1999 Honda CRV Interior Door Handle Fix

[@elsafirestone6979]

Great video, fixed door handle in no time at all. Thanks very much. Three comments: 1. part number is 72136-SM4-003 2. the handle should not/need not be removed from the panel. If it comes off easily, like in the video, someone had previously broken the plastic retainers because the two screws that hold the handle to the panel that can only be reached "after" the panel is removed; 3. I found it easier to leave the bottom of the panel unfastened to reach inside to attach the rod to the door handle. Just my preference. Thanks again

[@lizbleau7272]

Thank you so much for this video. As a 72-year-old woman I had no trouble following your instructions and saved myself a bundle of money..and only 2 screws left at the end..I'll live with that,

[@sjstreetbikes]

+Liz Bleau That is great to hear. Im glad it helped.

[@nnnnnnn2873]

Thank you. Dealer wanted $360 to do this-$180 to remove the panel to diagnose it and another $180 to actually fix it. I knew already that this was the problem by the symptoms, and I already had the $1.59 part, so I figured I'd find a video. Thanks for making this. Saved a single mom a ton of money.

[@hyang04]

What a blessing with this video. My 1999 CR-V is 16 years old and still running strong. With the help from this video a small annoyance was taken care of. Thanks Rob!

[@joseftrumpeldor6240]

+Henry Yang Henry, My 1998 CRV has 366K miles on it and runs like a top, but only because I take it in for regular oil changes, tune-ups, etc. Great fucking car!

[@berledale9090]

Hi Rob. I realize this post is old but it remains EXTREMELY helpful. I'm a 65-year old woman who was able to replace the door handle assembly in under 10 minutes.The rod was easier to get to then expected. Also, I had to take the lock mechanism off the old assembly and attach it to the new assembly so I could hook it back up to the harness. The door handle part was less than $15 so this was not only an easy fix, but a cheap fix as well. THANK YOU!

[@sjstreetbikes]

Berle Dale you are very welcome

[@absurdism-coffee-camus]

Hello Rob! I just finished replacing that inner rod holder. Without your step by step instructions, I wouldn't have been able to do it in just under 20 minutes. I own a 98 Honda CR-V. I wouldn't RECOMMEND what I did. I actually lifted the bottom panel just enough(after taking off all the screws) to reach in and put the plastic holder without taking the whole panel off----lucky I didn't break the panel. But my arms did get scraped when I reached in to fix it. So your way is the best way to not risk breaking the door panel. I wish you GOOD FORTUNE AND LUCK!! Karma will give you good luck ten folds back for your HELPFUL video. You are right -- the auto repair shop would have charged hundreds of dollars.

[@robertvalenta3923]

Was a FANTASTIC video. Showed me exactly how do take the door panel off and on. I tried first to find it on internet and only got partial information. Rob thanks a lot.

[@hollyb8120]

I know this video is over 5 years old but THANK YOU SO MUCH!! My interior door handle wasn't working on my 97 crv and with this video I was able to fix it!!

[@korbela03]

You saved me a trip to the mechanic (not to mention my very first car fix). I feel so accomplished, thank you!

[@sjstreetbikes]

Great Job!

[@ln338]

You saved me $300 which was what my mechanic wanted to charge me...this was perfect...I had to fix both front doors and for under $10 i fixed both doors. First door took me 45 min to figure things out but 2nd door was 15 min. Thanks again!!

[@Megavoltamper]

Last time I had to took apart the door panel a few years ago, after somebody tried to break into the car. But my gf ruined the inner handle recently, so I had to fix it. I totally forgot the push trick for removing the inner handle, this video saved me a lots of time and also saved the door from further damages. By the way, I repaired the jumped out door handle rod in 5 minutes, thank you for sharing.

[@jblair8806]

Thank you so much. With this video I was able to fix the door handle on my 2001 Honda CRV. Only took a couple tools, less than an hour and a couple replays. Cheers! :)

[@billybo7343]

Thanks man. I was having the hardest time trying to figure out why the door latch was not working and very thank ful for your zip tie tip.

[@ozricm]

Absolutely legendary temporary fix, I just hope the zip ties I used hold for more than a single monday

[@alucard374]

Spectacular video!!I had the cracked handle of doom which sucks in the winter where I live, to be constantly rolling down the window. Got the part through my work, and this video made the install dare i say...pleasant! Originally thought I'd need to remove the entire panel but after watching you disconnect the handle, I surmized that it did not need to be and quickly jumping ahead to the re-installation procedure provided me all the info I needed to make this a 5 minute fix. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Also props to the camera woman!!

