door latch

1987 OLDSMOBILE 98
97,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD
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BOOBOOBEAR77
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I have an 1987 Olds 98 regency sedan.The passenger side door handles (outside) no longer open the door. Driver side handles work fine, no problem. I went to a salvage yard and found similar cars (olds) that had same problem. Is this something i can repair, the old car needs paint but runs like a scalded cat and has soft ride and cold air. too good to give away on a trade on a new one. Thanks
Jan 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, you can repair it. You need to remove the inner door panel to first identify what the problem is. It could be a broken latch or simply the linkage may have come disconnected. Once you are certain what caused the problem, repair. If the handle needs replaced, it is held in by a couple screws. The linkage is clipped into place.
Feb 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM