Driver Side Door Handle

Zigen5 · 03-13-2010, 12:27 AM

I just bought my roadster a couple weeks ago and my driver door handle sticks sometimes. Is anyone having or had this problem before? I have to go through my passenger side to open it from the inside. I though it was a fluke thing, but it started happening more. I was afraid I was going to snap it off if I pulled any harder. Once I open it, it'll be fine, then it'll stick again...

Nick911sc · 03-13-2010, 12:31 AM

Doesn't sound like anything a trip to the dealer won't fix.

elmz · 03-13-2010, 12:44 AM

Nope, never experienced this.

Vegasboricua · 03-13-2010, 02:21 AM

Had a similar situation with my 09 sentra. Easy fix. Just take it to the dealer.

Kirgiss · 03-13-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Zigen5

I just bought my roadster a couple weeks ago and my driver door handle sticks sometimes. Is anyone having or had this problem before? I have to go through my passenger side to open it from the inside. I though it was a fluke thing, but it started happening more. I was afraid I was going to snap it off if I pulled any harder. Once I open it, it'll be fine, then it'll stick again...

I HAD the same problem but I figured it out.

What is happening is that the seat belt buckle mechanism is getting jammed between the door and the seat when you close the door causing outward pressure on the door. When you try to use the FOB or outside door button, it isn't strong enough to actually unlock the door. For some reason, using the inside unlock button and opening it from the inside does work.

Since I figured that out, I always make sure the buckle is stowed all the way up and not jammed between the door and seat - no more problems. Hope that solves your problem as well.

Randy

Zigen5 · 03-13-2010, 02:57 PM

No, that wasn't the problem for me. The dealer ordered a new door handle and cable. They said the cable is shorter so they were going to replace the two units. On the passenger said, you just have to lift the handle slightly and the door will open, on the driver side you have to pull the handle all the way forward and it still won't open... Good thing we have roadsters so all we have to do is reach over...

Kirgiss · 03-13-2010, 04:12 PM

Ain't that the truth. Worst case we just use the FOB to put the top down then reach in and open the door.

PapoZalsa · 03-13-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Doesn't sound like anything a trip to the dealer won't fix.

VCuomo · 03-14-2010, 03:07 PM

Why does it matter if anyone else has had this problem? Just take it to the dealer and have them fix it. No biggie...

03-13-2010, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 16	Driver Side Door Handle I just bought my roadster a couple weeks ago and my driver door handle sticks sometimes. Is anyone having or had this problem before? I have to go through my passenger side to open it from the inside. I though it was a fluke thing, but it started happening more. I was afraid I was going to snap it off if I pulled any harder. Once I open it, it'll be fine, then it'll stick again...

03-13-2010, 02:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	Had a similar situation with my 09 sentra. Easy fix. Just take it to the dealer. __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

03-13-2010, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kirgiss Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 17 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster AT Rep Power: 15	Ain't that the truth. Worst case we just use the FOB to put the top down then reach in and open the door. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Roadster AT

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03-13-2010, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Doesn't sound like anything a trip to the dealer won't fix.

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	Nope, never experienced this.

03-13-2010, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 16	No, that wasn't the problem for me. The dealer ordered a new door handle and cable. They said the cable is shorter so they were going to replace the two units. On the passenger said, you just have to lift the handle slightly and the door will open, on the driver side you have to pull the handle all the way forward and it still won't open... Good thing we have roadsters so all we have to do is reach over...

03-14-2010, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Why does it matter if anyone else has had this problem? Just take it to the dealer and have them fix it. No biggie...