[@ketankamdar6746]

Your steps are very calm and comfortable to "Do it yourself" ... Great work.

[@bif90210]

much much appreciation for this! My 92 year old mother wants here door fixed and now I see what the problem is. Either the rod connected to the handle, or the piece you put in. Again many thanks!

[@daveking1470]

Great video! I just did this with my 2001 CRV and tips I find are 2. First snap off the triangular plastic cover above right side of door panel that covers access to mirror mount hardware. This way the door panel comes off and on much easier. Second the arm rest does not come off on the 2001, just remove the three screws. My clip turned out to be ok, just needed to lube up the latch area to make the interior door handle to once again open the door.

[@chrisbenfield6179]

Thank you for your video , showed me how to get the panel off to fix my exterior door handle. Saved me probably 100 dollar mechanic's fee.

[@stevehase2032]

Excellent video. I fixed my door handle on 2000 Honda CRV thanks to this video.

[@paulg1463]

Thanks for the video! It helped so much. Got my door working again and saved some money!

[@cruzmandesign]

Awesome! Replaced my broken door handle and now I know how to replace the speakers!! Thanks!

[@paulkagawa4929]

Very handy tutorial. But before removing the whole door panel, make sure the problem isn't a broken interior door lever. Mine was cracked at the joint so it couldn't pull the rod all the way. You don't have to remover the whole panel to replace the handle, just the old handle itself, which is described at about 5:25 in the video. I got an aftermarket replacement handle assembly on eBay for about $10 which fit ok but needed to use the old nylon rod clip, and had to slightly force in the handle housing to seat it.

[@erichalperin5331]

Anybody ever find out what the part that was broken was called, or a part number? Excellent video by the way. I gotta fix my parents '98 CR-V (same exact problem) and this video showed me everything I need to know on how to do this repair. Many Thanks!!! Subscribed!

[@michaelvalone907]

Great Video!! Do more CRV videos! Your step by step instructions are spot on. Very helpful;, I am now subscribed!!

[@5537933]

What is the name of the Black Plastic Cliip. I need to buy it by internet (ebay or amazon)????

[@abomb9299]

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for this video. It saved me so much time, energy, and money.

[@JJNSMN1]

Just used your video to replace my broken rod holder and inside driver handle assembly. The chrome on the handle was coming off and its sharp edge cut my finger. My 2001 CRV has 3 speaker screws and after removing the door handle screws the handle stayed attached to the door panel when I removed the door panel. The bottom of the door was held in by two round fittings that released when when I pulled straight out on the door panel at the bottom. For anyone else doing this, pay attention to how the door panel top edge fits under the triangular trim piece at the front of the door. It's nice to have a door that opens from the inside again and not have duct tape wrapped around the "Killer Chrome" on the handle. John near Adamstown, PA.

[@345erd645g]

I have a 1998 Honda CRV; I think the 1999 and 1998 are pretty much the same. The drivers side door I can open from the outside so i need to roll down the window to get out. The passenger side wont work outside or inside; it's been pooched for a while. Thanks for the vid, it will make things so much easier. I'm going to fix both my door handles this weekend.

[@sjstreetbikes]

No problem Glad it will help!

[@Rodinahh]

This just happened to my crv , was wondering what the part that you ordered it called by chance?!?! Such a helpful video thanks so much!

[@Monkeybuzzness]

Bro! your vid is SICK! a "few" minor differences but all in all...PERFECT. got the panel off in one piece! Thanx!!!

[@michaelvalone907]

excellent tutorial! I have the exact same problem on my CRV. Will try it out tomorrow. My crv is even green like your partners!!

[@backroadjunkie1792]

Thanks for the help, Just fixed my 1997 today!

[@thereseroberts5806]

Thanks a lot! This worked great on the 2000 CR-V; only a couple minor things (3 screws by the speaker instead of 2, the large handle is held to the panel by interior screws) were different.

[@erichalperin5331]

Well to answer my own question about the part number of that black plastic clip, here is the information I found out. The Honda OEM info is as follows: Part #72136-SM4-003 HOLDER, ROD (4MM)

[@abomb9299]

Thank you VERY much for the part # info

[@5537933]

Thank you Eric, you offer us the name of that piece and the OEM number

[@jungsiklee6998]

Awesome Job!!!!This is what I exactly need. Thank you so much. keep up the good work bro!

