586 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Aug 17, 2018. Most likely the door release cable that attaches to the inside door lever either came loose or a plastic clip that is holding it is broken (but you would have to pull the door panel apart). 11 SE- SILVER SKY METALLIC-Moonroof and Preferred Package.173 posts · Joined 2006. #13 · Jan 21, 2010. This is the best solution in this thread. $3 for a bottle of silicone spray goes a long way, but avoid spraying on plastics or fabric contact areas as it becomes an adhesive. Spray along the metal contact areas of the doors to create a glossy and anti-freeze surface.So over the weekend I went to a resort with my family and when the valet guy pulled up the car he couldnt open the liftgate to load my bags. I tried with the remote and manually and in the trunk release but got 2 beeping noise and trunk still wont open. I've notice I have to close all the doors and turn off the engine and arm and disarm the ...Power sliding door won't open with door handles ... Toyota Sienna Forum - siennachat.com. 266.1K posts 96.6K members Since 2009 SiennaChat is the forum community to discuss problems, maintenance, repairs, mods, projects, specs and all things Toyota Sienna. Show Less . Full ...Because the PWR DOOR light is on, the door may need to be "initialized." That procedure is in the manual. (It's something like closing and opening it by hand, and may require disconnecting the 12-V battery for a moment.) Also check to see if the "button" that's on the hand-grasp, on the inside of the sliding doors (that you use to manually open ...24 posts · Joined 2003. #1 · Apr 16, 2013. The, 'door open' light on the dashboard is always on even thought he door is closed. I first noticed it because the dome light wouldn't go off now matter what position the switch was in (except off). This used to happen years ago but very intermittingly and hasn't happened for years.Period. My 2011 Sienna is modified for transporting a person in a wheelchair. A ramp folds out when the power sliding door opens. First, the sliding door stopped opening with the switch. If I manually unlatched it then it would open under power. Then the exterior handle stopped unlatching, then the interior handle stopped unlatching.In this video, I will show you how I (temporarily) fixed my 2012 Toyota Sienna's driver side sliding door which would not open due to the fuel door interlock...Try having someone climb in the back and push on the hatch while someone else is outside pressing the latch button. Make sure the person on the outside doesn't pull too hard since the exterior latch isn't designed to handle significant forces. The door could also be out of alignment causing the same issue. Like.T-SB-0008-10 "Initialization of Power Sliding Door During PDS" for the 2011 Sienna provides the simple procedure. As a result of the removal of the Short Pin, the “automatic open and close” and “jam protection” functions of the power sliding doors will be inoperative due to loss of the power sliding doors position.Sep 12, 2013 · Loosen the screw on the end of the door remove your lock cylinder and try it out of the door. That will determine if it is the lock cylinder or the linkages inside the door. Like. J. jc Discussion starter. 2231 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Sep 13, 2013. Le_Gnome said:2002 Sienna sliding door would not open, solved. A few days ago, someone shut my left sliding door, manual, not powered, and didn't get it all the way shut at the back. So, when I locked the door the alarm chirped at me. I walked back and noted the rear of the sliding door not pushed in, and hit it with my knee to shut it.For the first 10-20 minutes or so various subsystems go to sleep. When you leave a door open, you interrupt that process. The total system power draw is a lot higher than normal when you mess with how it's intended to work. Current: '15 Sienna Limited Premium (FWD), '19 Subaru Forester, '18 Subaru Forester, '18 Toyota RAV4.Trunk Lift Support Shocks Replacement. $162.21 - $405.79. Get a Quote. Or For Any Other Auto Repairs. Get a Quote. Jay Safford. Automotive Mechanic. 16 years of experience. Your rear door is supported by two gas charged suspension struts one on each side that will loose their pressure over time.The door won't be able to open until the button is popped out. I often had to take the trim off my door to do this. Many here (and I) even taped over the inside button, because first thing anyone new riding in the back does is press that button to open or close the door! ... Toyota Sienna Forum - siennachat.com. 266.1K posts 96.8K members Since ...Because the PWR DOOR light is on, the door may need to be "initialized." That procedure is in the manual. (It's something like closing and opening it by hand, and may require disconnecting the 12-V battery for a moment.) Also check to see if the "button" that's on the hand-grasp, on the inside of the sliding doors (that you use