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Question: Has anyone else had problems with the inside door handles breaking off?

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pmae, 3.0L V6, Norfolk, VA, September 18, 2011, 16:34
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I had to replace the front driver's side inside handle a few months ago and now have to replace the passenger front inside handle. I had to pay $176. for the first one and it isn't even the same color as my interior.

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    raiderron September 18, 2011, 20:21
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    Typically what causes this is either worn out handles from years of service and/or the window regulators have binding probs or track probs. Remove inner door covers and inspect.

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    pmae, September 18, 2011, 20:33
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    Thank you for your answer!

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    aligirl680 January 18, 2012, 12:11
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    I have had this same problem and apparently i am not the only one because the majority of the camrys at my local junkyard have already had their handles picked...the good thing is there are few camrys at the junkyard because they are such great cars, so i just swapped out the handle from my back door or you could try using an epoxy that is plastic specific at your local hardware store. A tip for prepping were you you are gluing is to use a nail file to lightly sand in all the little crooks and crannies of the broken handle to make sure you glue every surface possible.

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    pmae, January 19, 2012, 06:48
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    Thanks so much! I will check out getting some epoxy - plastic specific to have on hand. Since my posting, I did replace the passenger inside handle and then my outside front door handle on the driver side also broke, so I replaced that too. Hopefully that will take care of my handles for quite awhile. But I really do appreciate your ideas - so thank you!

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