rod or somthing, its very hard to get in their, So I dont know what to do. Any help will work, thanks.
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You're probably missing one of the plastic end pieces that goes on the end of the rod. Pull apart the other door and compare the two to see what's missing.

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ill give that a try, thanks Steve.
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The door handles break all the time. Pull it out via the 2 (10mm) nuts and disconnect the two rods.
I bet you will see a broken lever arm.
Coincidentally, they are cheap from the dealership, and come painted.
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The handle is cracked...
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/PROBLEMS/EXT/DOOR/ohandle.htm


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Re: driver door handle

Originally posted by zatonic
ok my 1990 gxl's driver door handle wont open from the outside
My bad, I missed that part. Listen to the smart people.

Steve




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