Drucey 10 Posted August 30, 2014 Hi, does anybody know if the Vw passat 88-93 rear door handles (key less) are a straight swop? They look the same but are the leavers the same? My car is a 1989 1.8 16v thanks people :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted August 30, 2014 with a bit of bending of door catch yes, more or less. I have passat handles and audi chrome catch which also works. Think I have some passat catches which make the job easier if you want them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted August 30, 2014 Are they not the same then? How much hastle is it to do? What do you need? Thanks for the help m8 :) appreciate it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted August 31, 2014 they are not quite the same but very similar. the rear passat catches i modifield to work with the passat handles in a corrado door. not much hassle at all, a matter of eying up how close the striker is to the catch and bending it - dont go mad though as it will break. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted August 31, 2014 Ok, what did I need? I have managed to find new rear door handles off the passat.. What other bits did I need? Thanks for helping me out m8. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted September 1, 2014 Just door catchs mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted September 1, 2014 Ok m8, should I just get some passat door catches? Do they fit straight on? It's just a case of bending the striker after that? Thanks for all your help. Brilliant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted September 1, 2014 To fit Passat handles you need to use the Pasat door mech too. However a more elegant solution which allows you to retain the Corrado lock mech is to replace the striker with a better designed stronger bespoke part, I sourced mine from German eBay they are a first class solution giving smooth reliable use with non of the frailty of the original part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted September 1, 2014 Ok, if I go on German eBay and type in " passat striker" for an 89 year car, will it come up with one, and is that all I need? Got some keyless rear passat handles.. Thanks :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted September 1, 2014 Or if it's possible would you mind sending me a link to the part I need? Have the 2 handles off a passat (no lock) so just need the other bits.. :) thanks everybody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted September 1, 2014 Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=170590691722 Passat Door Handle Conversion VW Corrado G60 VR6 16V 2L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks for that m8, right so If I buy this kit, I need the passat handles (which I have) then you have to swop the part over with the new parts. Have I got it right? Lol, is it easy to do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks for that m8, right so If I buy this kit, I need the passat handles (which I have) then you have to swop the part over with the new parts. Have I got it right? Lol, is it easy to do? Yes and yes, have a look at the guide in the wiki for re tumbling locks, shows how to remove the handle in there :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted September 1, 2014 ok, the kit does say it comes with instructions on what to do? can just see it exploding on me.. lol, hopefully its not hard to do?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wullie 1 Posted September 1, 2014 Am I being thick here or would Daves16v door handle kit not do the same? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted September 1, 2014 Am I being thick here or would Daves16v door handle kit not do the same? my thoughts exactly wullie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drucey 10 Posted September 1, 2014 What's daves16v door handle kit lads? Lol, I have the pass at rear door handles?? Haha :) thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted September 1, 2014 What's daves16v door handle kit lads? Lol, I have the pass at rear door handles?? Haha :) thanks it is one of these :D http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=10426&highlight=handle+repair i brought both sides & have only used the drivers so far. not only did it fix the handle but it means no new lock, keys etc etc & it gives a much better feel when opening the door apologies if you want the delocked handles tho ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted September 1, 2014 Daves kit is a fix for Corrado standard handles it is not suitable for the Passat handle . The item I linked is a perfect fit and high quality and a straightforward proposition to fit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wullie 1 Posted September 2, 2014 Daves kit is a fix for Corrado standard handles it is not suitable for the Passat handle . The item I linked is a perfect fit and high quality and a straightforward proposition to fit Well that's me told. I was looking at the other items in the original link ( http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=170590691722 ) and the repair kit for the Corrado's looked identical to the ones shown for the Passat handles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites