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34 messages, Last post on Jun 17, 2009 at 7:47 AM
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 27, 2007 11:36 am) |
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We just bought a Sienna and the first thing I noticed after parking in our garage is.. how to get the tailgate open. Ours is a standard sized garage, so the garage door gets in the way. Is there a way to open the hatch manually without using power?
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Replying to: rmoss (Dec 26, 2007 10:27 pm) 
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| The powered back door on my 2007 Toyota Sienna Limited will open but will not close using the remote or dash switch. The local dealer could not repair it today (1-3-2008) | |
| My hatch is not staying closed and closes on my kids, dogs and myself.. very dangerous.. I went on the nhtsa cite and registered a compliant... the dealer was going to blow me off until I told him I checked the web.. then he said "oh yes there is a repair bulletin on that, bring it in" so I will see how much he tries to charge me... | |
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Replying to: nancy23 (Jan 29, 2008 1:20 pm) One thing that I identified recently is that at least one of the cartridges that are supposed to hold the liftgate is blown. I noticed that my liftgate was not fully opening and was skimming the top of my head when I entered the rear of the van. Didn't come crashing down on me or anything, but just wasn't opening all the way. When I get the opportunity, I will take to the dealer for replacement under the manufacturers warranty. You can tell the cartridge is blown by looking at the point where the traveling piston enters the cartridge itself. There will be an oily substance on the cartridge below the piston when the hatch is open. It usually accumulates dirt when this happens so you will probably also see dirt there, too. This is akin to how shock absorbers and MacPherson struts show they've failed as well. Just trying to making you aware of how to look for failed liftgate cartridges. |
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Replying to: nancy23 (Jan 29, 2008 1:20 pm) Have you taken it into the dealer yet and if so, what happened? I had this problem last August and it cost me $300. Thanks, Robert
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Dear Sienna Owners, My wife thinks that when we first bought our 2006 Sienna XLE she could squeeze the rear hatch "handle" and it would automatically open (without using the key or manually opening). She thinks this quit working at some point over the last 18 months. The dealer just replaced $400 worth of parts under warranty and now claim that it never worked that way. We can use our key button or from inside to open/close automatically but when we squeeze the "handle" on the hatch then we have to open manually. We are not lazy but need help finding out if the dealer is confused or if we just have a bad memory. Thank you for your help. Randy
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Replying to: rryates (Feb 14, 2008 2:18 pm) My 2004 Sienna XLE hatch back opens by squeezing the black rubber-like handle. Make sure it's unlocked. Because of a disability, I have to use the remote on the keychain or in the car. I *can* open it manually if really necessary. |
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Replying to: rryates (Feb 14, 2008 2:18 pm) If you open the hatch by squeezing the release above the license plate, the door opens in manual mode. The motor does not automatically raise the hatch. It's been this way since the first day I've owned the van.
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