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Old 12-12-2007, 07:17 AM
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Anyone know how to 'tighten' the driver side, inside door handle? Getting very loose ... TIA
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The spring is broken. You have to replace the handle. Its about $35-40, IIRC.
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sorry, but it is 99% likely that the handle spring is broke. You could try to replace just the spring, but the entire piece is only like 35 bucks, or it was 2 years ago when I replaced it. Plus, I think trying to get a new spring on there would be more trouble than its worth.

STFA a bit, there is a lot on it. There is also a tech write up in the tech section for replacing it.
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Default Usually the spring breaks, which may have happened.
The whole panel there with the chrome handle and the speaker cover are one part and must be replaced.
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Default It's just a coil spring so you should be able to bend it to make up the slack.
Be careful you don't snap it though. I have seen that happen due to corrosion.
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Wow, everyone so prompt and helpful!!!
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lol, there were no replies when I started mine. Gotta love this board.
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Order from ECS or Carson-few bucks cheaper at ECS then regular dealer
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38 $$ iirc. 10 min job including the time needed to go and find a beer when finished ( - :
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