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Old 05-29-2015, 08:34 PM
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Door IR receiver not good

My driver side door handle on the IR receiver has a broken lens.

1. Is it replaceable with out getting a new handle from the stealership at over $500.
2. Where can I get such a part?
3. Has anyone ever replaced such a part?
4. IF I can find one would a part from a C-class work?
5. Am I correct in thinking they only made these for '97 and '98?

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Have you ever thought that maybe a national junk yard like LQK would have such a part---most probably!! spend less time posting and more time internet searching!!
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Originally Posted by Plutoe
Have you ever thought that maybe a national junk yard like LQK would have such a part---most probably!! spend less time posting and more time internet searching!!
Plutoe,

Gosh, I did not know I was bothering you so much. Apparently, my query has upset you. Your response is upsetting to us DIY people that have never encountered problems that may be common to others.

I will check the yard as suggested.....

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Ok, found a part. I took the door panel off but see no way into the door handle without removing all latch parts.

Has anyone ever done this before? I could use some educated help.

It looks like the new IR receiver part has a place where a screw/bolt may go into it to hold it on the door but I cannot get to this.

Please help as my other IR receiver is falling apart.
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Was looking up the door latch replacement procedure the other day and I think you have to remove it to get to the handle.
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The sensor is removable by accessing the screw hidden below the door weatherstrip behind the sensor. Pull the rubber out behind the sensor and look for a screw head back in the groove. I am curious to know where you found a sensor and how much you paid. I have the same problem.
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I hesitated to mention this, but that Plutoe is an abrasive fellow, isn't he? Maybe a little more politeness would be appreciated by other posters?
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The sensor is removable by accessing the screw hidden below the door weatherstrip behind the sensor. Pull the rubber out behind the sensor and look for a screw head back in the groove. I am curious to know where you found a sensor and how much you paid. I have the same problem.
Thank you all for the quick responses. I found the handle by calling around at the salvage yards.

The fix is very easy.....literally 5 minutes.

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