Fitting 'Key Operated' Vectra Door Handles...

[EddeyDancer]

I've fitted both of the external 'Vectra Style' colour coded door handles...

The issue that I'm having, is that the 'Key Barrel' does not align correctly with the Key Hole...

I've fitted the Vectra Door Handles with the Original Calibra backing plates and switches untouched...

It works fine, but it's just that the alignment looks bad, and dirt and water can easliy get inside!!!

Has anyone else had this issue, who may be able to offer some useful information???

[MadOnVaux!]

I'm sure you have to use the Vectra backplate, and re-drill the bolt/screw holes.

[EddeyDancer]

I'm sure you have to use the Vectra backplate, and re-drill the bolt/screw holes.

Interesting... I've not heard of this method being used...

[Mark1]

I've got them on mine but without the key and don't remember changing the backing plate.

[Fraz]

or get a vectra barrel and key if you still want to keep the door locking by key

[EddeyDancer]

or get a vectra barrel and key if you still want to keep the door locking by key

Mate...

The mounting Brackets appear to be slightly different...

Do You know if it's actually been done???

[Mark1]

I don't remember anybody doing this, as far as I can remember all have gone keyles.

[RobbieV]

With Mark on this one, never seen anyone use Vectra door handles with a barrel

[MadOnVaux!]

With Mark on this one, never seen anyone use Vectra door handles with a barrel

I was going to do this a while back, and got told i needed the Vectra backplate so the lock would line up, and re-drill the holes.....in the end i scrapped the idea and fitted proper new Calibra handle.

[EddeyDancer]

I don't remember anybody doing this, as far as I can remember all have gone keyless...

With Mark on this one, never seen anyone use Vectra door handles with a barrel

I was going to do this a while back, and got told I needed the Vectra backplate so the lock would line up, and re-drill the holes... So in the end, I scrapped the idea, and fitted a proper new Calibra handle...

Using the Vectra Back Plate is fine, as long as You have it's Key...

Well I guess if it was possible, someone surely would've done it by now!!!

Perhaps I should stick with the 'De-Locked Handles' and hook up a Remote!!!

[Mark1]

have you not got an alarm with remote locking on it now?

[EddeyDancer]

have you not got an alarm with remote locking on it now?

No...

I've just got the Standard Central Locking and Immobiliser...
I've still got the Vectra Handle with the Calibra door bits on, for now...

I got to get another door handle, and remote kit very soon!
But it's actually working fine for now...

I just carry some tape to block the hole, from the dirt or rain!

[STEVA]

The facelift calibras came with that door handle so they do fit!!!





Steva

[EddeyDancer]

The facelift calibras came with that door handle so they do fit!!!

I wonder what the inside of that Door Handle, looks like!!!

Did they used the Calibra or Vectra Backing Plate???

How is the Door Switch, mounted onto that Backing Plate???

I'm going to go the 'Keyless' as it's seems to be the easier option!!!

How difficult is it to hook up, the Keyless Entry Remote?

[MadOnVaux!]

The facelift calibras came with that door handle so they do fit!!!

Only the later ones, early facelifts come with standard flat handles.