4000 Door Handles

[Theodore.Haug at rrd.com]

Dave,

Unfortunately no, they are not interchangeable from side to side.  The
orientation of how the assembly pushes on the rod would not be correct if
they are interchanged.  Sorry for the not so encouraging news.

Your door handle failure is common on these cars, I have had plenty over
the years, and have replaced many a door handle.  They are not they best
made piece on these old cars.  They are made of white metal and they
fatigue and crack as they get older.  And are much more prone to cracking
in cold weather.  The key to these old handles is keeping them well
lubricated, especially as the weather gets colder.  Good news though, they
are not that expensive (about thirty dollars) and are not that difficult to
change.  A couple of screw drivers is all you need, and the ability to
contort your arm into all sorts of uncomfortable positions.

You can also check the salvage yards for a replacement, but usually they
are one of the first things to be taken off these cars.  And they may not
be in much better shape that what you have.  You can get a door handle from
any year 4000 or Coupe and it will work for your application.  HTH

Cheers,

Ted Haug
87 Coupe GT
90 100
90 V8 quattro


                                                                                                           
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Anybody know if the door handles are interchangeable from side to side?  My
drivers door will not open from the handle on the outside anymore.. :(  I
have yet to take it off to see if there is something obvious that maybe
came
apart.  Is this a common problem with older Audi's?  Mine is an '87.

Thanks,
Dave

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