So your door handle doesnt work - DIY w/ pics
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Usually if you can't open from either side you got to cut through your door panel with an air saw. ( I know ouch).. But before you resort to that try messing around with your window (raising and lowering), while trying to open the door. That's what I did and I managed to open the door from the inside. Then I kept it open and replaced the clip. Hopefully that'll work out for you, if not I'm sorry. Good luck
This forum has saved soooo much money!!!
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Went ahead and ordered a couple from my local Toyota dealer. They're always damn good with prices. $2.64 is what I think he quoted me. Went ahead and got 2, just in case in another 15 years it happens again.
I know this thread just won't die, just wanted to say thanks for the original write-up!
I know this thread just won't die, just wanted to say thanks for the original write-up!
#125
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If you cant get the door open from inside or out, you can try to use a slim jim to catch that rod and pushing it down (i think). it would be really difficult.
Please let me know if i need to update part numbers on the original post.
Thanks for you appreciation, glad i can help. I try to check this thread from time to time so sorry if I don't get to answering a question, but there's a ton of other competent members here who are just as capable of helping, thankfully.
I would like to thank clublexus and all the other members who have helped me over the years.
Please let me know if i need to update part numbers on the original post.
Thanks for you appreciation, glad i can help. I try to check this thread from time to time so sorry if I don't get to answering a question, but there's a ton of other competent members here who are just as capable of helping, thankfully.
I would like to thank clublexus and all the other members who have helped me over the years.
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#126
Fixed rod but cable section is broken
Driver Door - release cable
After following this post -EXCELLENT- to repair the rod, I was assembling the door and now tha relaease cable (plastic clip) is broken. Lexus does not have the cable separate so I am back to square one with an assembly including cables that will cost $381. Does anyone have a part number for the release cable - door handle to door assebly for the drivers side?
Cable is fine but the plastic section that holds it in place is broken.
Malcolm
1992 BLACK SC300 5 Speed - Mint condition
After following this post -EXCELLENT- to repair the rod, I was assembling the door and now tha relaease cable (plastic clip) is broken. Lexus does not have the cable separate so I am back to square one with an assembly including cables that will cost $381. Does anyone have a part number for the release cable - door handle to door assebly for the drivers side?
Cable is fine but the plastic section that holds it in place is broken.
Malcolm
1992 BLACK SC300 5 Speed - Mint condition
#129
Problem Solved
Again this post was very helpful. I did take a slightly different approach to fixing the rod that worked very well without having to have a section welded on.
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ok so my door wont open from the inside or out and i feel really funny getting in and out of my car from the passenger side door, also its a PITA bc im like 6'1" lol can i remove the door panels and get to the clip without opening the door? and if not where can i get one of these "slim jims"?? thanx
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ok so my door wont open from the inside or out and i feel really funny getting in and out of my car from the passenger side door, also its a PITA bc im like 6'1" lol can i remove the door panels and get to the clip without opening the door? and if not where can i get one of these "slim jims"?? thanx
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-take out the screw behind door lock and handle (you got to remove the plastic piece first to get to the screw)
- take out the two screws underneath the arm rest
- now it gets tricky, you gotta pull the door panel as far back so that you can get to the door internals (this part hurt me the most cuz i was scared of tearing my panel in half lol)
- now reach your arm to the door lock mechanism, feel for the rod and push down- this should get your door open.
good luck with your door hope all goes well