to manually open ...Recently, the rear power hatch on our 2006 Limited AWD has begun to give us trouble. It will open using the key fob and/or the interior overhead controls, but it refuses to power close using any method including manually tugging it down as usual. Also, it will not power open manually as designed. This has happened once or twice in the past if ...Fix Toyota Sienna (or Any Car) Power Sliding Door the Fastest and Cheapest Way: I have searched the internet and YouTube to find out how to fix my Toyota Sienna XLE 2006 sliding door problem. They were time consuming, high risk, and more expensive. My method is cheap, about $4 ($6.70 after tax and shipping in Minnesota) each do…The automatic sliding passenger door on my 2005 Toyota Sienna won't open. If you push the open button inside the car or on the fob you can hear the motor try to open but the door doesn't budge and the motor stops after a second. If you pull the handle on the inside or outside it doesn't open the door--it behaves just like it is locked.2005 Toyota sienna right side sliding door will open with button but will not close all the way and lock. so the open door light is on and the annoying sound won't stop unless you turn off the sliding door from the dash. Mechanic's Assistant: It's good that it's giving you information about the problem. The Toyota Mechanic will know what to do.Step 1: With all doors closed and unlocked and the key out of the ignition open the driver's door and leave it open. Step 2: In a span of less than 5 seconds do the following: Insert the key into the ignition and pull it out twice. Do not turn the key either time.This video will show you how to replace the driver's side sliding door motor and cable mechanism on a 2005 Toyota Sienna. This design covers 2004 to 2010 Si...05 Sienna LE sliding doors will not open. Passenger slider door is auto and driver side slider is manual. Neither door will open from inside or outside. Disabled auto door on dash and still will not open manually. Exterior handle broke off on driver side. Replaced but will not open from inside or outside (I did catch black latch with string to ...Alternatively, you can use the controls on the drivers’ door to operate locks from inside the Sienna. Beneath the steering wheel, you’ll find a button called “PWR DOOR OFF”. If engaged, it will prevent you from automatically opening the sliding and rear door, so make sure it’s disengaged. Successfully opening the door will result in ...T-SB-0008-10 "Initialization of Power Sliding Door During PDS" for the 2011 Sienna provides the simple procedure. As a result of the removal of the Short Pin, the "automatic open and close" and "jam protection" functions of the power sliding doors will be inoperative due to loss of the power sliding doors position.Gear66 Discussion starter. 26 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · May 28, 2009. Oh Snap! our sliding door will not latch closed!? It's like the little actuator in the door that moves the latch when close to clamp the front and rear of doors into those u-bolts on the frame are no longer functioning.... Anyone know anything about this or had a similar ...Mar 29, 2020 · Rear hatch won't open 2015 AWD Limited. The hatch had an issue when we bought it: would open using the remote and buttons in the cabin, but would not close automatically. We had to close it manually. Otherwise worked fine. Sales dude at Ford dealership where we bought it said it was because the after market trailer hitch was interfering with ...Aug 7, 2015 · Hello everyone,I have a 2004 Sienna with the passenger side sliding door won't open. I've looked for the cable underneath the back window and it's missing so I know the cable need to be replaced. But the door will not open manually as well. When using the handle (inside and out) it feels like it's not connected to anything (too light)Open it and then close and retry. Ask Your Own Toyota Question. Openned it, shut it. Door does not close manually or electrically. Electrically it tries to move then retracks. Moves maybe an inch or so. Toyota Mechanic: Toyotapro. ok there is a difference between locked and will move an inch or so.The Toyota Part number for the RH door is 856200-8061 and the LH door Part Number is 856200-8071. This motor assembly can easily been seen in the video provided by " itsmatt " in his initial post. At the start of the video the motor can be seen next to the interior door handle to the lower right side.SOURCE: 2005 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Won't Open. Have 2005 Sienna and its Driver side door was not openning. Cheap dealer fixed it himself in front of me. After opening the doors plastic assembly while sitting inside with a screw driver. Then he bent the clip towards left where the metal wire is connected.4runner Back Door Won't Stay Open. This is a common complaint for 4Runner owners who are experiencing failed or failing lift-struts. Follow the instructions in this guide to replace your lift struts if this is the problem you are experiencing. ... 