Door handle

[Cody Forbes]

I'm with Kneale, I usually try to remember to push the door a little while 
squeezing the trigger, then pull only after it releases. Also make sure the 
door isn't adjusted too tight - does it have to be closed hard to latch all 
the way? If so you need to adjust the pin on the B pillar outward a tad. 
Proper, even excess, lubrication is also important. Use Wurth HHS-2000 or 
Honda motorcycle chain lube - they are both great products that start out 
thinner then water when sprayed then after 30 seconds or so turn very very 
very greasy, that way they pennetrate hard to reach areas then stick like 
hell.

Oh, and everytime you see a junk yard - no matter what - you must stop in 
and check for any 5000 thats still got it's door handles that you can add to 
your collection ;-). Experianced 5000 drivers have a sizable stash... I have 
approximately 19 spare door handles in a box as well as various bits and 
pieces.

One of these days somebody is going to break down and have some proper metal 
bits made up to replace the POS pot metal parts Audi used in them. Seeing as 
how I've got 5 5000's currently, 4 of which get used, it may have to be me.

-Cody Forbes
http://www.5000tq.com
'87 5ktq - Fast.
'87 5ktq QLCC'd plus some
'86 5ktqCD
'86 5k
'86 5k

Kneale Brownson wrote:
> I pushed in on the door slightly while squeezing the trigger to open
> Team Doorhandle vehicles.
>
>  I lubed the locks and trigger area as well as the latching mechanism
> in the doorjamb at least twice a year and kept a couple sets of those
> handles working for years.
>
> Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
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