ekinshuya

hey is it possible to use the rear exterior (outside) door handle from a sedan and install in the front door handles? I just want to get rid of the keyholes on the door handle.

EK9r!der

yes it is possible, but you are going to need a key less alarm or something like that.

ekinshuya

are you sure its possbile? because i asked the Honda dealer and they said it was not.

geneeunit

they lied to you.. i've had them on my hatch for a while, the handles are the same size.

ekinshuya

ok just making sure, because i am gonna order from honda world (it comes pre-painted) and its special order so it cannot be returened.

Anyways they told me that the front and rear outside handle have different holes and slot and such and said it will not fit. So it will fit and is same right?

geneeunit

if you have a 96-00 coupe or hatch, and you order 96-00 sedan rear handles, i guarantee you they will fit.

you will need to get keyless, and remove one of the poles(not sure what to call it really) from the lock actuator, but they do fit. i can take pictures and show you if you want.

NVturbo

to the OP, why don't you just get one from the junkyard? I'm sure it will be way cheaper than from Honda World.

geneeunit

yup.. and buy a cheap 5$ can of paint and good to go!

ekinshuya

yes Geneeunit can you post picture so i can see what you are talking about? that will be very helpful!!! thanks.

Btw I didnt get from junk yard because i think hondas are gonna be stripped fast and it wont be left for me. And i dont wanna try a bunch of junkyard or wait a long time til i find one. Also i called a dismantelling place and they charge same price as honda world (dumb ppl)

geneeunit

ill take the photos tomorrow, but at the junkyard, 9/10 times there's a lot of sedans.. and i have never seen anyone take the rear handles. i got mine at the pick a part in ontario, ive been to a few near west minister where you're located.. and i always see them. ill take photos of what im talking about tomorrow though, and how do you plan on opening your doors? do you have the oe door locks?

ekinshuya

umm my alarm opens the door by remote

fastrxu

pics please

I had heard of this but thought the front pass door handle would go on the pass door of a hatch/coupe.

I didn't know it was the rear. That's better that way both sides dont have keyholes

i want to see this I never thought of it

geneeunit

ill post pictures of mine later, im really surprised not many people do this.

eros18

my ek9 has shave door handles (i dont have door handles, only keyless entry remote)

hOnda_hiEn

they will fit..!! i just put mine on a few days ago.. sedan rear door handles will fit on the front..!!

hOnda_hiEn

and if your alarm or battery ever goes dead.. open the trunk lid and climb through the back...

ekinshuya

cool thanks guys....stil waiting for pix =D

geneeunit

taking pictures right now..
EDIT:: The Photos


drivers side lock

piece that needs to be removed


reason being.. it will just sit there loosely since the sedan rear handles dont have this spot for the locks.

enjoi.

ekinshuya

nice thanks for the pix!!!! did u take it off to take pix? thanks alot man. hey umm on the last pix there is a hole to where u point the finger, what is that hole for?

geneeunit

i actually have a second set of power locks which are for sale

that hole is in the original handle, the keyhole, just from the backside though. you'll see everything when you take it apart.

fastrxu

thanks for the pics

that is seriously my next mod

ekinshuya

is there any tips on removing the door handle?

alexsan

model year depends >96 no problem

omp

i like the idea of this myself but dont fancy climbing through the hatch if my battery fails!

geneeunit

this helped me to get those dumb clips out..
http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/erik/alb...206/?g2_page=4