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Old 08-15-05, 08:17 PM
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Broken door handle

I just broke the door handle in my FC. The operating rod is working fine, its the actual metal clip on the handle itself. I bought some metal epoxy hoping that it will fix the problem. But if not, what should i do next? Go to the salvage yard and get another one? Really is tacky when you cant open the door to your car from the outside. Any suggestions?
Old 08-15-05, 08:21 PM
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yeah just get another handle. there cheap if you go to a junkyard, and you can transfer over your lock and security crap. real easy
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Best to go get another from the dealer, unless someone here can get you one cheap.

I think the dealer charged me $45 (it broke the same way).
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Junkyard time buddy. Unless you can do some good work on that old broken one, and justify wasting the time on it. Pick up a good one off of the forum or in a junk yard. They normally sell for 25ish each.
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The stupid door handle breaks in a very bad spot.
I doubt epoxy will help.

Welding is questionable, since it's crappy pot / cast metal.

A good, used unit from the junkyard it probably your best bet.


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Thanks !

I found one.........the same color as my car and nearby! Thanks guys! Now is can take this epoxy back to wal-mart.




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