How to fix a pesty window winder handle?

[aircobra]

Everytime I close the door, the winder handle flies off

I've tried fixing it 3 times - twice with generic clips ( the ones either side of the handle) and once with a genuine nissan part ( yep got from the local nissan man for $5)

the one on the left is to p...weak and the one on the right is the wrong shape

the nissan one seems too wide in the centre to grip the groove on the winder shaft

the handles are reproduction, made in taiwan and look identical to the originals ( i dont have any) on the net 

any idea?

[scotta]

On 1/28/2023 at 12:46 PM, aircobra said:

Everytime I close the door, the winder handle flies off

I've tried fixing it 3 times - twice with generic clips ( the ones either side of the handle) and once with a genuine nissan part ( yep got from the local nissan man for $5)

the one on the left is to p...weak and the one on the right is the wrong shape

the nissan one seems too wide in the centre to grip the groove on the winder shaft

the handles are reproduction, made in taiwan and look identical to the originals ( i dont have any) on the net 

any idea?

I found I needed to take a file to the winder gear. There was some previous damage to the spine and grove that needed cleaning up for it to insert all the way and secure properly.