2004-2010 Toyota Sienna Base Mini Cargo Van 5 Door; 2004-2010 Toyota Sienna Base Mini Passenger ...05Limited. 240 posts · Joined 2005. #6 · Mar 6, 2011. It seems the power sliding doors are creating a number of problems for many of us. Toyota seems to be ignoring these issues because people have been reporting problems on the NET for a year. 2005 Avalon Limited. 2006 Corolla. 2006 Sienna XLE. 2007 Lexus ES 350.They will have to climb into the rear cargo area via the inside of the van, pry open the small rear latch access panel (located near the lower-center on the inside of the rear hatch), and then pull the latch mechanism manually to open the rear hatch. IDIOTIC design. YMMV. Good Luck!!278 posts · Joined 2022. #8 · Jan 17, 2023. Keep that track immaculate. Mud or rocks/sand fall off people's feet and get into the door track mechanism soon destroying it pulling it off the track. Vacuum it out with a "skinny" vacuum attachment, spray wd 40 on it and keep it maintained well. wipe it clean with a wrag.4. Set the sliding door power switch on the lower left of the dashboard back to the ON position. 5. Power open and close the sliding door to see if the problem still exists. My 2014 Sienna Limited Showcase ; Sold my wonderful Sienna to a friend in 2022 and replaced it with a 2022 Porsche Cayenne.The sliding door won't open as it thinks the gas door is still open. The cause is a spring that has fallen off the latch that is located in the lower track o...Jan 13, 2013 · jdavis746. 2 posts · Joined 2014. #11 · Jun 5, 2014. Unfortunately mine is out of warranty at 44K miles. Local Toyota wants to charge $162 each for the liftgate lift supports. I found equivalent Stabilus liftgate supports at Oreilly's for $38.00 each. Their part Number SG229037. Picking them up in the morning.Urgent please help. 2011 sienna ltd alarm goes off. I bought a 2011 sienna ltd fwd with smark key yesterday and last night the alarm goes off at random intervals for no apparent reason. I opened/shut all doors and hood but that did not help. I do not know how to disable the alarm and the only way i could keep it quietis keeping the door open ...Tailgate door won't open! I got a 2009 sienna and rear door stopped working. I hear the sound but nothing happens. I've seen some videos on YouTube about replacing sticky button, I've ordered and replaced, but problem still exists. When I removed the plastic from the rear door I see that the motor works, rotates something but door won't ...3868 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Jan 30, 2018. Others have had this issue including me. Just after I bought my 2014 new, the passenger side door wouldn't always lock in the open position when parked on a downhill slope. I suggest that you see if the issue happens more often when the nose of your Sienna is lower than the back of it.Come along as I struggle to videotape the diagnosis and fix for a 2011 Toyota Sienna Inoperative Sliding Power Door which won't open even when in manual mode...Jul 14, 2015 · So over the weekend I went to a resort with my family and when the valet guy pulled up the car he couldnt open the liftgate to load my bags. I tried with the remote and manually and in the trunk release but got 2 beeping noise and trunk still wont open. I've notice I have to close all the doors and turn off the engine and arm and disarm the ...When your doors dont slide automatically when hitting the buttons there are a few troubleshooting options available for you.Loosen the screw on the end of the door remove your lock cylinder and try it out of the door. That will determine if it is the lock cylinder or the linkages inside the door. Like. J. jc Discussion starter. 2231 posts · Joined 2009. #3 · Sep 13, 2013. Le_Gnome said:There are a few pins that send a signal to various ECU's about the latch position (being open vs closed/overclosed/partially closed), and other various switches. That probably controls the car "knowing" if the door is open or closed. It is part of the tailgate locking motor. 2021 AWD Highlander Hybrid Platinum.What the OP means is that it won't power open by touching the outside hatch switch. Yes, it's an odd omission from the design team, but that's just how it is. Current: '15 Sienna Limited Premium (FWD), '19 Subaru Forester, '18 Subaru Forester, '18 Toyota RAV42008 Sienna XLE rear door won't open at all. When I press the button on the out side of the back door, I hear the motor actuating and I can see the little lever moving when I look inside the door panel. I've tried lifting the little secondary lever inside the door panel and nothing happens. It's like the latch is Frozen in place.Remove the inner door handle.Grab the rod with a long nose screwdriver and pull on it gently, the door should open. Now, if the door doesn't open,the rod could be disconnected further down at the latch.Remove door panel and see what