Broken Handle! Can't get in my Corrado!!!

[gar32pentre 0]

Hi there everybody.

 

I've got an N-Reg Corrado which isn't letting me in through the driver side.

The handle mechanism is broken (I've compared both sides).

 

Also, can I change the handle without having to change the lock, I know you guys know about these things!

 

Door can be opened from the inside, central locking does work it's only that the handle won't open the door.

 

Has anyone got a spare driver side door handle that I could buy please?

 

Many thanks!

 

Ps. If anybody knows how to identify and eradicate a severe and annoying rattle from within the dash somewhere you would be a life saver!!!

[vwdeviant 0]

Go search for door handle repair kits no need to buy a new handle which will break again!

[Critical_Mass 10]

Yup, then have to either use a different key to get in OR retumble the lock. Repair kit is a ten min job to fit.

[VR6 0]

You can swap barrels between handles. New handle doesn't necessarily mean different key or re-tumbling .....

 

But still I'd say the repair is undoubtedly better than another crappy handle.

[gar32pentre 0]

I'm taking on board all your advice.

 

At the moment having searched here and on ebay I can't find a repair kit, can anyone please help me locate the one I need?

 

Many thanks!!

[AlexDG 0]

Try here:

 

http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=16145

[ozowen 2]

Try here:

 

http://www.the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=16145

 

I can recommend these totally. I bought my first set on ebay from a guy that was making them in germany, it can be quite fiddly getting the retaining pin out. When I bought the new corrado the same door went so I looked for the german guy but couldn't trace. Found the above link and bought 2 (1 for each door) fitted one to the door that was knackered and its a good fit and fix. Just PM dave16v and see if he has any, good instructions come with it and even I managed it and I am not mechminded :norty: ..................................

[gar32pentre 0]

Thanks for the info, have pm dave16v.

 

Hope to hear from him soon!