DIY Front Door Handle Removal - Page 3

PokeyD16Z · 03-09-2006, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CameronJr9

Since I started the thread, I'll hijack it.

First, check out this picture. It looks like you'll need part #14. Unfortunately, part #14 isn't available. Just so you know I'm not lying, check out this site.

So, on pure speculation, I'd say that if you could order part #14, then you'd be on your way. I'd guess that it would cost roughly $35.

Another thing that might be cheaper is to remove the assembly, take a small drill bit and drill out the small indention. Wire up a cheap LED you can find virtually anywhere on eBay, and you'll be set.

or you can get the overhead light from the CSX (with or without the sunroof).:)

X_SI_TNG1 · 03-09-2006, 03:57 AM

lazy version, if someone can come up with this for the shaved keyhole look...PSEUDO.

IDEA: Some kind of metal magnetic cover that is paint-matched that can be inserted into hole and flush with rest of handle. Just an idea.

Also, without access to keyhole how do you deactivate factory alarm when it is accidentally set off by driver. Scenario: (happens to me at least once a month) Open door with transmitter, open door, before closing door press door lock on door (activates alarm), close door, turn on ignition= ALARM!!!

Only way to deactivate alram is to insert key into door handle key hole and turn (instinctive reaction, only one I found to work). Tried pressing on panic button on key fob, doesn't work. Any other way to deactivate alarm?

**CameronJr9** · 03-09-2006, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X_SI_TNG1

Also, without access to keyhole how do you deactivate factory alarm when it is accidentally set off by driver. Scenario: (happens to me at least once a month) Open door with transmitter, open door, before closing door press door lock on door (activates alarm), close door, turn on ignition= ALARM!!!

Only way to deactivate alram is to insert key into door handle key hole and turn (instinctive reaction, only one I found to work). Tried pressing on panic button on key fob, doesn't work. Any other way to deactivate alarm?

Hmm. Never had that happen. Have you checked the manual? It will probably tell you how to deactivate the alarm.

PokeyD16Z · 03-11-2006, 11:59 PM

I believe you can press the unlock key to deactivate the alarm

**8thgenuser** · 03-12-2006, 12:56 AM

Well Alex, what if you did this mod and the battery on your key alarm dies and you didn't follow CameronJr's brilliant idea of keeping an extra battery in the trunk? This was the point of the latest discussion.

PokeyD16Z · 03-12-2006, 11:43 AM

ah, thats true. then you're screwed. lol.

GregM · 03-12-2006, 02:54 PM

I'm blown away with both your mods. In the 13 yrs I owned my '93 civic, I never once used the valet key so yeah, don't even think twice about it. The anti-theft and clean look of the keyless door handle are more important.

The mirror mod is even better. Too bad you're not closer...I'd make it worth your time to do those same mods to my white coupe. Or make you an offer you can't refuse, like don corleone.

**CameronJr9** · 03-12-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregM

I'm blown away with both your mods. In the 13 yrs I owned my '93 civic, I never once used the valet key so yeah, don't even think twice about it. The anti-theft and clean look of the keyless door handle are more important.

The mirror mod is even better. Too bad you're not closer...I'd make it worth your time to do those same mods to my white coupe. Or make you an offer you can't refuse, like don corleone.

Haha! Thanks for the compliments. Where do you live? And please sir, I don't want to sleep with the fishes.

GregM · 03-13-2006, 12:47 AM

I'm in California--the SF bay area. Just realized the hybrids and civic sedans have the same type of mirror, so the mod won't work on the coupe. Is that correct?

What about making my LX trunk pop using a key? Is this as simple as buying an EX-style key with my code, or is some mod required? (don't mean to hijack your thread but I couldn't find an answer elsewhere)

**CameronJr9** · 03-13-2006, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregM

I'm in California--the SF bay area. Just realized the hybrids and civic sedans have the same type of mirror, so the mod won't work on the coupe. Is that correct?

What about making my LX trunk pop using a key? Is this as simple as buying an EX-style key with my code, or is some mod required? (don't mean to hijack your thread but I couldn't find an answer elsewhere)

Not a problem. Hijack away. The mirror mod won't work on the coupe, you're right. I'm sure there will be an aftermarket solution before the year is up. To get a general idea of what it would look like, you can search eBay for signal mirrors on any older model Civic.
I'm not sure about the LX trunk deal. There's a thread on here that's fairly old that talks about it. I'm getting ready for work right now, so I don't have time to search, but it's there. I think they decided that it won't work. Either that, or it was just more expensive than getting an EX in the first place. Search around and see if you can find it.

twotone · 03-28-2006, 01:50 PM

Can i just say wow nice job once i get my 1 week old car back for the honda dealership (leaking strut front drivers side) I think ill do this Mod. Great job man.

The Noob...

**CameronJr9** · 03-28-2006, 02:59 PM

Thanks twotone. It's a really easy mod, and VERY clean as well. Don't forget to put the battery in your trunk!

acetech808 · 03-29-2006, 07:12 AM

I received door handle in the mail along with interior light kit fro Honda. Week end project. Will post pick when done.

aznchzexr · 03-29-2006, 11:01 AM

that's awesome..i might just do that to fix my damn door panel rattle!

good DIY

mininsx · 04-25-2006, 01:57 PM

Another great DIY, I had to do this to my Titan. Some thugs in memphis (yeah of all places ROFLMAO) tried to break in to steal my 6 year old crappy radar detector that I forgot to pull of the windshield and in trying they messed up my door tumbler...

