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Dodgy handle

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PhilT
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Dodgy handle

Post by PhilT » Thu Apr 11, 2013 2:52 pm

I seem to be having to pull the drivers door handle more & more to open the door. I've done a search and it seems to be a common problem with the carrier/cable stretching?

Is is possible to do some preventative maintenance before it goes altogether and needs replacing or is is gonna go and need replacing before long no matter what.

Cheers as always for any advice.
Cheers
Phil.

Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004

Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003

Horizon
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Re: Dodgy handle

Post by Horizon » Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:40 pm

http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... ic.php?t=6

This is an old post, see if its any help
2011 Kia Sorento KX3  2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3.  3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible  Msport  2007.  ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv

PhilT
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Re: Dodgy handle

Post by PhilT » Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:08 pm

Thanks for that mate - looks like bending the cable mount might help. I might try taking the door card off and see what I can do at the weekend.
Cheers
Phil.

Current Drive:
E71 X6 30D 2011
E53 X5 3.0D 2004

Previous:
S54 Z3 MCoupe 2002
S50 Z3 MCoupe 1998
E46 330 Ci Sport 2003

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