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RE:5000 door handle trouble



>
>I have been driving my '87 5000 for 50,000 miles now without any problems, 
>however one small problem has developed recently.  On both of the rear 
>doors, the outside handle does not "spring" back into place after it has 
>been squeezed, making it difficult to open the doors.  I have to insert a 
>screwdriver or key between the moving latch part and the fixed part of the 
>handle inorder to get the door to latch closed again.
>
>Has anyone else experienced this and what is the best way to fix it?
>

Sounds a bit too simple but, lube it. Get a can of spray lube with an
extension tube "straw" and stick said straw in the gap where the handle is
and spray onto inner handle mechanism. Work lever in and out for a while,
keep that screwdriver handy, and it should loosen up.  Be patient could take
a while.
If it still doesn't pop back by itself eventually, the inner mech.  or
spring is prolly broken  a trip to the wreckers  or PAP is in order. I've
fixed several sticky, stiff levers this way.

Burl Vibert
83 Coupe
87 5kCSTq
and hibernating toys (but spring is coming)