Well instead of all the hassle with insurance and what not, I had the dent popped by PDR, they didnt scratch the paint, and ordered the cover from the passenger door handle. Similar to the Civic's setup, I too had to modify the inside but it snapped on and voila...

But I dont have a trunk to climb through if the truck battery dies

However, I dont think I'll be owning it much longer :) and I doubt the dealership will notice...

BLACKFG · 05-10-2006, 04:59 AM

Can this be done on a coupe usingrear door handle of a sedan or are they different.

**CameronJr9** · 05-10-2006, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKFG

Can this be done on a coupe usingrear door handle of a sedan or are they different.

I haven't tried it. Several people have said they are different. I honestly don't know. You may want to go to your local dealer and just do a side-by-side compare.

BLACKFG · 05-10-2006, 02:52 PM

yeah i will probably do that

TwofouroSi · 05-10-2006, 10:39 PM

If you have the Si you can just put the batteries in a balloon or condom and swallow it every Tuesday instead of keeping it in the trunk...

PokeyD16Z · 05-11-2006, 12:13 PM

so, you'd swallow a condom....??

03-12-2006, 12:56 AM	#45 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,069 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Well Alex, what if you did this mod and the battery on your key alarm dies and you didn't follow CameronJr's brilliant idea of keeping an extra battery in the trunk? This was the point of the latest discussion. __________________ Next NorCal Meet - North Bay - 8 t h g e n u s e r -

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CameronJr9 Crazy Yellow Puppet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 25,187 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	Thanks twotone. It's a really easy mod, and VERY clean as well. Don't forget to put the battery in your trunk! __________________

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03-09-2006, 03:57 AM	#42 (permalink)
X_SI_TNG1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 / 0%	lazy version, if someone can come up with this for the shaved keyhole look...PSEUDO. IDEA: Some kind of metal magnetic cover that is paint-matched that can be inserted into hole and flush with rest of handle. Just an idea. Also, without access to keyhole how do you deactivate factory alarm when it is accidentally set off by driver. Scenario: (happens to me at least once a month) Open door with transmitter, open door, before closing door press door lock on door (activates alarm), close door, turn on ignition= ALARM!!! Only way to deactivate alram is to insert key into door handle key hole and turn (instinctive reaction, only one I found to work). Tried pressing on panic button on key fob, doesn't work. Any other way to deactivate alarm?

03-11-2006, 11:59 PM	#44 (permalink)
PokeyD16Z Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 522 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I believe you can press the unlock key to deactivate the alarm

03-12-2006, 11:43 AM	#46 (permalink)
PokeyD16Z Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 522 iTrader: 0 / 0%	ah, thats true. then you're screwed. lol.

03-12-2006, 02:54 PM	#47 (permalink)
GregM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm blown away with both your mods. In the 13 yrs I owned my '93 civic, I never once used the valet key so yeah, don't even think twice about it. The anti-theft and clean look of the keyless door handle are more important. The mirror mod is even better. Too bad you're not closer...I'd make it worth your time to do those same mods to my white coupe. Or make you an offer you can't refuse, like don corleone.

03-13-2006, 12:47 AM	#49 (permalink)
GregM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm in California--the SF bay area. Just realized the hybrids and civic sedans have the same type of mirror, so the mod won't work on the coupe. Is that correct? What about making my LX trunk pop using a key? Is this as simple as buying an EX-style key with my code, or is some mod required? (don't mean to hijack your thread but I couldn't find an answer elsewhere)

03-28-2006, 01:50 PM	#51 (permalink)
twotone Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can i just say wow nice job once i get my 1 week old car back for the honda dealership (leaking strut front drivers side) I think ill do this Mod. Great job man. The Noob...

03-29-2006, 07:12 AM	#53 (permalink)
acetech808 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 448 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I received door handle in the mail along with interior light kit fro Honda. Week end project. Will post pick when done.

03-29-2006, 11:01 AM	#54 (permalink)
aznchzexr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mississauga, ON Age: 24 Posts: 2,245 Chester iTrader: 0 / 0%	that's awesome..i might just do that to fix my damn door panel rattle! good DIY

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mininsx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Another great DIY, I had to do this to my Titan. Some thugs in memphis (yeah of all places ROFLMAO) tried to break in to steal my 6 year old crappy radar detector that I forgot to pull of the windshield and in trying they messed up my door tumbler... Well instead of all the hassle with insurance and what not, I had the dent popped by PDR, they didnt scratch the paint, and ordered the cover from the passenger door handle. Similar to the Civic's setup, I too had to modify the inside but it snapped on and voila... But I dont have a trunk to climb through if the truck battery dies However, I dont think I'll be owning it much longer :) and I doubt the dealership will notice...

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BLACKFG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 613 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can this be done on a coupe usingrear door handle of a sedan or are they different.

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BLACKFG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 613 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah i will probably do that

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TwofouroSi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Age: 23 Posts: 389 Josh iTrader: 1 / 100%	If you have the Si you can just put the batteries in a balloon or condom and swallow it every Tuesday instead of keeping it in the trunk...

05-11-2006, 12:13 PM	#60 (permalink)
PokeyD16Z Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 522 iTrader: 0 / 0%	so, you'd swallow a condom....??