Honda Element Rear Door Inside Latch

This video will show you how to install a door latch in the back of you Honda Element so you can open it from the inside...Why weren't they like this in the first place?

[@corblom11]

Great video and ideas, My only advice would be to use door hardware grade rods in lew of the zip ties. Zip ties aren't very durable and are very prone to breakage over the long hall. I can just see being out camping and need this access only to hear them snap off when you really need them.

[@paulhogan6275]

I'm definitely gonna have to try this. Exactly what I was looking for

[@Bluesidian]

The idea of it is awesome. I would change some of the material to suite where i live. That plastic ziptie would break in no time.

[@TheHowtoDad]

ya, maybe try a bicycle brake cable

[@89crix]

This probably the best I've seen

[@Sidetracker]

Nice neat job. It's unfortunate that we have to "fix" something Honda should have had there from the start.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Ya super frustrating...

[@alaimie]

Yep along with no locking switch for the passenger side, a temperature guage ... Thank you for the video. I will have to replace my cord with the door release now.

[@TheHowtoDad]

@@alaimie I put a temp gauge in my element. might make a quick video on how to do it. works well

[@danielbyrne5862]

When buying zip ties they are rated buy breakaway strength so when putting up tarps or vinyl signs out side on say scaffolding they break away instead of creating a sail and bring the thing down . So buy the strongest ones i have some 2 feet long 3/8 wide very strong. I think you would have to use your fob to unlock first .

[@kristigail]

I now have an escape hatch! Thanks Dad!!

[@TheHowtoDad]

you gotter!

[@videomiser]

clean job!

[@pnw_element9822]

Nice and looks easier than others thanks for the video

[@TheHowtoDad]

no problem!

[@malsalah]

Love the video and the idea. It looks so nice and like an original item. What hardware did use use I’d you don’t mind me asking. Did they come from other cars or from Honda ?

[@RetNemmoc555]

As asked an answered below, the latch mechanism will not work unless the door is unlocked. Although it would be easy enough to operate them simultaneously by linking to both mechanisms, this would ALSO allow the hatch to be unlocked from the outside without a key. However, a curious thing I noticed in the service manual: if there is an electric hatch actuator, it connects to the latch mechanism, not the lock. Therefore there must be a part of the latch mechanism that mechanically overrides the lock-out function (i.e., the function that prevents it from unlatching if the door is locked). I haven't opened mine up to examine it, but a clever person might find a way to mechanically do what the electric actuator does. Another way to do this would be to install a separate lock-unlock button on the inside (like most car doors have), or use an interior door handle that has also has a built-in door lock-unlock lever (like later model cars without electric door locks).

[@humertonoriega6462]

Saludos desde Tijuana México 🇲🇽👍🏻

[@jeanariley7759]

Nice job! Like the other pull handle- nice touch. Just can't find one. Found door handle to open it but no pull handle.

[@TheHowtoDad]

ebay! there are a few on there.

[@jeanariley7759]

@@TheHowtoDad U was just on there. Have the door handles but didn't see "cup"/pull handle. You have a link?

[@xaverelgin8718]

Thanks much. Well executed.

[@1painter4hire]

Nice !! Well done !!! Thanks for Your Time Sir !!!

[@regalt1987]

Tell us your Canadian without telling us your Canadian

[@markthompson1796]

Sick bro. Thanks so much.

[@TheHowtoDad]

you gotter!

[@pixelloopy]

Freaking brilliant mate. thanks!

[@kathyhoodstock6886]

Well done, thanks for posting.

[@shish99]

Nicely explained!

[@spiritualmaven]

Nicely done!

[@gaylejannyoga5046]

This looks great but I do not understand what you are clamping around the 3 min 7 sec part of the video. Can you please explain?

[@TheHowtoDad]

that is the latch that you pull to open the hatch. you want it in the open position when doing this

[@kristigail]

Nice job! When can you be here?

[@kristigail]

Just ordered parts!

[@TheHowtoDad]

did you get this installed?

[@Jelk243i]

Thanks!

[@zenfully13]

Excellent! I did a similar job with the same latch. Gonna have to add that handle to mine now. Curious, how are the zip ties holding up today?

