Went to open my car tonight and 'snap' the handle broke.

When I lift it now, it stays up unless I put it back down manually. When looking at the lifted handle straight on, there are two 'arms' I guess you would call them. The left one is still intact but it doesn't seem to be connected to the spring mechanism (because it stays up) it's the right arm that is broken clean.

I see handles for sale on ebay but they all show a key lock and I'm concerned about having to go to some dealer to get the car or that lock rekeyed.

Has anyone had this problem before and what's the best way to fix it?

Thanks,

When replacing the exterior door handle the lock barrel is transferred to the new handle.

A new handle should not come with a lock barrel (if they are still available).

A used handle lock is useless so use your lock and discard the used one.

bob gauff

OK maybe I'm confused because all of the handles I am seeing on Ebay have key slots on them, so then there is a lock barrel behind that slot which remains when changing handles/keyslots out?

Thank you,

If there is a lock barrel, you would just remove it and replace it with yours.

Chris

Well that sounds better than I had thought. Thanks!

Had to replace the one on my wifes car a couple of years ago. Couldn't find an exact match so...

One of these things is not like the other.

This might help.

Look at this other thread about the driver door lock removal (see post# 5 JTIS instructions):
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...y-ideas-50196/

Also found Ebay Photos of Driver front exterior door handle showing the inside component parts including lock cylinder.

Here is a JPEG file showing the outside and inside of the exterior door handle:



Another JPEG taken from TSB 76-64 instructions on removing cylinder lock from driver door (Jaguar 1990-91 XJ40 sedans)

Here is weblink to cylinder lock thread that mentions TSB 76-64:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ylinder-69434/

Jim Lombardi

Thanks guys, this all helps.

Would you happen to be able to tell me where these door handles are available? I've been searching for a 2000 XJ8 Drivers Front. The arm connected to the linkage rod has broken.

Ebay has one for $50.00 with free shipping to United States (might be higher to Hawii - contact ebayer). Ships to: United States and many other countries | See details

1998-2003 JAGUAR XJ8 LEFT FRONT DOOR HANDLE TOPAZ METALLIC (SEC) OEM





Weblink to this ebay listing:

1998 2003 Jaguar XJ8 Left Front Door Handle Topaz Metallic Sec | eBay

Here is another one on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAGUAR-XJ8-X...b2abc7&vxp=mtr

Here is the ebay.com search I used - 1998 jaguar xj8 front left hand door handle.
weblink:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...andle&_sacat=0

Jim Lombardi