Drivers side door inside handle

[Autry]

I have an 01 Boxster that has been a great car with almost no problems. Last week I came back from a drive and when I opened the drivers door to exit the car, I heard a "pop" sound. The inside handle stays about half way open and the window stays down about half an inch. I can close the handle and window by pushing the handle closed. I have not pulled the door panel yet but assume there is a spring in the door that keeps the handle tight. I do most of the work on my Boxster and would like to repair this also. Is this something fairly easy that requires no special tools?

[Virzn]

Hi,

I don't recall if there was a spring especially for the door handle but it's mainly hold from the cable to open the door. That cable is hold in place by a small plastic frame with 2 little pins - maybe these pins are broken? You will not need any special tool just do a search on the forum for an audio upgrade that shows how replace the door panel - it's really simple.

Greetings

Virzn

[atta]

I have an 01 Boxster that has been a great car with almost no problems. Last week I came back from a drive and when I opened the drivers door to exit the car, I heard a "pop" sound. The inside handle stays about half way open and the window stays down about half an inch. I can close the handle and window by pushing the handle closed. I have not pulled the door panel yet but assume there is a spring in the door that keeps the handle tight. I do most of the work on my Boxster and would like to repair this also. Is this something fairly easy that requires no special tools?

Yes, there is a spring that attaches to the inside door handle. It's probably an easy fix. Here are some great instructions on door panel removal: http://www.ecoutez.net/boxster/door-panel-removal/

I have borrowed one of the pictures and highlighted the spring.

Atle