Door Latch Repair

[Skip LeDoo]

My driver's side door latch (interior) just broke free. Is anyone out there familiar with this problem? Does everything have to be replaced? The post I read said the parts were about $450 and that it would take 15 minutes if one knew how to use a screwdriver!

It is a 1992. The window motor has been slow for several years now as well. Can that be replaced easily, or is it better left to someone who knows what they are doing? Also I read on another post that if the door opener makes a "clicking" sound that it is about to give-up as well. The passenger door has done that for almost 5 years! The window motor on the passenger side is fine----smooth and strong. Any insight will be welcomed.

Thanks in advance. Denny Curley "Skip LeDoo"

 

[L8apex32]

You mean the handle that opens the door latch, right?

There are many write ups you can search for on this subject. Search for "door fixit thingy".

A somewhat recent article by me is on both subjects - fixing the door handle and the window regulator anchor things. It also covers greasing the window slides.

 

[Whatwasthat]

You can buy the little metal part that the cable attaches to from the dealer for around $50. SOS also sells these parts as well.

For the window problem you can search here to find a fix. or you can take it to the dealer and pay them $500 to fix it.

 

[sptrader]

I just replaced my old pot metal "Thingy" parts in the door handles for the unbreakable Billett aluminum pieces marked in the photo as a "thingy" - available for about $40 ea. from SOS or Dali racing. It's a good idea to replace both sides. It's not too tough to replace, if you're relatively handy. A #0 phillips is needed and you have to replace a "C" clip to replace it. There are several writeups about door panel removal, showing how to remove the handle- basically 4 screws, once a trim piece is removed.

 

[nsxtasy]

Click here for information on buying the door latch repair kit.