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#549 of 759 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE by nana1427

Apr 28, 2011 (12:26 pm)

My passenger sliding door will not open if I push the buttons, but if I lift the handle inside or out it works fine slides as normal. I have it at the shop today, they just called and sid it needs a motor for over $850.00, I asked them to look at it again because the motor works fine, there is something that catches the door keeping it from opening. I also had to replace my battery due to this door problem a month ago, it did not latch and ruined the battery. I am really upset over this, it is a real safety hazzard!! If anyone has an idea to fix this problem, please let me know. I will contact toyota about it also.

#550 of 759 Re: 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE [nana1427] by jjllcal

Apr 28, 2011 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: nana1427 (Apr 28, 2011 12:26 pm)
I do not think it is the motor. If the motor is bad, do u think it will close at all?It could be the hinge that hold the door from the body. It happened to me and I have to replace the hinge. The cushion on the hinges has worned off and it is scratching the body of the vehicle. It cost me 250.00 to repair (not from the dealer). They always blame it to the motor or the entire assembly.
 
Good luck.

#551 of 759 Re: 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE [jjllcal] by nana1427

Apr 28, 2011 (2:43 pm)

Replying to: jjllcal (Apr 28, 2011 12:40 pm)
Thank you for your info, I have my husband checking it out now, the dealership told me today that there are 2 motors in the door and one does`nt work. It still does not make sense, your explanation makes more sense! Thanks, hope it works.

#552 of 759 Re: 2005 Sienna XLE sliding door problem [caroftheday] by kristyg

Apr 30, 2011 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: caroftheday (Apr 22, 2011 7:22 am)
caroftheday... I just bought a 2005 Sienna and am having this problem with one of my doors. I am located in Indy. Can you help me? Any information would be a appreciated.

#553 of 759 Re: 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE [jjllcal] by jescal75

May 01, 2011 (1:57 pm)

Replying to: jjllcal (Apr 28, 2011 12:40 pm)
Do you happen to remember the part number we are having the exact problem door closes sometimes scratching body of thte car figured it was the hinge

#554 of 759 Re: 2004 Toyota Sienna XLE [jescal75] by socal13

May 01, 2011 (9:39 pm)

Replying to: jescal75 (May 01, 2011 1:57 pm)
hi Jescal,
I do have a part numbers for the middle and upper right hand side power sliding door on my 2004 LE Sienna. You have an XLE and chances are it will be a different part number. Any Toyota dealer will provide you with the correct part number. A friend of mine who works for an Auto Body and Paint shop installed my two hinges for free. I bought him breakfast and also helped. Dealer wanted $500.00 for parts and labor. I paid about $120.00 for both hinges. Hinges do not come painted the color of your van.

#555 of 759 Re: 2005 Sienna XLE sliding door problem [kristyg] by caroftheday

May 02, 2011 (7:09 am)

Replying to: kristyg (Apr 30, 2011 4:53 pm)
I want to inspect your door first, maybe it is different problem. Could you come to 56th and Lafayette Road at Marathon (Hoosier Pete) gas station at 5:30pm today? If you will not respond for this by 5:00pm then I won’t be there. Let me know what color van you are driving?

#556 of 759 Re: 2005 Sienna XLE sliding door problem [caroftheday] by kristyg

May 02, 2011 (8:14 am)

Replying to: caroftheday (May 02, 2011 7:09 am)
I can't today but maybe later this week? I'm in Greenwood, so a little further south would be helpful if possible. Thanks much.

#557 of 759 Re: 2005 Sienna XLE sliding door problem [kristyg] by caroftheday

May 02, 2011 (10:19 am)

Replying to: kristyg (May 02, 2011 8:14 am)
Sorry, I won't be able to come south, I am kind of busy.
But weekand is fine if you want to come to the same above location, let me know what time you are coming? Thanks.

#558 of 759 2004 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door back hinge bolt broken by yourmamma

May 04, 2011 (10:43 pm)

One of the two back hinge bolts (holding the door to the sliding mechanism) is broken and now the door is sagging and blocks the door from closing properly. Does anyone know how to fix this without having to take the entire door off. The local body shop said they'd do it for $800 (gasp!). It is just a broken bolt. I can see the problem but don't know what to do. The door sag is about 1/4 inch but it is enough to hinder the door closing and is slowly slicing the paint off the top edge of the body just where the mechanism rolls in to pull the door inward.

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