Jenglass

Is there a way I can fix the driver door by myself? Basically, I have to roll the window down and use the outside handle to get out. The inside one stopped working.

streetglower

iTrader: (13)

More then likely the rod that connects to the door handle got disconnected from it. Assuming your have a 01-05 civic, at the top where the door handle is on the inside, remove the little box in there and behind it remove the screws and there is rod that should connect to the door handle, it is a shinny rod and it connects into a plastic clip that can be moved around. look and see if it is still connected, if it isnt, see if it is hanging there and just reconnect it, otherwise remove the door panel and position it back up to the top.

here is a pic to help you, look at the second or so pic, there is the rod you are looking for. http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=149120

nmastereal

bump

I am having this same problem except i opened it, and the metal rod is not disconnected from the inside handle, i can pull the inside handle completely out, how do i reconnect it to the other part it should be connected to? pictures would help please

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

^^^ Is the long metal rod still connected to the handle ?? If so you will need to pull the panel and see where it came loose (it goes over to the latch assembly near the edge of the door)

nmastereal

do you have a pic of the latch assembly? i get the panel off but i cant get under the metal frame where the rod goes

nmastereal

i have an 03 civic lx

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

Here is a thread (the actuator mounts to the latch. https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...-actuator.html

You should be able to look in and see where the inside handle rod goes into the latch. It is near the top. If the rod is loose from the latch...? the rods end length will match closely with where it came loose from.

nmastereal

i know its been a long time but i have been away, i managed to get it in the right position but it doesnt stay there, when you pull the handle it comes off the latch. I dont know what to do

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

is that plastic holder broken?

nmastereal

it looks more like a ledge rather than an L shaped holder

nmastereal

the metal lever is what im trying to place it on but it seems like im putting it on an object that looks like that, when i make that go down the door unlocks but it wont stay there.

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

The blue drawing looks like the inside handle ?? or is that somewhere else ??

The linkage rods are connected to other parts in a couple ways, but for the most part have plastic clips of different colors that swivel and clip over the rod to secure it in place.

nmastereal

i wish i could get a better look at where it goes.
what i drew is the metal rod that comes from the handle into the door opening mechanism. all i can barely see is a plastic lever looking like the blue wedge (its really white plastic) and when i put the metal rod (arm) onto it and pull the door unlocks but it doesnt stay firmly

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

The inside handle should have the plastic clip that swivels around and is clipped onto the metal bar once it is in place in the handle.

nmastereal

the metal bar is connected to the inside handle but i can just pull the handle with rod out so i need to find where the rod connects and i cant see ****.

Vail67

I'm having a very similar problem on my 1998 Civic. The interior door handle doesn't engage/work when it's on, but when i unscrew it and pop it out and physically pull it, it opens the door. From everything I can see, nothing is loose. Any ideas? Thank you!

CDubb

14 years later.... figure it out?!? lmk

xRiCeBoYx

iTrader: (22)

If you can, pull apart the interior door handle mechanism and post up a pic. There's a metal bar with a 90-degree bend at the end that interfaces with the handle. That's the part that Vali67 is talking about pulling to open the door. If you're in the same exact predicament, I'm willing to bet the problem is narrowed down to the door handle assembly itself

the pic part is so we can see what you're looking at to see if we can tell you what's broken

CDubb

Yes, that's still attached to the handle itself and the rod is not just hanging loose. It still lightly moves the actuator it seems but not enough to open from the inside only. I'm guessing a new actuator is needed but I'll post asap.