2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
Problem for Hyundai 2003 Santa Fe

Rear door handle sticks and won't open sometimes.




By pj0jess on Mar 16, 2009

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rear door handle sticks and won't open sometimes. when i do get it open, if i slam it it will open again. After driving for awhile it stops opening again. maybe a spring. the actual lever on the handle sticks and and wont pop out. even if i pop it out it does not open the door.

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May 12, 2009

-   Tailgate dsnt work the handle sticks in shut or closed position.Even if I pry the handle out the tailgate still dsnt work. -   tcfries

Mar 27, 2009

-   I have the same problem with my 2001 -   Guest

Mar 26, 2009

-   I can hear the door lock/unlock with the remote or key, but the rear handle is useless.  The rear window opens fine...  How can I get the door opened to see why the handle won't work?-   pmmay

Solution #1

posted on Apr 01, 2009
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tracer_steve

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Common problem folks. You will need a new hatch handle. Corrosion caused the linkages inside the handle to sieze up.
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Solution #2

posted on Nov 05, 2009
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Meatymanwich

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My sister both had the SAME problem on my 2003 Santa Fe and her 2004 Santa Fe. Sprayed some WD40 in the handle. Problem solved!!!
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