Drivers Side Back Door Handle

[paddyprice]

Hi Folks

 

I have recently purchased a Citreon C4 16v (2006) 2.0 HDi.

 

I have found the car great to drive with plenty of power, so love the car in general.

 

One problem has now appeared though. My drives side back door wont open from the inside or outside. The door handle seems loose and doesnt seem to be catching.

 

does anyone have any ideas on how I get this fixed, or how much it could potentially cost.

 

thanks

 

Jon

Edited September 17, 2013 by paddyprice

[coastline taxis]

this is a common fault on a c5 and not so common on a c4. theres a topic on here ( i know cause i wrote it) on how to open the door when its like this. The problem is when im doing a search for it to add a link for you i cant find it. paul or john will be along soon and post the link for you as they are way more savvy than me with the pc

[Johndouglas]

Maybe this is the one:-

http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/20299-door-lock/

[paddyprice]

Great news. Look forward to the link. Thanks

[paddyprice]

Thanks for the link. Excuse me for being a bit dim. Whats the door card. If I was to take it into a garage, do you think it will cost much to get fixed

[coastline taxis]

The door card is the panel that cover the door interior and  has the window switches and handles in it.

 

ha ha well done john

[paddyprice]

Thanks. Just had a look. I assuming it will be diffucult to get off.

[paul.h]

Haynes now do a manual for the C4 but it does not cover the 2.0 hdi engine but the rest will be useful.

 

It gives the following but it may not be possible to remove the rear door card without some damage since it needs to be open to undo the 3 screws on the front edge (have a look at the opening door). After this undo the screw inside the grab handle, prise up the switch/grab handle (switch may only be on the front doors), disconnect the switch plug, carefully unclip the trim around the release handle and remove it, if the rear doors have manual window handles use a rag under the handle moved side to side to release the securing clip, pull off the window handle and spacer (put the clip back on the handle before losing it), if fitted unclip a coutesy light from the bottom of the door and undo its wiring plug, use a forked tool to unclip the edges of the door panel from the door, pull the panel outwards and lift it up to remove it from the door. Some clips may get broken and need replacing.