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Large MPVs -- Ford Galaxy / VW Sharan / SEAT Alhambra: => Ford Galaxy / VW Sharan / SEAT Alhambra => Topic started by: 372xp on January 26, 2013, 04:57:51 PM
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The front o/s door handle wont work and the door has to be opened from the inside. How do I get it off?
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On what car? You've posted in the mk2 section but your profile says mk3??
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Sorry I changed the details its mk2 02reg 1.9tdi in spruce green. I didnt know much about galaxys till I had to start working on this one.
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No problem
To remove just the outer door handle, with the door open look down the edge of the door you will see a single torx screw parallel with the handle, remove the screw then slide handle towards the front then pull handle outwards
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nice, ill try that after breakfast.
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It is the little plastic hook that operates the latch that has snapped. Can this be replaced or do I have to buy the hole handle less the lock?
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The complete handles are available on ebay, you just need to measure the paddle length or you may be able to swap bits over if necessary.
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whats the paddle?
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the bit thats snapped.
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The paddle is the part that engages into the lock to lock/unlock with the key, there are three different lengths,
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thanks for the help. can i swap my old lock into the new handle?
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Yes you need the key in the barrel while changing over.
Make a note how the spring and paddle fit as it's fiddly to refit.
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Hi,
I have a broken drivers door lock paddle and was going to ask for help, surprising what the search comes up with.
I shall have a look on ebay.
Thank you
Stuart.
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Hi all,
Not sure whether to start a new post or not.
I've had a look on ebay for a kit or exterior door handle with no luck.
Any chance someone has one tuck away?
I've included a photo of my paddle.
Thanks
Stuart.
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There are a few on ebay, can't see any from UK sellers currently though. Somebody in Poland selling with free postage listed:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-DOOR-HANDLE-REPAIR-SET-PIN-LEFT-RIGHT-FOR-SHARAN-GALAXY-ALHAMBRA-95/183109600392?epid=22016008121&hash=item2aa22ec488:g:CXcAAOSw8GFanP1j (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-DOOR-HANDLE-REPAIR-SET-PIN-LEFT-RIGHT-FOR-SHARAN-GALAXY-ALHAMBRA-95/183109600392?epid=22016008121&hash=item2aa22ec488:g:CXcAAOSw8GFanP1j)
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Thank you,
I've made an offer on one.
It's been a pain to have to keep bending to unlock with the boot lock.
My key remote is a bit of hit-and-miss, The little circular discs inside do not always click.
Stuart.
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Hi! I have this issue quite a lot, given the fact that i save at least 2 of these a month from the scrapper and get them back on the road. I get a cheap handle from ebay, about £10 for it, (drivers side at least). Its not the best quality, and the paddle is too long usually. I grind the paddle down to fit, and that saves me a lot of work. You also get 2 keys with it, so its a cheap fix. If you're lucky enough to have a fob, you dont even mind it. Works great, and its easy and cheap. Hope it helps anyone.