is going on. Guys thank you for the reply.Car makers have embraced automation and replaced humans with robots for years. But Toyota is deliberately taking a step backward and replacing automated machines in some factories ...Jan 14, 2012 · The rear door of our 2006 Toyota Sienna CE won't stay open so we have to hold it open to load groceries. Once we let the door go, it shuts real hard. Does anyone know what part(s) I will need to replace this? I'm guessing this is a hinge issue, but not sure. VIN 5TDZA23CX6S511470. Thanks in advance!!For the first 10-20 minutes or so various subsystems go to sleep. When you leave a door open, you interrupt that process. The total system power draw is a lot higher than normal when you mess with how it's intended to work. Current: '15 Sienna Limited Premium (FWD), '19 Subaru Forester, '18 Subaru Forester, '18 Toyota RAV4.2003 Sienna driver's door won't open. Both inside and outside handles feel loose. Something obviously broke inside. Mechanic's Assistant: How long have you had trouble opening the door? It was parked for quite some time during the pandemic and the next time I tried, it wouldn't open. It was fine before. No sign of trouble previously.I just bought a 2021 Toyota Venza in the limited trim. It has the electronic rear view mirror that gives step by step instructions on how to program the garage door opener. When I do each step, it acts as if it recognizes the remote that I'm using, but after all steps are completed, it won't open or close the garage.28 posts · Joined 2014. #3 · Mar 30, 2014. I am a newbie, I just bought a sienna 2008 few months ago, you can open door manually by turn off power door switch (power door off) try it maybe you can open it . This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.They will have to climb into the rear cargo area via the inside of the van, pry open the small rear latch access panel (located near the lower-center on the inside of the rear hatch), and then pull the latch mechanism manually to open the rear hatch. IDIOTIC design. YMMV. Good Luck!!Aug 31, 2016 · 2013 Sienna Sliding Door Malfunction. Yesterday, my 2013 Sienna's sliding doors simply stopped working. The remote won't open them and pushing any of the in-car buttons only produces a two beep tone. The doors have to be opened manually. Toyota dealership wants $115 to "diagnose" but I'd like to avoid that if anyone knows a DIY fix.The vehicle info and symptoms are as follows: 2006 Toyota Sienna. Power door is only on passenger side—only one power door. Driver's side is manual. The passenger door OPENS electronically as usual. The keyfob, the button over the driver's head, inside handle, outside handle, and button by the door all operate as usual.1 Answer. There is a little hinge or spring on the gas cap door that is probably almost pushed all the way down. Pull it out and shut the gas cap door. Then go and hit the release button in the car. This should give it enough pop on the release to open all the way. If this doesn't work, you'll need to replace the spring.Automatic door wont open on the sienna? Easy trouble shoot and repair. Steven Welch. 23.2K subscribers. 1.5K. 186K views 4 years ago. When your doors dont slide automatically when hitting...1502 posts · Joined 2006. #4 · Jul 10, 2010. 1. turn key to on (do not start!) 2. press and hold down lock. 3. door ajar light will flash a number of times corresponding to the setting. 4. rinse and repeat until you get the setting you want.The power door on my sienna powers open but then beeps and won't power close. I have to disable power doors and - Answered by a verified Toyota Mechanic ... 2016 sienna fuel door won't open JA: Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption? ... Eric. 57,355 satisfied customers. 2017 Toyota Sienna van —on the passenger side sliding door ...If your Toyota Sienna driver's side power sliding door opens only 8 inches or so and then closes, this may help. If this works for you, it has saved you hun...Jan 8, 2023 · Common Reasons For Toyota Sienna Door Won’t Open. Latch Motor Failure. When the side door is supposed to open automatically in manual mode, it becomes difficult to open. You can open the rear door only by pulling the handle and holding it for two or three seconds. These motors may degrade over time, resulting in the door being stuck.Front passenger door stuck - can't open. Today, when my wife and I drove to the grocery store, she found that her door wont open. After much effort trying to open the door, she had to get out through the driver's side. The door locks/unlocks normally but the unlatch handles -both inside and outside- seem to only go half way before it feels like ...3868 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Jan 30, 2018. Others have had this issue including me. Just after I bought my 2014 new, the passenger side door wouldn't always lock in the open position when parked on a downhill slope. I suggest that you see if the issue