Really need Help

[Fasteddie222]

I've been searching everywhere for this and can't seem to find a solution. I am replacing the convertible latch handle and my problem is the short cable (drivers) is so tight that I cant even screw the handle in place. If I screw the handle in place and put the cable to the latch the cable is not long enough to reach. Am I doing something wrong? I know the passenger cable has the screw to tighten and loosen the cable but not the drivers side

[loganhopeless]

Can you post a picture? I'm having a hard time picturing it.


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[Fasteddie222]

Can you post a picture? I'm having a hard time picturing it.


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Yeah I'll get a pic in a bit. It's difficult to explain

[Fasteddie222]

Really need Help

[Fasteddie222]

Anyone?

[flyboyx]

hmmm....i don't see enough information in those pics to see any issue. there really isn't any value in the first pic. the second: that silver ferule needs to slip inside the black barrel before you put the cable into the latch.

otherwise, take a look at the routing of your cables. perhaps one is routed into the wrong position and is traveling a further distance than it needs to.

[Fasteddie222]

hmmm....i don't see enough information in those pics to see any issue. there really isn't any value in the first pic. the second: that silver ferule needs to slip inside the black barrel before you put the cable into the latch.

otherwise, take a look at the routing of your cables. perhaps one is routed into the wrong position and is traveling a further distance than it needs to.

The problem is the cable won't reach the latch.

[Das Delfin]

try slipping it into the latch first and then the handle after? Mine was tight too. There's a certain way it has to go in

[Fasteddie222]

try slipping it into the latch first and then the handle after? Mine was tight too. There's a certain way it has to go in

Alright I'll try it out. Super strange. The car is in the shop getting a manual tranny and LSD :)

[McGyver]

There should be a tensioner somewhere. I replaced that handle a couple of months ago, but can't remember exactly how. Just trace out the cable path and look for a way to give yourself more slack.

[Semblance]

Is it possible that the latch connection extends more when it is in the closed position? When I replace these I only disconnect the handle side and leave the latch side connected, so the latch would be closed. You can close the latch with a screwdriver to find out.