[@TheHowtoDad]

still there! works fine, and was a cheap and easy solution

[@zenfully13]

@@TheHowtoDad awesome, thanks! 🙌

[@kristigail]

Where can I find or order the pull handle? I'm thinking of going to a junkyard to buy a door handle. I guess it doesn't matter what kind of car it comes from. What kind did you use, if you don't mind sharing. I love the nice, neat, custom job you did. The string method isn't very appealing! If you have links for the parts, that'd be great!

[@TheHowtoDad]

Any door handle should work. a junk yard would be a great spot to check, but also ebay: www.ebay.ca/itm/Interior-Door-Handle-Fits-Honda-Element-96515-Dorman-HELP/392661891586?fits=Make%3AHonda&epid=245433578&hash=item5b6c78fa02:g:dwwAAOSw3lxeMabv

[@jasonsleight854]

I'm curious about measurements for the location of the pull handle and latch as someone mentioned it matters. Also wondering how far up the daisy-chained zip tie you go.

[@TheHowtoDad]

sorry for taking so long to get back to you! you want the handle to be on the left side so ti pulls the latch in that direction. I think there is someone on etsy selling this as a kit now!

[@snowee___joey]

Bravo. perfect.

[@nadrosa]

3:41 for the pull handle

[@toecari]

FREAKINAWESOME!!! Can you open it when it’s locked? Can you lock/unlock from the inside?

[@TheHowtoDad]

I Just tried, It will not open when the car is locked

[@toecari]

TheHowtoDad Oh ok. I think I’ll try and find out how to lock and unlock from the inside too. Thank you ✌🏽😎🤙🏽

[@kevinsutton3976]

@@toecari You figure it out?

[@dorisperez5059]

WOW LOVE THIS GREAT

[@punkoska420]

Where did you get the pull handle? Can’t find the same one on Amazon

[@TheHowtoDad]

Both parts are from a parts element I have. The pull handle is the same one that is on the lift gate already. Check eBay, or used parts store

[@davidboyd7795]

Hello does your hatch release work if locked? Thanks

[@TheHowtoDad]

I think so...but I will check and get back to you

[@musicbones88]

Applause. Querry: why zips and not braided cable, or metal rod? Compliments/critques: Superb color choice of element Pleasing voice-tone, timber, pace, clarity, enunciation Add some humor? Maybe a tad more inflection variation? Shorten & consolidate, group, show all in frame the "here's what you'll need? Where did you get handles? How much$? Do you know how to test the components of driver's side master control switch circuit board? I'm going to replace my driver's side cv axle today. I hope this choice to diy doesn't bite me. Maybe I'll attempt to video the whole event and upload to KZbin. Cheers

[@TheHowtoDad]

Used zaps because its what I had. Thanks

[@michaeltaylor3807]

Where did you purchase the handle without the latch? And what would that be called? Thank you!

[@TheHowtoDad]

I got it from my scrapped element...try searching on eBay for element gate handle or seething like that

[@TheHowtoDad]

Found one on ebay! Search "Honda element tailgate hatch pull"

[@TheHowtoDad]

even better: www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~pocket~tailgate~pull~84441-scv-a01za.html

[@gfer33]

Is that a rear driver side or passenger side door handle?

[@TheHowtoDad]

Either will work. I used a passenger side and turned it upside down

[@gfer33]

Thank you!

[@blamarch]

where can i obtain the grab handle?

[@TheHowtoDad]

they are available on eBay. check the other comments on here, I think there's a link somewhere in there

[@chabib23]

How well did the zip ties hold up?

[@TheHowtoDad]

still holding

[@petepete6912]

Overkill and overly complicated. All you need is some heavy duty nylon string and a button. Tie one end of the nylon string through the loop in the latch above the o. e. cable and run it toward the driver' side.. Punch a tiny hole through the plastic door panel in any convenient spot. Run the other end through that hole, leaving some slack hanging toward the interior. Replace the panel and pull on the string. The latch will open, and spring back. Finally, tie the button to the string, taking up enough slack so the button pulls against the interior panel. The only tools required are a pair of scissors to cut the string and an awl to punch a hole in the plastic. I even found a 1 inch diameter gray plastic button to match the interior!