OK - just got the ebay one. Opened up the area where that cable goes from the inside handle to the assembly.

I took some pics with my camera phone - looks like where the cable attaches to the assembly - that has been broken off. I didnt have much light to try the entire removal /replacement. This weekend if it's warmer i'll try again.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...AyNTQuanBn.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...AyNTUuanBn.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...AyNjAuanBn.jpg

any help appreciated. I think I'll be ok with the door carrier replacement though.