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Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 sliding doors [dtsohn]
by vern54
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Jun 25, 2009 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: dtsohn (Jun 12, 2009 9:37 am)
I have the same problem with my 04 Sienna. I was surprised at how many people are having the same problem. And those people are just the ones that take the time to do a little investigation after they find out what repairs cost. The biggest issue here is safety. I have discovered another safety problem which may prove to be even bigger than cabel and motor problems. The mechanicle part of the lock where It clamps the door to the door frame. The main part ( a "c" shaped clamp) that makes the connection to the door frame. It has a plastic coating on it that once it is worn or torn will let water and salt corrode the part from the inside out. This swells up the clamp which is sandwhiched between metel plates. Adding lubricant is false security. At any time the lock could bind and not allow it to be 100% secure. There are two of these clamps on each sliding door and one on each front door that can fail. (The ability of this plastic coating to fail and cause the locking mechanisum to bind up and NOT BE 100% LATCHED has happened to me. The numerous problems which I have also had with the cabels and sensors in these doors is not right and not safe for our children.. Please call Toyota and NHTSA 1-800-424-9393 and voice your concerns about these Sienna door issues. This is a very serious and dangerous manufacturing flaws and should be made right by Toyota.
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Automatic sliding door - self fix
by toyotawoes
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Jun 29, 2009 (12:17 pm)
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I was at the toyota dealer to get my sliding door fixed this AM, and while i was waiting I checked online and found this forum. Therefore, I was not surprised when they called me in and told me $1200 to replace motor and a couple other doohickies. I said "can't you just cut the cable and make it into a manual door" (as I learned on a previous post)? They said "I don't know, we would have to take the door panels off and your probably looking at $400 to $600 in labor..." I left, unfullfilled and bummed. When I got home, I took a close look at the door, specifically the middle channel under the back windows and saw the cable that was the problem; it was slack and binding. I cut that cable with wire cutters front and back and now it slides perfectly as a manual door. 5 minutes! It's not as convenient, but I'm not paying $1200 just to press a button for something that will probably break again. I just wanted to post this to possibly save someone else the money.
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Re: Automatic sliding door - self fix [toyotawoes]
by dtsohn
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Jun 29, 2009 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: toyotawoes (Jun 29, 2009 12:17 pm)
after you cut the cable, just use WD40 to lube the rollers on top and bottom and it will work well just like the old fashioned doors. I also spray WD40 on the rollers on my door that isn't broken yet to help save its life. We have turned off auto doors and use the one remaining working on only on special occasions. So glad I paid all of the extra money for automatic doors, aren't you?
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Re: Automatic sliding door - self fix [dtsohn]
by ateixeira
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Jun 30, 2009 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: dtsohn (Jun 29, 2009 12:27 pm)
The WD part of WD40 stands for water-displacing.
It's a thin oil that is meant to penetrate.
The problem I foresee is that it could actually remove longer-lasting grease from the rollers and over time could potentially only make the problem worse.
WD40 is good for cleaning an area but it's not a long-lasting lubricant, in fact it may end up stripping off the lubricant the rollers need.
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Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 sliding doors [dtsohn]
by dunkin2
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Jun 30, 2009 (4:10 pm)
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Replying to: dtsohn (Jun 12, 2009 9:37 am)
Well both my doors on my 2005 Toyota Sienna isn't working. I bought extra care warranty which would of covered this estimated bill of $2800. but my warranty ended at 75,000. My vehicle has 27548 miles on it. Toyota isn't covering it. I insisted that this problem has been occuring for the last six months. I am mad, can't afford this, and my children will continue to climb in the hatch. Please help me with any advice. I will not be buying another Toyota if the doors don't work.
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Suggestion solicited: Converting Sliding doors to Automatic
by singh05
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Jun 30, 2009 (6:17 pm)
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I bought a Toyota Sienna CE 06 and has manual sliding door. But I am interested in converting them into automatic doors. Has anyone tried converting them ? What is reliability of door motors. Are you satisfied with the change. Please suggest and share your experience .
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Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 sliding doors [vern54]
by dunkin2
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Jul 01, 2009 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: vern54 (Jun 25, 2009 8:00 am)
I called the NHTSA to complain about the issue. It just really breaks my heart that they can't fix this problem. There has been 30 registered complaints at NHTSA, so if you are having this same problem please take the time and voice your complaints
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Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 sliding doors [dunkin2]
by toyotawoes
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Jul 01, 2009 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: dunkin2 (Jul 01, 2009 6:07 am)
Dunkin, can you provide a contact number for NHTSA?
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Re: Suggestion solicited: Converting Sliding doors to Automatic [singh05]
by ateixeira
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Jul 01, 2009 (12:09 pm)
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Replying to: singh05 (Jun 30, 2009 6:17 pm)
You've come to a Problems thread, so all you will hear are complaints, naturally.
NHTSA's ODI (Office of Defects Investigation) link is here:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
Go there to file a complaint. If they see a pattern, i.e. enough people complain, a manufacturer will be forced to do a recall.
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Re: Sliding Door issues on 2000 Sienna & Reliability over 200K miles [skije
by musicstarr
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Jul 09, 2009 (10:52 am)
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Replying to: skijenn (Apr 26, 2009 6:13 am)
I am having the same problem with the rear lock being pulled through the door skin. The dealer also wants to replace the entire door. Do you know if the locking mechanism can be replaced? Do you have an idea on the cost of labor and parts to take the door apart and install a new rear lock.
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