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#284 of 322 Automatic sliding door - self fix by toyotawoes Jun 29, 2009 (12:17 pm)
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. Replies to this message: dtsohn (Jun 29, 2009 12:27 pm) ateixeira (Jun 30, 2009 7:10 am)
#285 of 322 Re: Automatic sliding door - self fix [toyotawoes] by dtsohn Jun 29, 2009 (12:27 pm)
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? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 30, 2009 7:10 am)
#286 of 322 Re: Automatic sliding door - self fix [dtsohn] by ateixeira Jun 30, 2009 (7:10 am)
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.
#287 of 322 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 sliding doors [dtsohn] by dunkin2 Jun 30, 2009 (4:10 pm)
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.
#288 of 322 Suggestion solicited: Converting Sliding doors to Automatic by singh05 Jun 30, 2009 (6:17 pm)
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 . Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 01, 2009 12:09 pm)
#289 of 322 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 sliding doors [vern54] by dunkin2 Jul 01, 2009 (6:07 am)
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 Replies to this message: toyotawoes (Jul 01, 2009 6:13 am)
#290 of 322 Re: Toyota Sienna 2006 sliding doors [dunkin2] by toyotawoes Jul 01, 2009 (6:13 am)
Replying to: dunkin2 (Jul 01, 2009 6:07 am) Dunkin, can you provide a contact number for NHTSA?
#291 of 322 Re: Suggestion solicited: Converting Sliding doors to Automatic [singh05] by ateixeira Jul 01, 2009 (12:09 pm)
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.
#292 of 322 Re: Sliding Door issues on 2000 Sienna & Reliability over 200K miles [skije by musicstarr Jul 09, 2009 (10:52 am)
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.
#293 of 322 Manual Sliding Door will not latch open by sopman Jul 15, 2009 (5:25 pm)
I have a 2006 Sienna. My back door is manual on the drivers side. When I open the door it will not latch. There's a lever that stays open and hit something before the door can open completely and latch. I can't figure out what closes that latch to close. You can move the latch assembly by loosing the bolts, but it hasn't helped. Can someone help?   Sopman

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