Went to open driver's door and latch broke off in my hand!

[kino1161]

What can I do to fix this? Is it difficult to do? The latch atcually broke off and was in my hand. The little piece that remains on the door allows me to grab it a little and open the door. Anyone have this part sitting around? What is the process to replace? Thanks, all!

 

[2fpower]

Let me guess. Green car/handle?

You need to buy the entire latch. easy replacement, just have to pull the door interior card, pull 2 10mm screws and pop off the two links, then swap out the lock mechanism.

 

[slow95z]

i have a white one i could sell you

 

[Kentex Rick]

Go to your local pick-a-part and get one off of a late 90's camry. same part; cheaper price!

 

[bigCatdiesel]

yep....and don't try to glue it or use epoxy. You'll be back in there soon enough doing it again. With JB weld AND Gorrilla glue mine lasted 2 weeks before it snapped again. You can either find one from a Part Out thread (seems like lots of guys looking cuz they go quick) or you can order an unpainted knock-off from Amazon or order new from Beno (like I did). Toyota OEM's can be ordered by the color.

 

[Ken C]

A valet parker did that to my car. He blamed me until I asked for their insurance. Reported it to the broker and the owner of the valet company called me right away. lol.

It was also green. Is this a "thing" with green handles? Are they weaker than all others?

 

[IronCladLou]

Mine's green and is cracked, so I am trying to be very careful and not break it completely...

 

[Kernal]

My white handle developed a crack and could feel it flex when I pulled on it so fixed it with Loctite Epoxy for plastic before it snapped off. Still holding five years later.

 

[mosalf]

Mine broke too. Managed to pick one from a damaged car, paint it and replaced it. Thanks for the info on late 90' Camry handles. Will certainly try next time. [emoji1]

 

[dirtrick]

here's how to do it cheaply. you have to move a spring to get it to retract but...

 

[Kentex Rick]

A valet parker did that to my car. He blamed me until I asked for their insurance. Reported it to the broker and the owner of the valet company called me right away. lol.

It was also green. Is this a "thing" with green handles? Are they weaker than all others?

I think it is; green paint weakens the plastic!

 

[2fpower]

my .02 cents is to buy a new one from toyota if it is green-- or do the pull string idea. All the ones at the pick n pull are the same age as yours likely, and it is just a matter of time.

 

[kino1161]

i have a white one i could sell you

How much? PM me.

 

[kino1161]

my .02 cents is to buy a new one from toyota if it is green-- or do the pull string idea. All the ones at the pick n pull are the same age as yours likely, and it is just a matter of time.

My Toyota dealer here wants $116.

 

[kino1161]

Oh... by the way... it is the Burgundy color!

 

[kino1161]

Go to your local pick-a-part and get one off of a late 90's camry. same part; cheaper price!

Do you know the actual years of the Camry?

 

[Timpanogos Slim]

My white truck had a broken handle when i bought it. Found a junk yard replacement. Then found another i am keeping as a spare.

Camry compatibility is news to me

Sent from my SCH-I545

 

[Wayne]

I'm with the others, never heard of the Camry swap. Mine broke and I replaced it with a Dorman purchased off Amazon. It was black and it was painted when the rest of the truck was painted (yes, OEM green).

 

[grizzlygibbs]

Hmm, the doorman looks like a viable replacement. What year Camry works as well as the Depo for the Camry is half the price of the Doorman for the LC

 

[henrymc8]

Does anyone know which Camry door handle 92-96 or 97-01 replacement is the same 95 LC?