S40: - S40 door handle kaput - Page 2

gatos · Jan 22nd, 2015, 17:38

Don't just put a screw in, as it might break the rest of the plastic. Best way is to use a heated long thin nail and make a nice clean drive hole, just a bit smaller that the screw you are going to use. You can aslo use a larger drill bit to make a round groove, the same size as the head of the screw. This way, the head is going to sit in nicely and you can even fill it and paint it ever so slightly.

Or the easiest solution, is to get a replacement handle....

V40owner · Jan 22nd, 2015, 18:15

Im having an early start with work tomorrow at 6am so i wont be doinh anything tonight.
Tomorrow afternoon i might take the door card off and see whats wrong.
Also will have a look at the actuator in my driver side door as it doesnt lock with the central locking

v40alex · Jan 22nd, 2015, 21:42

Probably worth linking to this thread, might help
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=51967&page=2

V40owner · Jan 23rd, 2015, 14:54

Found the problem.
The plastic on the handle that holds to the metal clio snapped.

Anyone has a spare silver driver side handle for sale or a full set of black ones???

V40owner · Jan 23rd, 2015, 15:30

Problem is now solved temporarily.
Managed to drill as small hole and use a long screw to bond both parts together.

In the meantime im still wanting black door handles if someone his selling any.

Thanks for all the advise guys.

baldmosher · Jan 23rd, 2015, 16:24

Check eBay, there are a few black ones on there quite cheap, but the chrome ones are pretty costly.

AndersonV40 · Apr 27th, 2019, 15:58

Hi I have this problem now on the driver's door. Can anyone recommend where I can get a replacement, eBay seems a bit hit and miss.

Update, I have managed to repair the broken handle (a spare would be helpful though) but I now have the metal link for from the handle to the latch mechanism not properly connected at the latch end, it came off while I was reassembling the handle, it wasn't clear how it reconnected but I've obviously done it wrong. I can feel the link rod moving when I operate the handle but it is not operating the latch. My Haynes manual provides no information about connecting the link into the latch, can anyone provide me with any tips please? Thanks.

AndersonV40 · Apr 28th, 2019, 13:19

Update, I've managed to work this out and connect it up, working fine 😀

Scoobymolly · Apr 28th, 2019, 20:35

I have a full set of black plastic handles if you want,including a complete v40 as well for spares.

bimmer49 · May 5th, 2019, 11:18

My chrome one fell apart. I drilled the handle and into the yoke a bit a put in a countersunk self tapper...result!

Jan 22nd, 2015, 17:38	#11
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Don't just put a screw in, as it might break the rest of the plastic. Best way is to use a heated long thin nail and make a nice clean drive hole, just a bit smaller that the screw you are going to use. You can aslo use a larger drill bit to make a round groove, the same size as the head of the screw. This way, the head is going to sit in nicely and you can even fill it and paint it ever so slightly. Or the easiest solution, is to get a replacement handle.... __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Jan 22nd, 2015, 21:42	#13
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	Probably worth linking to this thread, might help http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=51967&page=2 __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Jan 23rd, 2015, 16:24	#16
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	Check eBay, there are a few black ones on there quite cheap, but the chrome ones are pretty costly. __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Apr 27th, 2019, 15:58	#17
AndersonV40 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2020 09:00 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Freckleton	Hi I have this problem now on the driver's door. Can anyone recommend where I can get a replacement, eBay seems a bit hit and miss. Update, I have managed to repair the broken handle (a spare would be helpful though) but I now have the metal link for from the handle to the latch mechanism not properly connected at the latch end, it came off while I was reassembling the handle, it wasn't clear how it reconnected but I've obviously done it wrong. I can feel the link rod moving when I operate the handle but it is not operating the latch. My Haynes manual provides no information about connecting the link into the latch, can anyone provide me with any tips please? Thanks. Last edited by AndersonV40; Apr 27th, 2019 at 18:01.

May 5th, 2019, 11:18	#20
bimmer49 Always listen & learn! Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 19:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Winchester + Malaga	My chrome one fell apart. I drilled the handle and into the yoke a bit a put in a countersunk self tapper...result! __________________ 264 V8 5.0L V40 BiFuel, she's gone, she's dead......Oh well!

Jan 22nd, 2015, 18:15	#12
V40owner Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2015 17:55 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dundee	Im having an early start with work tomorrow at 6am so i wont be doinh anything tonight. Tomorrow afternoon i might take the door card off and see whats wrong. Also will have a look at the actuator in my driver side door as it doesnt lock with the central locking

Jan 23rd, 2015, 14:54	#14
V40owner Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2015 17:55 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dundee	Found the problem. The plastic on the handle that holds to the metal clio snapped. Anyone has a spare silver driver side handle for sale or a full set of black ones???

Jan 23rd, 2015, 15:30	#15
V40owner Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2015 17:55 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dundee	Problem is now solved temporarily. Managed to drill as small hole and use a long screw to bond both parts together. In the meantime im still wanting black door handles if someone his selling any. Thanks for all the advise guys.

Apr 28th, 2019, 13:19	#18
AndersonV40 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2020 09:00 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Freckleton	Update, I've managed to work this out and connect it up, working fine 😀

Apr 28th, 2019, 20:35	#19
Scoobymolly Junior Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2021 18:49 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bangor	I have a full set of black plastic handles if you want,including a complete v40 as well for spares.

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