e36 coupe inner handle non fuctional

[calypso]

Oh noes, I drove home today and when I tried to open the door the handle was all floppy like it wasnt connected to anything. This happen to anyone before, and if so is it a quick fix, or a costly dealer repair? The outside handle still work fine, just feels like the inner is detached.

Anyways I guess this is going to push forward the plans for having the door panels refirbished.

 

[Julz]

Yep i had it.nothing serious thou,it just unhooked.i havent checked it out properly since my car is in the workshop.my doorboards are still off after the respray.when i go and pick up my car monday or tuesday ill let you know what you need but either way your doorboards must come off so this might be a good time to re-do your doorboards

 

[Hellas]

imp:imp:imp:

 

[calypso]

Lol Hellas I dont understand your post.

 

[444YYY]

2 tone look.....

 

[calypso]

Lol I have the cloth interior and dont plan on changing it.
Anyways took the door panel off and sorted the issue. Nothing serious, just unhooked as Julz said. The vapor shield was however in bad shape, looks like it was eaten by the window servo. How important is the vapor shield, and how would one replace it?