happens more often when the nose of your Sienna is lower than the back of it.The top hinge broke on the fuel tank door on my 2015 Toyota Sienna causing the door to stick out and the sliding door to not open. I have reported it to Toyota Corporate at 1-800-331-4331. They say they have not had any complaints even though I am reading a bunch here. Please report it to the above number.17 posts · Joined 2020. #3 · Jan 2, 2021. Same thing happened to mine, 2019 Sienna. Door gets a couple of inches from the latch and kicks back up. There's nothing obstructing it anywhere. Of course its out of warranty. I'll try replacing the struts, their not too expensive compared to the sensors on the side.323 posts · Joined 2023. #2 · Mar 23, 2024. Push in the fuel cover at the top left. Easiest to have someone do it and hold it in, then you push the button to open the door. HardRightEdge. H.To release the fuel door, open the trunk and pull off the fabric liner on the left side of the trunk. Behind this liner is the fuel door release cable; this cable leads to the fuel door and attaches with a twist-lock connector. It is cylindrical with two tabs. Twist the connector clockwise about 90 degrees and it should pull out, releasing the ...Come along as I struggle to videotape the diagnosis and fix for a 2011 Toyota Sienna Inoperative Sliding Power Door which won't open even when in manual mode...The rear latch on this model and year, 2000 Toyota Sienna is ... I bought the OEM part from Toyota off amazon for about $50. This job should take about an hour. The rear latch on this model and ...1998 manual sliding door won't open. My MIL has a 98 with manual sliding doors. One works fine. The other won't open from the outside or inside. I took the panel off and I could open the door by moving the mechanism by hand. There is a black metal arm that opens the front and rear latch. If I move that the door functions.So over the weekend I went to a resort with my family and when the valet guy pulled up the car he couldnt open the liftgate to load my bags. I tried with the remote and manually and in the trunk release but got 2 beeping noise and trunk still wont open. I've notice I have to close all the doors and turn off the engine and arm and disarm the ...3868 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Jan 30, 2018. Others have had this issue including me. Just after I bought my 2014 new, the passenger side door wouldn't always lock in the open position when parked on a downhill slope. I suggest that you see if the issue happens more often when the nose of your Sienna is lower than the back of it.Back door problem easy fix Toyota Sienna.this video about back door lock latch and sensor replace on stock door open, https://youtube.com/channel/UCQBzv-1KG...2005 Toyota Sienna Sliding Door Won't Open. 2005 Toyota Sienna. Toyota hilux d4d 3.0 litre fuel system light reset. 2007 Toyota Hilux 2.7. Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report! View all Fixya Reports. Top Toyota Experts ZJ Limited. Level 3 Expert . 17989 Answers. Jeffrey Turcotte. Level 3 Expert . 8992 Answers.jdavis746. 2 posts · Joined 2014. #11 · Jun 5, 2014. Unfortunately mine is out of warranty at 44K miles. Local Toyota wants to charge $162 each for the liftgate lift supports. I found equivalent Stabilus liftgate supports at Oreilly's for $38.00 each. Their part Number SG229037. Picking them up in the morning.When I had to manually open the hatch door from the inside on our Prius last year it took me only a couple of minutes to pop off the little panel and open the door. My 2014 Sienna Limited Showcase ; Sold my wonderful Sienna to a friend in 2022 and replaced it with a 2022 Porsche Cayenne.2. Don't open the fuel door wider than necessary. 3. When closing the fuel door, press the upper left, A video tutorial on how to unlock a 2011 - 2020 Toyota Sienna that has has a de, The problem is that the rear passenger side sliding door wi, 2005 XLE : Right sliding door won't open with key, They will have to climb into the rear cargo area via the inside of the van, pry open the small rear latch access pa, 2323 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · May 7, 2012. If you get a regulator/motor, I have a 2004 Sienna LE. Yesterday, I opened my pass, This shows the replacement of the tailgate / hatch latch / rele, Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen. 2004-10 How to get a stuck shut, Jul 3, 2021 · After opening the access panel at the bac, Mar 3, 2015 · The door loop for sliding door lock on the driver s, They will have to climb into the rear cargo area via the , If you have a 2014-2017 Toyota Highlander or a 2011-2017 Toyota Sie, 2. Turn the power door control button to the off position (where you c, If my video was helpful for you, please buy me a coff, 53 posts · Joined 2012. #2 · Apr 25, 2020. IIRC all Sien, They will have to climb into the rear cargo area via the ins, When the hinge on the Toyota Sienna gas door breaks it n.