Exterior door handle not working

v_forty · Apr 17th, 2018, 20:51

The front passenger side door handle - outside - has just partly broken on my V40, it's still attached but the right hand side part of the hinge snapped so it's only attached on the left side. It's now not possible to open the door from the outside.

Is this an easy thing to replace - and can I just buy the chrome piece, or do I need the whole unit (i.e. including the body coloured recessed trim)?

I have had the inside of the door apart before, to replace the central locking motor, I presume this will need to come off to access the external handle too?

gatos · Apr 17th, 2018, 21:20

You only have to replace the chrome bit. Or if you find one in the same colour as your car, you can then get one with the suround.

If you have already took the door apart, then it will be fairly easy for you to do the door handle. All you need to do, is to unhook the metal rod where it connects to the door lock and then undo the 2 10mm bolts securing the door handle.

I have a couple of spare door handles in case you can't find one at your local scrappies or online

v_forty · Apr 19th, 2018, 21:14

Replacement handle arrived today, thanks Alex. I will 'get it on' at the weekend, so to speak.

gatos · Apr 20th, 2018, 11:01

Let me know if you need any help.

bimmer49 · Apr 20th, 2018, 19:38

LOL: My drivers door failed to open the other day.....the left hand connection broke.
Back home, drilled it 5mm bit and stuck a wood screw in it and flush fit.
That'll do!

v_forty · Apr 29th, 2018, 21:36

Finally had a day at home without any rain so managed to replace the handle - easy, but a little time consuming. The only tricky part was getting the replacement handle back into the housing, before putting it back into the door. A slightly stubborn spring needed gentle easing back into place!

A wood screw would of course be a much quicker fix.

Thanks again to Alex for his help.

Apr 17th, 2018, 20:51	#1
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 12:35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Exterior door handle not working The front passenger side door handle - outside - has just partly broken on my V40, it's still attached but the right hand side part of the hinge snapped so it's only attached on the left side. It's now not possible to open the door from the outside. Is this an easy thing to replace - and can I just buy the chrome piece, or do I need the whole unit (i.e. including the body coloured recessed trim)? I have had the inside of the door apart before, to replace the central locking motor, I presume this will need to come off to access the external handle too? Last edited by v_forty; Apr 17th, 2018 at 21:48.

Apr 17th, 2018, 21:20	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	You only have to replace the chrome bit. Or if you find one in the same colour as your car, you can then get one with the suround. If you have already took the door apart, then it will be fairly easy for you to do the door handle. All you need to do, is to unhook the metal rod where it connects to the door lock and then undo the 2 10mm bolts securing the door handle. I have a couple of spare door handles in case you can't find one at your local scrappies or online __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Apr 20th, 2018, 11:01	#4
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Let me know if you need any help. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Apr 20th, 2018, 19:38	#5
bimmer49 Always listen & learn! Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 19:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Winchester + Malaga	LOL: My drivers door failed to open the other day.....the left hand connection broke. Back home, drilled it 5mm bit and stuck a wood screw in it and flush fit. That'll do! __________________ 264 V8 5.0L V40 BiFuel, she's gone, she's dead......Oh well!

Apr 19th, 2018, 21:14	#3
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 12:35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Replacement handle arrived today, thanks Alex. I will 'get it on' at the weekend, so to speak.

Apr 29th, 2018, 21:36	#6
v_forty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 12:35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cambridgeshire	Finally had a day at home without any rain so managed to replace the handle - easy, but a little time consuming. The only tricky part was getting the replacement handle back into the housing, before putting it back into the door. A slightly stubborn spring needed gentle easing back into place! A wood screw would of course be a much quicker fix. Thanks again to Alex for his help.

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