[@bigrusss1]

Very good descriptive video Rob.

[@pilecpilec6495]

Merci pour le tuto Cela m'a permis de comprendre où était fixée la pièce cassée et comprendre le demontage de la tringlerie pour enfin pouvoir enlever le panneau. Bravo

[@ThePatcore]

should note that on a 2000 CR-V, there is 3 screws all the same size at the speaker that have to come out, not 2. (just found that out the hard way while using ur video as a guide to repair my car).

[@sjstreetbikes]

Really glad to hear that Chris!

[@makkitaher]

The video was very helpful, thank you.

[@stuwemhoener5937]

My 2001 Drivers side door will not open from the inside, I had the panel off and yes my clip is broken....that being said, I pulled on the rod every which way I could and still couldn't make the door open. Could it be something in addition to the clip?

[@berledale9090]

Hi - my problem is the "chrome" handle just snapped off. The stub that was left does not open the driver side front door. Do you think I can just replace the handle assembly or does it sound like the inside black plastic clip is broken? Thanks for your help.

[@sjstreetbikes]

I would just get the handle assembly and the plastic clip. You may not be able to get enough leverage to open with the stub. If you replace the handle assembly and it still does not open pull the panel and replace the clip. If you end up not using the clip you will only be out a few bucks.

[@berledale9090]

Rob Surace Thank you! The "stub" was opening the door fine today but, of course, it has sharp edges so I will definitely replace the handle assembly. I think I can possibly tackle that myself. Is there a good source for both parts?

[@sjstreetbikes]

I just did a little searching on google for a door diagram . It had the part numbers on it and I just called up my local honda dealer and ordered the part. I would just take a ride down there so you can look at there parts fiche with the parts guy.

[@berledale9090]

Thank you!

[@erniedixon364]

That exact piece just broke on my 1998 CRV and I rigged it up with zip-ties the same way. Good to know it wasn't just me.

[@UA7SquadVlogs]

Good work my guy respects for the info 💯👊🏾

[@SamY-mm6lq]

I just need help changing the outside door handle and I can't find anything online on how to do it. Please help

[@mycedarhillbaptistchurch7404]

Where did you find the clip? And what is it called?

[@jjager13]

thanks for the video, i needed to get to the plug for the window motor to get my window up, the wires to the door have broken and my window is stuck down.

[@williammcnair4563]

Rob you wouldn't happen to have the part # for that clip would you?

[@sararead3596]

From the Honda CRV forums, the clip part # is: 72136-SM4-003.

[@rimshakaunwal2307]

Thanks! It was helpful

[@Marcgti2000]

Bonjour J’ai le même problème Ou avez vous trouvé cette petite pièce en plastique qui tien cette tringle Merci Marc

[@thechunwu]

Whats the part number so i can order one.. I am having the same problem.

[@ramiyousif8024]

Please i want The name of the piece that has been replaced .. I want one like her .. Thanks

[@randyklippenstein6403]

Really helpful, thanks!

[@henryc.6737]

Great job. I think that is my problem also!! Thank you.

[@pepitopepito2967]

i can't open my door from the inside is this what i need to replace ?

[@sjstreetbikes]

No problem Randy Im glad its useful.

[@juanc.mendez5508]

awesome video...i just replaced mine!!!

[@geluix69]

great video, thanks

[@larsenblaine]

What is the clip part no

[@lebaroncars]

very good video , I would have left it like you have it , I have a friend with same trouble going to use tyrap to fix .

[@JoBracks]

What's the part number?

[@Bronxbomber82]

Thank you!

[@sjstreetbikes]

No prob man glad the video helped!

[@rachaelb9164]

Really really hoping that’s what’s wrong with my door and nothing more. It would make sense though because the latch was sticking earlier so us pulling harder on the handle probably did it in. I think that plastic piece is the dumbest idea ever. Would it have been that much harder to make it metal?

[@LuisGarcia-ro9go]

Thankyou!

[@joseftrumpeldor6240]

By the way, my mechanic (whom I love and trust implictly) told me that he would charge 3.5 hours of labor at $60 per hour!

[@patumwan6]

i like.

[@absurdism-coffee-camus]

I don't know what those lines are in my paragraph--- must be a youtube thing. sorry

[@G0NZ-b9y]

Great video, thanks