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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / July 20051987 Toyota minivan: the driver's door handle isn't working
I've got a 1987 Toyota minivan (they called them "vans" back then). Recently the driver's door handle began to only work intermittently. I am afraid that it will stop working all together. What's the problem with it and what can be done about it? Rod > I've got a 1987 Toyota minivan (they called them "vans" back then). > Recently the driver's door handle began to only work intermittently. > I am afraid that it will stop working all together. > > What's the problem with it and what can be done about it? Remove the door panel and investigate: look for loose or bent linkage and connection points. while you're in there, lubricate everything that requires it, such as window and door locking mechanisms.  Signatureremove MYSHOES to email > > I've got a 1987 Toyota minivan (they called them "vans" back then). > > Recently the driver's door handle began to only work intermittently. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > -- > remove MYSHOES to email You need to pull the door panel. There may be a tool to aid removing the cover panel. Usually only a few dollars. Check your local auto parts store. A common fault in this area is rust from water leaking through the window seals and blocked drain holes in the bottom of the door. Check all parts and sray with a rust preventative wd40 or similar. > > > I've got a 1987 Toyota minivan (they called them "vans" back then). > > > Recently the driver's door handle began to only work intermittently. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Check all parts and sray with a rust preventative wd40 or similar. WD-40 is not a rust preventative, a lubricant, a penetrating oil, or any of a whole host of things that people try to use it for. It is a water displacer and to a mild solvent, that's it. nate |
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