I assume this is the result of a previous owner's attempt to remove this handle from a seat. It appears the original owner purposefully broke the tab that holds the retainer pin in order to remove the handle from the car. Does this sound about right?



-Van

[This message has been edited by VanGTP5000 (edited 02-07-2018).]

I've never seen one fail on it's own. I don't think I have ever successfully removed one without damage like that, even after removing the pin. It might be more likely his was broken or missing and he installed a broken one from another seat.

[This message has been edited by Rsvl-Rider (edited 02-07-2018).]

Thank you. I had read that it was impossible to remove the handles without permanent damage.

-Van

I have had 1 fail but it was because some Chubby-Butt sat down on the thing while taking the door panel off the car.

Signed: Chubby-Butt Charlie

quote Originally posted by fierofool: I have had 1 fail but it was because some Chubby-Butt sat down on the thing while taking the door panel off the car. Signed: Chubby-Butt Charlie

Hey Chubby-Butt,

Did you wind up replacing it with TFS version?

-Van

I believe I changed a plastic handle for a replacement from the Fiero Store, and it probably worked fine.

This was a while ago, so the details are fuzzy.

Van, I think I actually salvaged 1 at a junk yard. That would have been back in the mid 90's. I have used TFS replacements, though. Don't remember any problems with them.

I ordered a new set from TFS.

-Van