Thus, they are subject to and incur general wear and tear, which causes them to break over time. When the repair is complete you'll be able to freely open and close your door once again.Įxterior door handles are used rather frequently - every time you get into your vehicle. When the door handle it removed, if it has a lock cylinder, the retaining clip will need to be removed so you can switch the lock over to your new door handle. From there you'll unclip the door handle rod and possibly the door lock rod. The process involves the removal of the door panel to access the door handle. The door handle is possible to repair for the novice do-it-yourself. If you're having a hard time getting your door to budge, it has something to do with the handle. Door handles can be susceptible to breaking after constant use whether its the physical piece itself or one of its integral parts. If you try to open your door and it will not budge, it may be due to a faulty exterior door handle.
How do I know my door handle needs to be replaced? Vehicles that have the lock cylinder built into the exterior door handle, the handle may get damaged when the cylinder is struck during an attempted break in.
If the stress is too much for the handle to take, the handle can snap. This wear puts stress on the door handle parts because it requires more force to move. Over time, the latch becomes worn due to lack of lubrication or excessive contaminates (dirt, grime, rust) in the mechanism. Inside the door, the handle is attached to a connecting rod/link that moves the door latch. Most cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, the outside door handle is bolted to the outer door skin. If your vehicle has a liftgate, tailgate, or rear hatch, there will be another handle installed on the outside of the rear of the vehicle as well. Every vehicle will have a driver side and passenger side exterior handle, and vehicles with rear doors will have exterior door handles for those as well. What are Exterior Door Handles and where are they located?Īn exterior door handle allows you to open the outside door of your vehicle and get in.
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