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Spring in door handle broken.
Remove the handle and check to make sure the large end of the spring is toward the door.
If the small end of the spring is toward the door it may slip into the door hole and bind.
External circlip pliers are available on amazon for about 3 50.
Replacing a door handle spring is really quite simple the only special tool you need is a pair of external circlip pliers.
We have an article that will guide you through measuring and purchasing a replacement door handle which you can view here.
Repairing the spring in an old door handle.
Once the two screws have been removed the handles should just slide away and.
To check this you will need to remove your door handle by unscrewing the two screws visible on the internal handle.
Flip the button spring.
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If your door handle is not returning to the horizontal position it is almost certainly because the spring has broken in either one or both of the handles on the door.