Comments on: How Do I Fix a Busted Door Handle? http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/ Tools For The Auto Mechanic In You Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:27:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: autofrankie http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-1100 autofrankie Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:00:28 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-1100 Hi Allison, while gluing your auto door handle back on can be pretty effective for some time, it's bound to fall off again... I suggest you replace your outside handle instead :) Hi Allison, while gluing your auto door handle back on can be pretty effective for some time, it’s bound to fall off again… I suggest you replace your outside handle instead :)

]]> By: autofrankie http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-1099 autofrankie Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:59:40 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-1099 Hi Sherri, I suppose you're talking about the linkage rod, right? The linkage rod should run from the door handle to your vehicle's latch mechanism. this can get pretty tricky. Do you remember how you removed your door handle the first time? Hi Sherri, I suppose you’re talking about the linkage rod, right? The linkage rod should run from the door handle to your vehicle’s latch mechanism. this can get pretty tricky. Do you remember how you removed your door handle the first time?

]]> By: Sherri http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-1056 Sherri Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:04:11 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-1056 I am trying to put a door handle on a 1988 GMC S15 truck and I am not sure where the rod is suppose to go, can't see and am trying to do it but feel. Help! I am trying to put a door handle on a 1988 GMC S15 truck and I am not sure where the rod is suppose to go, can’t see and am trying to do it but feel. Help!

]]> By: Allison http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-766 Allison Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:31:45 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-766 The outside handle to my car door broke off when I tried to open a door that was iced shut. I think it would be pretty easy to glue back on, but do you think it would hold? Do you know of any glue that would work best? The outside handle to my car door broke off when I tried to open a door that was iced shut. I think it would be pretty easy to glue back on, but do you think it would hold? Do you know of any glue that would work best?

]]> By: autofrankie http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-73 autofrankie Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:49:07 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-73 Jennifer there are many considerations to be made. Does it have a bell crank? It all actually depends on the handle assembly. So if you happen to have a photo you may wanna send it here so I can have a visual on what your assembly looks like. For now, I suggest you do try to find that slot where the handle does fit. Once its in its proper place, Im sure the handle would work. Jennifer there are many considerations to be made. Does it have a bell crank? It all actually depends on the handle assembly. So if you happen to have a photo you may wanna send it here so I can have a visual on what your assembly looks like. For now, I suggest you do try to find that slot where the handle does fit. Once its in its proper place, Im sure the handle would work.

]]> By: jennifer http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-70 jennifer Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:47:57 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-70 Broken drivers side door handle (outside) on older (89) Nissan PU-- I have the part, but installing it is a %#$%#-- any help? I haven't been able to get the door panel completely off, but have untacked the bottom so am sticking my head up through panel (quite a sight, really)... Have screwed in the new handle, but can't seem to get the mechanism in place to work the lever... I'm guessing (from feel only) that I need to slide the small bar that comes off the handle into a slot to push a lever down... I'd really appreciate a PICTURE if anyone has one so I can get a mental image. Working by feel only in the dark! Help! -An "only when absolutely necessary" closet mechanic. Broken drivers side door handle (outside) on older (89) Nissan PU– I have the part, but installing it is a %#$%#– any help? I haven’t been able to get the door panel completely off, but have untacked the bottom so am sticking my head up through panel (quite a sight, really)… Have screwed in the new handle, but can’t seem to get the mechanism in place to work the lever… I’m guessing (from feel only) that I need to slide the small bar that comes off the handle into a slot to push a lever down… I’d really appreciate a PICTURE if anyone has one so I can get a mental image. Working by feel only in the dark! Help!

-An “only when absolutely necessary” closet mechanic.

]]> By: autofrankie http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-32 autofrankie Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:00:30 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-32 Ok Al. As far as I know, the Lincoln Town's door handle has 2 metal latches. Installation may require extra effort as we all know the Lincoln has very sturdy body... Nevertheless, its just a matter of replacement so just ease out the defective handle and hard screw the new one. Ok Al. As far as I know, the Lincoln Town’s door handle has 2 metal latches. Installation may require extra effort as we all know the Lincoln has very sturdy body… Nevertheless, its just a matter of replacement so just ease out the defective handle and hard screw the new one.

]]> By: Al Rainville http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-31 Al Rainville Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:32:16 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-31 1988 Lincoln Town car, outside dirver side door, inside works, have ordered door handle. Thanks, Al. 1988 Lincoln Town car, outside dirver side door, inside works, have ordered door handle. Thanks, Al.

]]> By: autofrankie http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-10 autofrankie Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:39:40 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-10 Lol. Actually, some people do come up to me with their door handle problems. All I could do is shake my head. Well, this post is for all of them... Lol. Actually, some people do come up to me with their door handle problems. All I could do is shake my head. Well, this post is for all of them…

]]> By: Sport Cars http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-9 Sport Cars Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:50:11 +0000 http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2007/08/25/how-do-i-fix-a-busted-door-handle/#comment-9 Yeah such issues sometimes disappoints, peoples can solve it by himselfs if they are not so lazy as me :) Yeah such issues sometimes disappoints, peoples can solve it by himselfs if they are not so lazy as me :)

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