Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> Can't open doors, please save me from breaking a window
BCinSC
post Sep 9 2004, 06:00 PM
Post #1


Nothing but Trouble
**

Group: Members
Posts: 138
Joined: 8-June 03
From: Wakefield, MA
Member No.: 800
Region Association: North East States
High on the list of bad design is the 914 door handles. While my passenger side has been tricky since the date of production, the drivers side has pretty much always worked... until the last torrential rain. Now it won't catch, no matter how many times I work the lock. It's been days now and I must get resolution. Please help. ~Bruce
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies(1 - 17)
Aaron Cox
post Sep 9 2004, 06:03 PM
Post #2


Professional Lawn Dart
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 24,541
Joined: 1-February 03
From: OC
Member No.: 219
Region Association: Southern California
coat hanger to the door pull.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Trekkor
post Sep 9 2004, 07:15 PM
Post #3


I do things...
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,809
Joined: 2-December 03
From: Napa, Ca
Member No.: 1,413
Region Association: Northern California
I locked myself out earlier in the year. Use a hanger to get the top off, then reach in to open. Takes about 45 mins. And the patients of the funny farm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

KT
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Trekkor
post Sep 9 2004, 07:22 PM
Post #4


I do things...
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,809
Joined: 2-December 03
From: Napa, Ca
Member No.: 1,413
Region Association: Northern California
locked out thread

Here 'tis.

KT
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
morph
post Sep 9 2004, 07:38 PM
Post #5


quality parts builder
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,828
Joined: 25-November 03
From: oregon coast
Member No.: 1,389
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
step one get a small screwdriver you dont care about and put a slight bend in.(or and real strong small piece of metal)


Attached image(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
morph
post Sep 9 2004, 07:41 PM
Post #6


quality parts builder
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,828
Joined: 25-November 03
From: oregon coast
Member No.: 1,389
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
insert and push"if youre worried about youre paint just put a piece of tape over the paint couple pieces will do "this dosent move the handle or damage the car.you wont hear it click but when the piece of metal is all the way in pull on the door.


Attached image(s)
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
BCinSC
post Sep 11 2004, 09:51 AM
Post #7


Nothing but Trouble
**

Group: Members
Posts: 138
Joined: 8-June 03
From: Wakefield, MA
Member No.: 800
Region Association: North East States
They don't make hangers like the used to. I tried two different ones, both turned out too flimsy to do much once hooked on handle or window crank. I have patience enough to maneuver a piece of wire through a tight seal, hook latches, and gently pull until it gives..about four times, then I lose my cool and now have a nice dent in my driver's door matching my foot. Seriously considering the ball peen hammer to the vent window. I've had it with this aggravation.


FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 914 1.7L in very good condition with these exceptions:
Can't unlock doors.
Dent in driver's door.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
sgomes
post Sep 11 2004, 10:27 AM
Post #8


Electric Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 815
Joined: 6-May 04
From: Campbell, CA
Member No.: 2,029
Um, I don't mean to be a jackass but is there no locksmiths or tow trucks in your area?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
BCinSC
post Sep 11 2004, 10:58 AM
Post #9


Nothing but Trouble
**

Group: Members
Posts: 138
Joined: 8-June 03
From: Wakefield, MA
Member No.: 800
Region Association: North East States
Nah, I'm the jackass. I have AAA+ and didn't even think to call them. So used to having to do eveything myself on this thing. DOH
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
djm914-6
post Sep 11 2004, 11:51 AM
Post #10


Happiness is: Getting on the road
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,864
Joined: 6-February 03
From: Burlington MA
Member No.: 248
Region Association: None
If I were you, I'd pray on it a bit and see if the lord can give you the answers you need. If that fails, call AAA.

Betcha didn't expect that one coming! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dr Evil
post Sep 11 2004, 12:32 PM
Post #11


Send me your transmission!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 23,034
Joined: 21-November 03
From: Loveland, OH 45140
Member No.: 1,372
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
I have a piece of vent glass if it turns for the worst. Just pay shipping. Good luck.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SirAndy
post Sep 11 2004, 01:19 PM
Post #12


Resident German
*************************

Group: Admin
Posts: 41,944
Joined: 21-January 03
From: Oakland, Kalifornia
Member No.: 179
Region Association: Northern California
QUOTE(BCinSC @ Sep 11 2004, 09:58 AM)
Nah, I'm the jackass. I have AAA+ and didn't even think to call them. So used to having to do eveything myself on this thing. DOH

locked myself out once. took the AAA guy 5 sec. to open my door ...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Andy
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
BCinSC
post Sep 11 2004, 02:05 PM
Post #13


Nothing but Trouble
**

Group: Members
Posts: 138
Joined: 8-June 03
From: Wakefield, MA
Member No.: 800
Region Association: North East States
Took a nap (much needed, given month old baby) that improved attitude, and called AAA. They'll be here within 30 mins. Wish I wasn't so dang stupid; now I have a large repair bill for door skin.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
BCinSC
post Sep 11 2004, 03:14 PM
Post #14


Nothing but Trouble
**

Group: Members
Posts: 138
Joined: 8-June 03
From: Wakefield, MA
Member No.: 800
Region Association: North East States
Took him a few tries, but finally got it open.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
URY914
post Sep 11 2004, 06:47 PM
Post #15


I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.
****************************************************************************************************

Group: Members
Posts: 124,254
Joined: 3-February 03
From: Jacksonville, FL
Member No.: 222
Region Association: None
I can fix those handles for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Check out my post in the resources section.

Paul
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
seanery
post Sep 11 2004, 06:49 PM
Post #16


waiting to rebuild whitey!
***************

Group: Retired Admin
Posts: 15,854
Joined: 7-January 03
From: Indy
Member No.: 100
Region Association: None
how long does it take Paul?
I need both sides done and keep putting it off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
URY914
post Sep 11 2004, 07:13 PM
Post #17


I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.
****************************************************************************************************

Group: Members
Posts: 124,254
Joined: 3-February 03
From: Jacksonville, FL
Member No.: 222
Region Association: None
Right now, it would take awhile. I need to make two door skins and I'm starting to make front turn signal covers. Plus try to finsh my flares, and remodel the kitchen, fight off hurricanes...

If you look at the resources page and the pictures I posted you'll see how I did it.
I used aluminum angles and filed them to fit. You could do yourself if you needed them bad enough. They also pop up on eBay pretty cheap.

Paul
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Trekkor
post Sep 11 2004, 07:32 PM
Post #18


I do things...
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,809
Joined: 2-December 03
From: Napa, Ca
Member No.: 1,413
Region Association: Northern California
Now I can't open the door. And I'm inside the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Ran a run in the a/x today. The G's must have busted something. I can't open the door from the in or out.

Inside lock lever is sticky and won't operate properly. When I try to move the lever it has resistance and returns to the locked position.
It's like a small person is on the other side fighting me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I had to crawl over the console and out the pass side.

Andy, what did you say to do?

KT
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

Reply to this topicStart new topic
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Switch to: Standard · Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 26th December 2024 - 06:56 PM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...