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#1932 of 1963 Re: 05 rack & pinion [salem6] by alimin May 13, 2009 (9:43 am)
Replying to: salem6 (May 13, 2009 7:07 am) Took the '05 to a frame/alignment shop and they cleaned the boot and area around the boot on both sides and said to give it a week to see if it really is a leak or something else. He said he thought it was rare that the seals would leak unless the part was hit. So I'm going to see what happens over the weekend's 600 mile travels. Also, a local junk yard quoted a $600 parts price for a complete rack/pinion set. Good luck on yours, too.
#1933 of 1963 '05 rack & pinion update by alimin Jun 09, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Well, after the long trip, I still have some leakage around the boot area. But the mechanic suggested that, unless there was fluid on the floor, it wasn't serious enough to replace the rack & pinion system at this time. So I'll see how the next 80K miles go! Anyone else have that experience? Thanks.
#1934 of 1963 2004 rear hatch won't unlock by raybob Jun 21, 2009 (11:08 am)
I've got a 2004 Sequoia and the rear hatch won't unlock. I've tried to unlock it with the key and the transmitter with no success. I can hear the selenoid working, but the hatch won't unlock. Every once in a while it surprises me and it unlocks, but only 5% of the time. Anyone had this experience and know how to fix it short of taking it to the dealer??
#1935 of 1963 Sequoia rear hatch by trapper51 Jun 21, 2009 (7:33 pm)
Yes - we all have had this problem -rear hatch has been problematic with the Sequoia - I have a 2001 with 209,000 miles and have fixed this 3x. Be sure to lubricate with PB Blaster or WD40 the external hatch release as well as the release block down at the base of the lift gate. (The external hand release is plastic and couldnt take the wear - it just snaps. The lower actual lock seems to rust badly but liubrication helps. Use the electronic key to lock and unlock many times. Repairs will cost $200 or more - the tech needs to work around the power window motor to replace the plastic handle - ask for a longer than normal warranty on this part and exercise it extensively - mine broke again after, you guessed it, 400 days! Fortunately - thats just about all that has broken a second time. Unfortunately - when the lock goes there is NO WAY to open or release this gate manually - very poor design, along with the heavy steel construction. My wife's Highlander just about opens by itself. Maybe someone else has a more permanent fix for this - like replacing it with something 100% manual? Good luck, Replies to this message: raybob (Jun 22, 2009 8:11 am)
#1936 of 1963 Re: Sequoia rear hatch [trapper51] by raybob Jun 22, 2009 (8:11 am)
Replying to: trapper51 (Jun 21, 2009 7:33 pm) Can you manually release the latch by taking off the interior panel??
#1937 of 1963 Sequoia Rear Hatch by trapper51 Jun 22, 2009 (8:22 am)
yes - Believe you can - just be careful removing the panel - helps to have some panel pullers (cheap sets avail. from Harbor Freight - you might need them again) so you can re-attach it w/o destroying any of the clips. A junk yard might have the part but you might need to bring the panel pullers along. The upper Plastic latch release part was $60 or $75 - and as I said, in 200k miles I'm on my 3rd so might not be worth getting one off a wrecked Seq. that might be ready to break. My son the mechanic did the job in 1 hr. Replies to this message: raybob (Jun 22, 2009 3:11 pm) sb55 (Jun 23, 2009 3:38 pm)
#1938 of 1963 Re: Sequoia Rear Hatch [trapper51] by raybob Jun 22, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: trapper51 (Jun 22, 2009 8:22 am) Just for fun, I went by my local Toyota dealer today and asked them what they thought the problem was. As you can guess, they weren't much help and occered to make an appointment to fix it. I didn't fall for it. I guess it comes down to me trying to get the hatch open from the outside and when that fails, roll down the window and jump in head first! I'm sure I can fix it, but don't really want to spend my time when I could be doing more productive, like fishing, golf, or being lazy. I guess tomorrow's the day to do it. Thanks for the help. Ray Replies to this message: sb55 (Jun 23, 2009 3:38 pm)
#1939 of 1963 Re: Sequoia Rear Hatch [raybob] by sb55 Jun 23, 2009 (3:38 pm)
Replying to: raybob (Jun 22, 2009 3:11 pm) Try a body shop. That's what I did, and got it fixed for $75.00.
#1940 of 1963 Does camshaft sensor replacement lead to other issues? by alimin Jul 15, 2009 (6:39 pm)
Had the camshaft sensor replaced at 88K miles on my '05 SR5 at the local Toyota dealer($400); was wondering if that indicates other engine/transmission problems might be coming along, or would that be considered "expected" wear and tear? Thanks! Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Jul 25, 2009 12:15 am) alimin (Jul 25, 2009 4:28 am)
#1941 of 1963 Sequoia Camshaft sensor replacement by trapper51 Jul 16, 2009 (5:43 am)
At 209,000 miles I can honestly say I have yet to replce any engine components - either due to wear or failure on my 2001 Sequoia. The vehicle and powertrain continues to amaze me. I have replaced 4WD seals and the Diff once under warranty, and had the intake manifold leak air which necessitated rrplacement at 99,000 just inside warranty $(1300). But other than brakes and O2 sensors (Check engine light) and the PRNDL light on dash - not even a light bulb replacement! I tried aftermarket Sylvania headlights to improve my night vision but they failed after 1 yr and Sylvania even agreed that was 'Normal for "High performance" bulbs"\' - but sent me a replacement coupon - So when they failed again in another year I put the original Toyota bulbs back in and they're still going strong. So much for Sylvania manufacturing and hype - or maybe Toyota QC. Replies to this message: kineo (Jul 16, 2009 4:32 pm)

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