'03 350z...outside driver door handle wont work :(
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'03 350z...outside driver door handle wont work :(
My door handle on the outside drivers side quit working as of 2 days ago I do not know how to fix this problem. Has anyone else ever ran into this? Any solutions?
I am not mechanically inclined, unfortunately.
- Tim
I am not mechanically inclined, unfortunately.
- Tim
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Here's a new one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...item256668703f
Otherwise I'm sure you could find a used one of a wrecked Z pretty easily as well. Good luck.
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Is it only from the outside or does the inside handle also not work? If its just the outside handle, they are very easy to remove and inspect the cables that run to them. There is a thread in the Interior/Exterior DIY section about painting the door handles that outlines the removal.
I would say that the plastic piece that holds the cable in place is probably broken which is allowing the cable to move when you pull the door handle rather than actually pulling the cable.
Just a thought, here, as well... if the door handle on the inside works, just hold down the unlock button on your RKE as you walk up to the car and the windows will roll down. Then, you can just reach inside and open the door that way so you dont have to ghetto climb through from the passenger side and risk losing your **** virginity to a raised parking brake handle or shift ****.
I would say that the plastic piece that holds the cable in place is probably broken which is allowing the cable to move when you pull the door handle rather than actually pulling the cable.
Just a thought, here, as well... if the door handle on the inside works, just hold down the unlock button on your RKE as you walk up to the car and the windows will roll down. Then, you can just reach inside and open the door that way so you dont have to ghetto climb through from the passenger side and risk losing your **** virginity to a raised parking brake handle or shift ****.
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Its prob the door handle .... happen to me about a year after I got the car. They are made of plastic and one day my girl open my and her had slipped and the handle slamed back from then it was broken inside .....
ill bet if you take the handle off you will find it is in peaces from the inside .... well aleast mine was hole thing fell apart as i pulled it out .... hope it helps
ps: dont do it at the dealer way cheaper to do it your self...
ill bet if you take the handle off you will find it is in peaces from the inside .... well aleast mine was hole thing fell apart as i pulled it out .... hope it helps
ps: dont do it at the dealer way cheaper to do it your self...
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Is it only from the outside or does the inside handle also not work? If its just the outside handle, they are very easy to remove and inspect the cables that run to them. There is a thread in the Interior/Exterior DIY section about painting the door handles that outlines the removal.
I would say that the plastic piece that holds the cable in place is probably broken which is allowing the cable to move when you pull the door handle rather than actually pulling the cable.
Just a thought, here, as well... if the door handle on the inside works, just hold down the unlock button on your RKE as you walk up to the car and the windows will roll down. Then, you can just reach inside and open the door that way so you dont have to ghetto climb through from the passenger side and risk losing your **** virginity to a raised parking brake handle or shift ****.
I would say that the plastic piece that holds the cable in place is probably broken which is allowing the cable to move when you pull the door handle rather than actually pulling the cable.
Just a thought, here, as well... if the door handle on the inside works, just hold down the unlock button on your RKE as you walk up to the car and the windows will roll down. Then, you can just reach inside and open the door that way so you dont have to ghetto climb through from the passenger side and risk losing your **** virginity to a raised parking brake handle or shift ****.
I have had issues where my crazy car will roll the window down by itself once i shut the door. It does this all the time! Also, if I roll it up to the point to where it automatically rolls up by itself...well, as soon as it reaches the top, it will roll itself back down again halfway lol. So i have to inch it up, a little bit at a time, to get it to stay up. SHEEESH!
Well, hopefully I can just buy a new door handle and problem solved.
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So odd. Same thing is wrong with my 05 Z. Met a new girl and she was like WTF is wrong with your car. NO GOOD. Glad i found this thread going to take it apart this weekend and fix it. I'll get back to you guys and let you know what it is
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Keep the window down and get in this way:
Also, this belongs in the tech section
https://my350z.com/forum/body-interi...tallation.html
Search is your friend
Also, this belongs in the tech section
Search is your friend
Last edited by jerseystyle; 08-03-2011 at 01:51 PM.
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I have had issues where my crazy car will roll the window down by itself once i shut the door. It does this all the time! Also, if I roll it up to the point to where it automatically rolls up by itself...well, as soon as it reaches the top, it will roll itself back down again halfway lol. So i have to inch it up, a little bit at a time, to get it to stay up. SHEEESH!
Follow the procedure here:
http://www.*********.com/wiki/index....eset_Procedure
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So I removed the door handle and it literally cracked into 2 pieces (explains why it was not working. Ordered a new one from here: http://www.nissanpartszone.com/Page_...ponentsIndex=9
Will post back after I have installed the new one to let you guys know how it went.
Will post back after I have installed the new one to let you guys know how it went.
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I am litterally having the same problem as of today. I pulled off my door handle and broken plastic pieces fell to the ground :'( I would use the remote to lower the windows but my passenger side motor has gone out and wont roll back up if I do :P
$Door handle < $Window motor haha
I too had a problem with my window rolling back down after I attempted to repair my window motor (worked for about a week) You can find the solution in the thread for how to repair your window motor. Ill be awaiting your repost to see if it works out
$Door handle < $Window motor haha
I too had a problem with my window rolling back down after I attempted to repair my window motor (worked for about a week) You can find the solution in the thread for how to repair your window motor. Ill be awaiting your repost to see if it works out
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GRRRRRR. driver handle just broke in two on me
Same exact thing, take it off and the ring that the holds the spring and arm is busted to all ****.
Now I gotta buy one and get it painted black before a car show I already paid to enter on Friday.
Same exact thing, take it off and the ring that the holds the spring and arm is busted to all ****.
Now I gotta buy one and get it painted black before a car show I already paid to enter on Friday.
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what would be the procedure if the driver door doesn't open from inside or out?
the lock inside cant be pushed either. i got a hanger in there and all it did was raise the window.. anyone got ideas?
the lock inside cant be pushed either. i got a hanger in there and all it did was raise the window.. anyone got ideas?
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Well, just today my driver side door doesn't open from the outside. Works fine from the inside. I had to open the windows first (key in the hole and turn until windows went down) to get in -_- Looks like I'll be troubleshooting this crap this weekend. Thanks for all the advice!
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So I removed the door handle and it literally cracked into 2 pieces (explains why it was not working. Ordered a new one from here: http://www.nissanpartszone.com/Page_...ponentsIndex=9
Will post back after I have installed the new one to let you guys know how it went.
Will post back after I have installed the new one to let you guys know how it went.