Door handle blues - 1987 type 44

[WDC]

Dave

Make sure when you get another door handle that the lock cylinder size is
the same.
Audis had two different size cylinders for the handles.  I can't remember
what year they
changes sizes.

Pat
Kirkland, WA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave C" <dconner at gmail.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:06 AM
Subject: Door handle blues - 1987 type 44


> The front left (drivers ) door handle needs to be replaced on my 1987
> 5kq... cold weather and ice have revealed the weakness.  Could Audi
> have made these mechanisms any more complicated?
>
> My goal is to fix it properly without spending more $$ than necessary.
>  I'd like to transfer the lock cylinder and/or tumblers and continue
> using my old key.  I think the OEM handles are made in Germany and
> prices seem to be in the $35-50 range.  I also see there are non OEM
> handles available, made in Canada, Belgium, and maybe elsewhere for
> about half that price.
>
> Are any of these improved/redesigned, maybe actually better, more
> durable, than the original?  If they've been redesigned, will I be
> able to use my old lock cylinder/tumblers in the redesigned version?
>
> I also have a problem with the plastic connectors on the rods that
> link to the door handle.  ETKA calls these "operating rod".  The clips
> on mine are broken.  The number on these plastic parts is 443 837 121
> but ETKA does not list it.  A search of the archives turns up other
> posts where people ask about replacement of this part but I could not
> find any reply indicating the part is available separately.  Does
> anyone know of a source?  Has anyone found a satisfactory method to
> repair the clip?
>
> I found one post where Phil Payne says to try part number 443 827 121
> instead but ETKA doesn't list that either.
>
> - -
> Dave C.
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