General Internal sliding doors

[Fraulisa]

Hi, I have just bought a 2017 Fiat doblo cargo van. The internal sliding doors have no handles. Is this normal? Does anyone know if/how i can replace them with ones that work? Thanks

 

[nomis64]

Dis you get an answer to this - I have the same problem!
simon

 

[portland_bill]

I have a 2017 Doblo 'car', which is a wheelchair adapted vehicle, but I'm guessing it has the same door mechanisms.
Inside, there are handles, above the trim panel, ahead of the windows. Those handles have little triggers on them, which must connect via cable to the lock mechanism, including the catch at the bottom of the door, that holds it open. (last pic)
Logic suggests that you should be able to add handles and cables, to facilitate internal release of the doors. Confirming a list of parts could be tedious, and expensive, but finding a scrap 'car' to provide the bits could be a good option.
Hopefully this is enough, as I do not really wish to remove my door panels, as they are currently undisturbed since build.

 

[nomis64]

Dis you get an answer to this - I have the same problem!
simon

Actually we have worked out a almost free solution. I cut a small slot at the front of the door card and threaded a loop of webbing through the slot and round the door release cable, then back through the slot - a gentle tug on the webbing releases the door catch. Simples. Eventually the webbing will be stitched into a loop.

 

[Mikewxm]

Actually we have worked out a almost free solution. I cut a small slot at the front of the door card and threaded a loop of webbing through the slot and round the door release cable, then back through the slot - a gentle tug on the webbing releases the door catch. Simples. Eventually the webbing will be stitched into a loop.

Hi have the same issue, do you have any pics?

 

[patrennie]

Actually we have worked out a almost free solution. I cut a small slot at the front of the door card and threaded a loop of webbing through the slot and round the door release cable, then back through the slot - a gentle tug on the webbing releases the door catch. Simples. Eventually the webbing will be stitched into a loop.

Hello,

I'm Hennie from the Netherlands, I also bought a Fiat Doblo Cargo van, 2018, with the same problem, no inside door handle on the sliding door. Do you have more details, or even better, picture of your solution?

Many thanks in advance!