rjcast Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Hi- I need your help. My driver's door won't open. It unlocks and I can open it from the inside. Also when I try to make the window go down it makes a funny noise, rattling, about half way down. Any responses will be greatly appreciated, Roberto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehullica Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 The clip that holds the door handle release linkage has broken. The ratlle noise is the window crushing the linkage rod that connects to the latch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjcast Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 Thank You!! Is this an easy fix? or Will I have to take it to the dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincyRay Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 You should be able to do it yourself, but I can't tell you where to find the clip. Once you remove the door panel you should see the rod dangling loose and all you'll have to do is snap on the new cllip and snap it in a hole in the outside handle. Here are step by step instructions on removing the door panel. http://www.lexuspros.com/tutorial4.htm Be careful not to break the rod w/ the power windows. I broke the rod and had to replace the entire door latch which is a lot more work (not to mention money) then just replacing the clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Same thing happened to my passenger side. I can't find a clip but I've heard that an electical twist connector will work if you can find the right size. I'm going to be doing the passenger door one of these weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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