Door handle

[Huw Powell]

> Is it the same handle? Cleaning and lubing the lock
> mechanism will help. Also, make sure the door is
> unlatched before pulling on the handle. I have seen
> many VW/Audi handles fail in the cold. The door is
> frozen and a pulled handle is a broken handle.

Yup, the pot metal "trigger" is the weak link.  You should never try to 
pull the door open with it, it's a two step process - release with 
trigger, pull on handle.

Keep it lubed, and be careful in the cold.

-- 
Huw Powell

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