JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Hi folks. My driver side door handle button is getting stuck pushed in...and not opening the door. If I pull up a few times on the interior handle it will pop the button back out. Anything I can do without pulling the door apart? Thanks you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I think you will have to pull it apart to see what's going on inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 The spring inside the push button may be stuck on something or broken. Door has to come apart to get to the handle. You could always try to spray some lubricant like wd40 around the button. Watch the drips on the paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I'd try and lube it up good and work it in to see if that will help, if not yup door panel has to come off to get to the inside of the door. But that's not a huge job. Getting to the bolts that hold handle on is a little tricky and can be painful (ask me how I know lol) but it's not terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 I soaked it real good with lube and surprisingly it didn't change anything. I watched a video on taking the door panel off. It appears I will need to order a special tool for popping off the window handles? Do you guys agree with that? Like this- https://www.eastwood.com/window-handle-removal-tool.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 The tool makes it much easier to remove the door panel. Both the door handle and window crank use the same type of clip to attach them. Lucky for you most auto parts stores will carry that tool and it isnt too very expensive. I recommend a good set of trim tools as well. They have roll up type kits that have the various fastener removal tools, all plastic so as not to mar your door panels in the process. Something is amiss in there and the only way to figure out what is to take the door panel off and inspect the mechanism and spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 I've got the plastic pry tools..only missing the window handle tool. Also, I have one ding on my car that bugs the heck outta me that just happens to be in the middle of this door. I will have to watch some ding videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 If you don't want to purchase the tool you can use a rag to do the same thing. I have the tool and usually use the rag method anyway. Lol If the ding is in the middle of the door, most likely the "crash bar" will be in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Ding videos? Sounds like a tic tock sensation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 What is the rag method? I'd love to not have to go to the store which is 20 minutes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 How To Remove a Window Crank With a Towel - Upholstery Tips and Tricks - YouTube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Well isn't that nice. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 23 minutes ago, JP_AstroMan said: Well isn't that nice. Thank you! I didn't know that could be done so we learn something new every day. I bought the tool years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 I have everything off the door and it's completely ready to come off except for the top rail. I'm not clear on what's going on behind the panel up top. Seems very attached...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Actually, I didn't realize there are screws behind the pull strap mouldings. No idea how to get them off. This wasn't in the Chevelle video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Push the upper rail towards the window. Sometimes you may need to slap it a little to get the locking tabs to disengage. Slide the covers away from the pullstrap. Again, sometimes a tap is needed to expose the screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Welp, oil has temporarily fixed it...but it won't last. Need a new spring... impossible to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Bummer! Ughhhh! New handle time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Yup new handle time, they aren't that expensive really try to avoid the cheep ones they don't fit great and chrome isnt that great. I have a couple old used ones your welcome to but they aren't great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Just push that retainer down & rotate 1/4 turn. Spring pops right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I’ve seen a handle rebuild kit. Comes with button and spring. Clean it up good and put the kit it and you should be able to save your handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Just an example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Awesome, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I am sure the kits are available at other places also that was just the first one that I found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP_AstroMan Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Thanks for all the help folks...the repair was a success (in that I did not break anything). Oiling the heck out of everything is working for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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