humm Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 So I went to open my door today from the outside and it was a funny angle and somthing seemed like it broke. Now I cant open my driver side from the outside. Is this is an easy fix? How much would it cost to have fixed? Could I do it myselff and what went wrong? Thanks guys! - JHumm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humm Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 and I did look on search engine and didnt find anyone with the same exact problem. sorry guys I am having a horrible day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Most likely the cable that connect the door handle to the latch is broke or came detached at one end. It could be a simple re-attachment, or you might need to replace the door handle (I think they are ~$80 from the dealer, although that might be for a front unit which has a lock, and they don't come painted IIRC). It is not that hard to pull the rear door skin off to inspect. Have you ever pulled a door skin before? The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humm Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hey, Thanks for the quick reply! I have never pulled a door skin before. If it is as simple as reattaching the cable would the dealer charge me to do that? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Unless you found people who work just for the fun of it, I would imagine they will charge you. Here are the instructions from the vacation pix. Pick yourself up a $7 set of nylon trim removal tools from Harbor Freight. They make the job a hell of a lot easier.17 - Door Trim.pdf The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specb449 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I know this years old but just happened to my 06 spec b, it was the little plastic clip that connects the handle to the cable for me... Just an update for anyone else that may search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Had this happen to me recently on my passenger rear door. It was freezing cold in the AM and I pulled on the door too hard to free it from the frozen-ness. I heard a positive, non-metallic snap heard a piece fall into the door. From reading this, I assume I broke the cable mount/attachment point. Sub'd for later repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayInVA Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Had this happen to me recently on my passenger rear door. It was freezing cold in the AM and I pulled on the door too hard to free it from the frozen-ness. I heard a positive, non-metallic snap heard a piece fall into the door. From reading this, I assume I broke the cable mount/attachment point. Sub'd for later repairs. Same thing happened to my driver's door last year about this time in the freezing cold. I believe someone (perhaps Max Capacity?) told me that it wasn't an uncommon problem on the 05s. For me it was just easier to replace the door handle assembly (except the lock). You'd have to get it painted though (or not, mine is black). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Same thing happened to my driver's door last year about this time in the freezing cold. I believe someone (perhaps Max Capacity?) told me that it wasn't an uncommon problem on the 05s. For me it was just easier to replace the door handle assembly (except the lock). You'd have to get it painted though (or not, mine is black). Yep, common issue. I had my buddies body shop paint and install mine. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt05silver Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm in a similar position as MrTris. I'm having issues with my rear passenger door. I don't know if it was weather related or not, but it won't open. It looks as though the lock will not fully release to show the red mark just above the handle on the inside. Does anyone have any ideas or recommendations of how to remove the panel to access the intervals of the door without being able to open it at all? Any input would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbell6 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Edit: Turns my handle was intact, a cable had just popped out of the appropriate holder. Hey this is what I'm fixing when I get off work today! I plan on using maclif's fix found here http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fixed-broken-door-handle-194190.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Glad you got it done, my drivers door snapped off last fall, a simple call to the dealer and a paint shop, after I got it back30 odd mins and I had it back on myself in my driveway. It's definitely not an uncommon problem! 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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