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#1860 of 1963 Tail Gate Assist Struts by sdefrank Apr 22, 2008 (9:48 am)
Our 2005 Sequoia's tail gate assist struts have both failed. Toyota wants nearly $200 each (x 2) just for the replacement parts. That seems extremely high. However, I realize it is a heavy unit and a safety concern, because it is difficult to lift and will slam down on anyone underneath the gate if they are not careful. Any experience with good after market units that are more reasonable? Most aftermarket units are between $50 and $100 for cars and light trucks. $200 each is just a shocker. Thanks for your input. Replies to this message: hdfatboy (Apr 22, 2008 10:53 am) sdefrank (Apr 22, 2008 12:08 pm) hdfatboy (Apr 22, 2008 12:13 pm)
#1861 of 1963 Re: Tail Gate Assist Struts [sdefrank] by hdfatboy Apr 22, 2008 (10:53 am)
Replying to: sdefrank (Apr 22, 2008 9:48 am) "Our 2005 Sequoia's tail gate assist struts have both failed. Toyota wants nearly $200 each (x 2) just for the replacement parts. That seems extremely high. However, I realize it is a heavy unit and a safety concern, because it is difficult to lift and will slam down on anyone underneath the gate if they are not careful. Any experience with good after market units that are more reasonable? Most aftermarket units are between $50 and $100 for cars and light trucks. $200 each is just a shocker. Thanks for your input."   I would have thought that a 2005 sequoia would still be under warranty or only slightly out of warranty. I can't imagine that the rear hatch struts would have both failed and Toyota isn't covering them, certainly if they are "in warranty" and they should be covered if they're only slightly out of warranty since they didn't just fail at the same time yesterday. Am I missing something? Replies to this message: sdefrank (Apr 22, 2008 12:08 pm) hdfatboy (Apr 22, 2008 12:13 pm)
#1862 of 1963 Re: Tail Gate Assist Struts [hdfatboy] by sdefrank Apr 22, 2008 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: hdfatboy (Apr 22, 2008 10:53 am) Nope, you're not missing anything in this story. Unfortunately, we are just out of warranty by a little over 1100 miles, and our Town Center Toyota dealer in Marietta, Georgia made that quite clear when we called about the problem. I agree with you, the failure probably was progressing for some time, with the left strut compensating for a period of time. Unfortunately, there were no symptoms until the system failed completely. Replies to this message: hdfatboy (Apr 22, 2008 12:13 pm)
#1863 of 1963 Re: Tail Gate Assist Struts [sdefrank] by hdfatboy Apr 22, 2008 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: sdefrank (Apr 22, 2008 12:08 pm) I might try another dealer pointing out that the struts have been failing for some time. I would also get the Toyota Regional office involved. Hatch struts failing in 3 years is unacceptable and I really can't believe Toyota isn't going to back the replacement of these struts given the situation and timing you shared.
#1864 of 1963 Charcoal canister failure by alimin Apr 23, 2008 (3:29 am)
I have an '05 SR5 (72K miles) and took it to the dealer yesterday after the service engine and vsc/trac lights went on. They read the code and determined the charcoal canister needed replacement - to the tune of close to $500. After searching the forum , I found that the canister can be damaged over time by simply over-filling the gas tank (confirmed by the dealer). I don't recall "over filling" that much - if anything I might have pumped a bit more into the tank just prior to a long trip - and wonder if anyone else has had the issue and how Toyota dealt with it. Thanks.
#1865 of 1963 Re: Everything in my Sequoia rear-window didn't work either! [dlhood] by raytma Apr 23, 2008 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: dlhood (Apr 16, 2008 6:07 pm) I have the same problem with my 2005 Sequoia. How do you move the window up?
#1866 of 1963 02 Engine Immobiliser question by gobucs1 Apr 26, 2008 (5:55 am)
Just purchased an 02 Sequoia. Not sure how the immobiliser works. Now engine will not start. Windows will not work. Believe somehow immobiliser is probably engaged, and will not allow engine to start. Any suggestions?
#1867 of 1963 Re: Sequoia Door Handles [72heaven] by jgremillion May 05, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: 72heaven (Aug 23, 2007 4:42 am) My 2002 rear hatch door handle is just hanging there. Please help me. I really do not have the money to take to a dealer, is this something I can do on my own. Thank you for any help on this. jgremillion Replies to this message: cat21 (Jun 09, 2008 2:25 pm) bob246 (Dec 17, 2008 9:08 am)
#1868 of 1963 Re: Battery keeps draining after 2 weeks [dwillis] by fredypalma May 11, 2008 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: dwillis (Jan 07, 2006 8:13 pm) hi there, i would like to know whatever happened to your claim on 03 sequioa? i having pretty much the same problem with mine, plse let me know. thanks
#1869 of 1963 Re: Electrical problems: rear wiper, washer & defogger [lionbait] by katdog May 18, 2008 (2:29 pm)
Replying to: lionbait (Oct 11, 2007 8:43 am) OMG! this actually worked!!! Thank you, we've tried everything to push the window up or down. We could not get it to work. Your 1,2,3 slam method worked perfectly!!!!   You saved us $$$$$$$ for GAS!

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