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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Door Handle Help!

My drivers side door handle is loose "rattles" My Dad said he would do it but is not sure he knows how. Can some one give us any helpful hints, thanks in advance!!!! Geni
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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Re: Door Handle Help!

there are 2 10mm or 11mm bolts on the back its either these or the springs in the actual handle is shot. Does the entire handle come loose from the door or just the handle part you lift up?
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Re: Door Handle Help!

Originally Posted by GeniGirl
My drivers side door handle is loose "rattles" My Dad said he would do it but is not sure he knows how. Can some one give us any helpful hints, thanks in advance!!!! Geni
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...bservation.htm

Check above for info and pics.

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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Re: Door Handle Help!

Either the spring in the handle is bad or on of the 2 speed nuts (that hold the
handle to the door skin) are loose.
You need to take the door panel off aan check it out.
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Re: Door Handle Help!

Try this link instead...left off the "l" at the end.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...servation.html
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Re: Door Handle Help!

Originally Posted by navy02ws6
Try this link instead...left off the "l" at the end.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...servation.html
Thanks, navy. Been having more of those senior moments here or late .

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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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Re: Door Handle Help!

Ok, thanks guys, he really didn't want to take the door panel off, but we did and got the parts needed. I love reading these articles because I find answers to other issues I am having. I LOVE this car, but gotta remember how old it is!!
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