Door Handle Sticking

[Giles]

Hi All,

I have a 2003 Megane Dynamique.

The drivers exterior door pull is getting stiff and sticking in the "pulled" position.

I can push it back in, but it is then loose and a little wobbly.

The mechanical function of the handle still works OK.

The handle is the chrome version with the lock button included.

How do I fix this sticking handle? I've tried grease but it's made no difference. I guess I need to get at it from the inside.

Cheers Guys.

Giles.

[onlydiesels]

i had exactly the same problem! theres nothing wrong with your handle,but you need to remove it.start by removing the grommet which sits adjacent to the handle on the inside door shut (above the latch), look into the hole and you can see a clip which holds the end cap of the handle in place,use a hook (coat hanger or welding rod)to pull the top of the clip towards you to release this (it does`nt come out,just hinges down) clip which allows the end cap to be pulled out from the door,then slide the handle backwards and pull out (don`t forget that there is a wiring plug attached to it but you may not need to disconnect it,just let the handle off to one side) if you then look at the handle,you should see how it pulls on the release mechanism which is on the latch inside the door (look through hole in the door,you should see the release lever which i think is white with a metal roll pin through it) this will be seized. i just had to keep lubing/working mine till it eventually freed off.may sound a bit tedious,but quite easy really,anyway, must be better than buying a latch/fitting by renault and paying through the nose.
hope this helps.

[Giles]

Great! Thanks!

I will have a crack at that in the morning!

G.

[jp1]

i had the same problem with mine, i just sprayed it with wd40, and it now works fine.

[Giles]

All working now!

Thanks for the help.

G.

[ikhan]

Sorry if this sounds thick, but do you have to remove the door card or (as it sounds from the description) the handle comes off by releasing it through the side?

I've got the same problem with one of my rear doors

[davelowe]

There is no need to remove the door card. There is a rubber grommet on the door shutting face that comes out IIRC. Reach in there with a small hooked piece of wire (modified old school coat hanger) and tug. This releases the handle. It comes out one end first. Once it's released you will be able to lubricate it satisfactorily.

Tip: on rubber and plastic parts use silicon spray or paste. On metal, use WD40 or better still, copper anti-seize paste.

[ikhan]

Thanks Dave - will give that a go. I [tried to] sprayed some 3-1 silicone grease through the handle and work it in last night but that didn't work so I'll take the handle off

[MKN]

Hi guys. Need a bit advice on same topic. My megan 04 got sticking front passenger door handle as well, also it´s bit stiff while pulling handle. I open it up as written above (thanks for that, would never figure it out !!). Tried spray with silicon and moving that white part where is pin but no luck, still stiff. Do i have to try move that small metal bar as mark in picture or just move in and out that white plastic part? or am i trying it totally wrong ?Metal long leaver moves easy and return on its own. Thanks a lot. Pavel

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