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'01 Tribute, broken driver's door handle - 3/29/2008 10:25:54 AM

bee_happy

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I have an '01 Tribute with a broken handle on the driver's side door, it will open from the inside, but not the outside. I've been looking around and it appears this is a fairly common problem.

My question is do I have to replace the entire lock assembly in order to correct the problem? When I called the dealer, that's what I was told and that it is $185 for the part alone.

I had my brother-in-law take a look at it and the rod is definitely broken, for the time being he was able to rig it to work, but it's just a matter of time until it breaks again. My goal between now and then is to locate a good diagram for repair and confirm that I have to buy the whole thing and can't just get the broken piece replaced.

Any help is appreciated, especially from those who have been there and done that. Thanks in advance.

Melissa

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RE: '01 Tribute, broken driver's door handle - 4/5/2008 3:33:26 PM

VSL

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bee_happy,

Only my inside door latch has broken which is a very common problem. From this experience, my only advice is 1) obtain the precise part number (a written quote from the dealer may get you this, or check online with the following website), and 2) compare this price of $185 with "online mazda parts.com." Left and right doors have different part numbers. I could have saved $30, less $5 shipping, if I had purchased the part online. Dealers charge the most.

Assuming you obtain the part number, kindly post or send it to me, lest I develop this problem with my 01 Tribute. Perhaps you only need your dealer to install it if you buy elsewhere. What is his labor rate versus an independent Mazda mechanic?

BTW, the inside, driver door, latch part # is EC01-59-330P. The passenger side is . . . 58 . . . Hope this helps.

To anyone: my 01 Tribute odometer backlight is out. Does anyone know which fuse amp rating and location number replaces it? I cannot find this info in my manual. Removing fuses is not easy; I thought of removing each one to test. Thanks.

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VSL

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