Door Handles
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A long time since I had to do this so if memory serves correctly, there is a screw in line with the handle in the rear of the door, if you remove that then slide the handle about 3/8" rearward it should remove remaining connected to the mechanism by the operating rod and knuckle.
From there I can't remember if you can disconnect at the top of the rod or at the bottom but if at the top try not to let the rod drop out of sight or it is a case of door card off, not difficult though no airbags as on later cars.
If you do have to access from below inside the car the internal mechanism and bracket make access to the rod difficult.
From there I can't remember if you can disconnect at the top of the rod or at the bottom but if at the top try not to let the rod drop out of sight or it is a case of door card off, not difficult though no airbags as on later cars.
If you do have to access from below inside the car the internal mechanism and bracket make access to the rod difficult.
aporschefan
PCGB Member
Thanks Buddy.
The car has central locking. Does that make any difference?
The car has central locking. Does that make any difference?
stevie d
New member
I'm in the process of removing my door handles as well . There's a guide on clarks garage web page for removing them http://clarks-garage.com/ . I've got one off so far with some guess work and help b4 reading the guide . I haven't tried it yet on the other handle using clarks instructions but it looks as though it might be a bit tricky trying to push the rod back on again without removing the door card .
I've just done mine as was needed for MOT. Bought the plastic bits from Porsche, £2.72!
Its a fiddley job and need patience. If you are replacing the gaskets you will need to remove the plastic ball on the lock inside to slide the rear gasket on.
You will need to remove the door card and make sure you fit the lock balljoint first and then the central locking plastic small internal rod and the the central locking rod to the solenoid.
If you don't put the balljoint on first you won't be able to get enough pressure to pop it on.
It took me 2 hours to find this out by trial and error!!
Good Luck
Its a fiddley job and need patience. If you are replacing the gaskets you will need to remove the plastic ball on the lock inside to slide the rear gasket on.
You will need to remove the door card and make sure you fit the lock balljoint first and then the central locking plastic small internal rod and the the central locking rod to the solenoid.
If you don't put the balljoint on first you won't be able to get enough pressure to pop it on.
It took me 2 hours to find this out by trial and error!!
Good Luck
bumperblue
New member
Hi Guys,
I did this and once you remove the door screw and slide the handle back and out, it gives just enough clear air against the door so you can slide the gaskets over the handle without removing the solenoid rod. The gaskets are reasonably pliable. I would also suggest putting tape around the door were you think the handle will bang against as you fiddle around, you don't want any scratches. Ian
I did this and once you remove the door screw and slide the handle back and out, it gives just enough clear air against the door so you can slide the gaskets over the handle without removing the solenoid rod. The gaskets are reasonably pliable. I would also suggest putting tape around the door were you think the handle will bang against as you fiddle around, you don't want any scratches. Ian
Frenchy
New member
I have the drivers off at the moment as the drop link that operates the lock had snapped, common fault, they are a right fiddle to get the drop link ball joint off the lock mechanism, god knows what the refit will like [
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You can buy lock components from OPC my handles are scripted so luckily i will not have to look for another but repair this one.
Masking tape all over my door to protect, do this as you WILL scratch the door.
Mark they must have had the door opened to remove the securing screws as there is no way they would budge without these being removed ?
]You can buy lock components from OPC my handles are scripted so luckily i will not have to look for another but repair this one.
Masking tape all over my door to protect, do this as you WILL scratch the door.
Mark they must have had the door opened to remove the securing screws as there is no way they would budge without these being removed ?
Chrishazle
Active member
This may help you - it's a write up I did after doing the drivers door handle of my 968 cabriolet, I think 944's are pretty much the same.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3FX3V_kb7JvNmEzYWFiOWQtNDliNi00YzIzLTk3OGUtZmQ3MWRkZDNkMzYz
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3FX3V_kb7JvNmEzYWFiOWQtNDliNi00YzIzLTk3OGUtZmQ3MWRkZDNkMzYz
PSH
PCGB Member
I've just been doing a little googling and found this on Rennlist....quote:
07-25-2014, 08:14 PM
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Volhv_944
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Mission BC
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Are we talking about the "trigger" on the door handles that breaks? If so, you can just swap the VW trigger over to the Porsche handles. That's what I did to mine.
Another thought would be to use the VW handles for the back, off 4 door cars. it would do a slick door lock delete if you have remote door locks that is.
end quote:
so it seems that it is possible, has anyone here done this and if so which model year golf handles did you use??
cheers
Pete
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Volhv_944
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Mission BC
Posts: 162
Are we talking about the "trigger" on the door handles that breaks? If so, you can just swap the VW trigger over to the Porsche handles. That's what I did to mine.
Another thought would be to use the VW handles for the back, off 4 door cars. it would do a slick door lock delete if you have remote door locks that is.
end quote:
so it seems that it is possible, has anyone here done this and if so which model year golf handles did you use??
cheers
Pete
BoxsterBox
Member
I still own a 1985 VW Golf GTI Mk.2 that I've had from new. I think the Mk.2 door handles are identical to the 944 handles. Have a look at this link giving an exploded diagram of the Mk.2 door handles and Fitting Parts which may be helpful.
https://www.vwheritage.com/mk2-golf/mk2-golf-body-trim/door-handles-locks-check-straps
Good luck! Simon
PSH
PCGB Member
Hi Simon, those are better than what I have found so far as you can buy the bare handle without locks.... I have been looking at exploded views of the triggers themselves and think that as my last post said it is possible to replace the triggers with VW items.. I will order both bare handles and see how I get on.......
Thanks for the link..
Pete
Thanks for the link..
Pete
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