Can't open driver door
#1
Can't open driver door
Morning all.
This morning I went to open the driver side outer door. The handle made a popping sound as I lifted it, then it felt like it wasn't engaging and it would not open the door.
I removed the door panel, assuming it had disconnected at the usual place in that plastic block, but found that it has disconnected behind the outer door handle.
Any advice how to reconnect it? I cannot see how the door handle assembly is removed.
Thanks
This morning I went to open the driver side outer door. The handle made a popping sound as I lifted it, then it felt like it wasn't engaging and it would not open the door.
I removed the door panel, assuming it had disconnected at the usual place in that plastic block, but found that it has disconnected behind the outer door handle.
Any advice how to reconnect it? I cannot see how the door handle assembly is removed.
Thanks
Last edited by GGG; 05-28-2017 at 02:56 AM.
#2
morning all.
this morning i went to open the driverside outer door. the handle made a popping sound as i lifted it, then it felt like it wasnt engaging and it would not open the door.
i removed the door panel, assuming it had disconnected at the usual place in that plastic block. but found that it has disconnected behind the outer door handle.
Any advice how to reconnect it? i cannot see how the door handle assembly is removed.
thanks
this morning i went to open the driverside outer door. the handle made a popping sound as i lifted it, then it felt like it wasnt engaging and it would not open the door.
i removed the door panel, assuming it had disconnected at the usual place in that plastic block. but found that it has disconnected behind the outer door handle.
Any advice how to reconnect it? i cannot see how the door handle assembly is removed.
thanks
Im still unsure how to remove the handle to check if it is broken or just detached...
If its "possible" to detach it will be worthwhile to take it all apart to check... If not then i would just buy a new handle before disassembly
#3
I was able to remove the rod with the door panel removed, and this attached pic is it.
The plastic connector is not broken, can anyone suggest if there will be a broken part on the handle before i take the window out etc to get to the handle?
Im still unsure how to remove the handle to check if it is broken or just detached...
If its "possible" to detach it will be worthwhile to take it all apart to check... If not then i would just buy a new handle before disassembly[/QUOTE]
Last edited by iownme; 10-07-2015 at 12:47 PM.
#4
#5
iownme: This pic shows the rubber grommet and metal rod attach to the door handle. +1 to Vern's assembly order: (1) grommet into the hole of the door handle, (2) metal rod into the hole of the grommet, (3) rotate the grommet until it clips to the metal rod.
Reach into the door with your iPhone and take pictures to 'see' what your fingers are touching. Hopefully you won't see a crack or break in the door handle hole that holds the grommet and metal rod. If the door handle is broken, it likely will detach again until the handle is replaced.
Reach into the door with your iPhone and take pictures to 'see' what your fingers are touching. Hopefully you won't see a crack or break in the door handle hole that holds the grommet and metal rod. If the door handle is broken, it likely will detach again until the handle is replaced.
Last edited by dwclapp; 10-07-2015 at 03:45 PM.
#7
Hi,
I've got a similar problem. The rod from the door lock to the handle became disconnected at the handle end when I removed then lock which was not working. I can't see any way to reconnect it. There does not appear to be any access. I wonder if removing the window will help, but am reluctant to do so unless there is no other way. Can you help or advise?
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2003 X-Type 3.0 auto (added by GGG)
I've got a similar problem. The rod from the door lock to the handle became disconnected at the handle end when I removed then lock which was not working. I can't see any way to reconnect it. There does not appear to be any access. I wonder if removing the window will help, but am reluctant to do so unless there is no other way. Can you help or advise?
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2003 X-Type 3.0 auto (added by GGG)
Last edited by GGG; 05-26-2017 at 05:29 AM. Reason: Add Model & Year details
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In some cases it may be the rod deflecting as noted in bulletin XT501-28 attc'd by Motorcarman, usually if the outer handle activates the latch 'most' of the time. In my case I could get it to open if I pulled the handle sharply and straight up. After a while it died completely and required a new latch assembly which I had on hand. Replacement is going strong 6mths later.
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