BuickMan Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I pulled the driver-side door handle and I heard something snap. Then I heard something fall to the bottom inside the door. Now the door handle flops around and I cant open the door from the outside. But the door can still be opened from the inside. Did the door handle spring break or is it something more serious? Is this an easy fix or will have to take the whole door apart to fix it? Its the vertical type handle that sits directly above the lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdaye Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 VERY common and very easy to replace. I've replaced 2 so far on the drivers side. open the door to find 1 screw and 2nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickMan Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 so after I open it up and I can just put it all back together again without buying any parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 so after I open it up and I can just put it all back together again without buying any parts? No.....and, use the search feature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 i always thought it was strange that this is such a common problem, yet i've never had it happen. now that i write this i should assume one will break next time i open the door..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdaye Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 They are make of weak white metal... WHY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrckt_92 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 They are make of weak white metal... WHY? Probably because it was the cheapest way. I pulled the driver-side door handle and I heard something snap. Then I heard something fall to the bottom inside the door. Now the door handle flops around and I cant open the door from the outside. But the door can still be opened from the inside. Did the door handle spring break or is it something more serious? Is this an easy fix or will have to take the whole door apart to fix it? Its the vertical type handle that sits directly above the lock Not hard to fix at all, You can find replacement ones on Ebay, thats where I got mine when the driver's side broke. Just open the door, take the plastic cover off that sits right behind the handle, the handle will come off, pop the new one on and your good to go. Don't overtighten the top nut that is on the cover, or you will dent the handle like I did, not a big deal but kinda annoying. You may have to adjust the linkages if the door wont open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBoy Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 MAke sure that it moves the latch to open befor you close it. I didnt and had to pry my door open cause the latch didnt pull far enough to open. I bought one new $70 they aint cheap(but mine was the passenger door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrckt_92 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 70 Dollars!?!? Holy shit, I think I might have paid 25 for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBoy Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Brand new i watched them carry it off the truck from delivery. And it was better then the dealers $120-140ripoff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrckt_92 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Mine was brand new too, where did u get it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBoy Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 United parts plus in ripon WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrckt_92 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I got mine through here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-95-96-Pontiac-Grand-Prix-2-Door-Outer-Door-Handle-LH_W0QQitemZ260064411017QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33642QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 United parts plus in ripon WI ripon is probably code name for ripoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 I got a brand new one off Ebay for $22 including shipping- fairly inexpensive. My drivers side door handle was broken when I bought my TGP, I replaced the drivers side handle and made sure to lube up all the linkages and levers really well on both door handle assemblies. Both door handles now work like new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoomFan Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 i always thought it was strange that this is such a common problem, yet i've never had it happen. now that i write this i should assume one will break next time i open the door..... That's how my Beretta's door handle broke. I posted something about how I was surprised they hadn't broke, and the VERY next morning the driver's side broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34duck Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 any of the w body door handles its all about keeping them lubed up and adjusted right . to make them last longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 any of the w body door handles its all about keeping them lubed up and adjusted right . to make them last longer Exactly. I got a brand new one off Ebay for $22 including shipping- fairly inexpensive. My drivers side door handle was broken when I bought my TGP, I replaced the drivers side handle and made sure to lube up all the linkages and levers really well on both door handle assemblies. Both door handles now work like new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 If you compare Ebay to OEM the difference is huge. Aftermarket ones suck ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 The one I got off Ebay was a GM doorhandle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrckt_92 Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 I dont think the one I got was GM, but I haven't had any problems with it, I really couldnt tell any real difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 The one I got off Ebay was a GM doorhandle. When did you get it? the rteasojn i ask is i was outbid on a nos one a few weeks ago..,.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Good rteasojn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 The one I got off Ebay was a GM doorhandle. When did you get it? the rteasojn i ask is i was outbid on a nos one a few weeks ago..,.. I bought mine in September. So, no I didn't steal it from ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomZoomFan Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 My aftermarket door handle SUCKED ASS. It was flat, instead of curved like the Beretta's door handles are. And it made the lock cylinder on the driver's door tight as hell. But oh well. It's better than getting in through the passenger side all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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