Corolla Door Handle Repair & Panel Replacement (1998-2002), Door Won’t Open or Stay Latched Shut
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- In today’s video I help out my friend with his ‘02 (8th gen) Toyota Corolla. He was having issues with both the inside door handle not opening the door, as well as the door not staying shut once open from the outside.
We pull off the door panel and find an easy fix inside by straightening a bent slider tab connecting the two handles to the latch assembly. I also replaced the door panel with one that was less deformed and damaged.
This guide, while specific to this E110 generation Corolla (and accompanying Geo/Chevrolet Prizm), is probably similar to how many car door handles and latches work, especially from this era. Don’t be afraid, try the repair yourself!
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If you want to see what I was working on while filming this video, check out my last 4 videos! Those are the content I was talking about at the end of this one.
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One of the best executed videos I've seen.
My Dad has a 02 Corolla that he bought brand new, and he still drives it almost every day and his biggest complaint has been the door handles. He has replaced several outside and inside handles at this point. I haven't tried it yet but when I get back home I will but if this fixes it, he will be so happy! Thanks for the great video, very well put together and possibly a lifesaver!!!
Thanks for the comment, I helped this same friend more than once as well. Its been through a few handles... Hopefully you got yours fixed!
Makes me cringe to see some new cars going back to this “pull up” design vs the current “pull out” style that seems to hold up a lot better.
Excellent video great lighting clear sound and excellent instructions. Great clear video.
Thank you for the nice comments, I really appreciate it. I’m glad you liked the video. I watch many auto repair TH-cam channels myself, and I work hard to keep my video and audio quality high. Some of my favorite TH-camrs never balance their audio and it drives me crazy lol!
Thanks for this, now i know what parts to have on hand just in case! I'm hoping it goes as smoothly for me 🙏
Lifesaver
Great job.
This was a very good video. Can you do a video on what you would do if you're Toyota drivers door would not open from the inside or outside? I have a 94 Corolla and the lock button on the door is depressed and will not pop open so the door does not open. The mechanic said it needs a new door latch assembly but can't find a new one. I think he doesn't want to have to open the door from the inside and take off the panels while the door is shut I don't blame him. I was thinking of using a slim Jim to see if I could snag something on the assembly and pull it open. Let me know if you have any good ideas. I also sent away for endoscope camera so if I could sneak it in there and the door panel maybe I could see what I was doing.
Hey, it’s been a few months, did you get this figured out? I’d guess one of the linkages came unhooked or got bent, but maybe not the same one as in my video. Does the key lock work from outside? My friend got rid of that car so I can’t say anything else about it specifically, but if you have a pick ‘n pull junkyard near you that would be my first stop. Then you can open up a door learn how it works and not worry if you break anything your first time doing it.
Hey, I was doing some work on my car, and the plastic part that is attached to the rod (that controls the outer handle opening the door) is cracked. I'm trying to find what this part would be called, but since the whole thing is not there anymore, I don't quite know the shape of it when I am looking for it online. Any chance you could help me out? Thanks
I would see if you have a pick ‘n pull junkyard near you. Small parts like this are impossible to get affordably just about anywhere else.
What grease can you use? If your just going to a hardware store or something
Any grease would be fine, could look for white lithium grease if you want a spray can. Only thing I wouldn’t recommend is a thin lubricant like WD-40 or silicone, which will drip off quickly.
I doubt they even grease it from the factory, but I wanted to go the extra mile to keep it moving smooth knowing it’s already been bent up.