rust run under read door handles

PEDALS · Post by **PEDALS** » Sun May 08, 2011 7:16 am

Does anyone else have a problem with rust stains running down from under the outside rear door handles, i did a quick seach on the site but didn't find anything and i've had this issue for years!!

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Sun May 08, 2011 10:11 am

Not on the back handle but on the back door handles and around the back hatch inside trim..its getting bad now.....but its a 03 with 173,000 kms..so I guess its to be expected.

moonstonemike · Post by **moonstonemike** » Mon May 09, 2011 2:36 am

Its most likely rust running down from the nut that holds the handle on. I had this problem too. I took the handle apart , changed out the gasket that has a nut sealed in it and voalla no more rust running down the door.

dcampman1112 · Post by **dcampman1112** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:22 pm

does anyone have a part number for that gasket?

tribalman · Post by **tribalman** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:06 am

Quote, originally posted by PEDALS »Does anyone else have a problem with rust stains running down from under the outside rear door handles, i did a quick seach on the site but didn't find anything and i've had this issue for years!!it is a semi-common issue. there is a bolt that rusts out, can either replace it or the gasket.

silverbullet · Post by **silverbullet** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:28 am

Can someone put up some more info? I have the same problem and how can I fix it? Start by taking the door panel off and go from there taking apart the handle?

bogdanas · Post by **bogdanas** » Sat May 25, 2013 5:54 am

Hi,
I fixed mine. What I had to do it's just to replace a plastic pad under the handle. The pad has a kind of a nut in it which gets rusty. I got my new pad from Toyota dealer (Toyota Matrix) coz they had it in stock and it was cheaper than from GM (Pontiac Vibe). Pictures attached.

bogdanas · Post by **bogdanas** » Sat May 25, 2013 6:32 am

couple more pics

bogdanas · Post by **bogdanas** » Sat May 25, 2013 6:36 am

#18 is the problem

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