3rd Gen Liftgate Problem
09-29-2005, 09:36 AM
#1
Contributing Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: raleigh, nc for school chapel hill, nc for home
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
3rd Gen Liftgate Problem
I have a 99 limited 4x4. My problem is that my rear liftgate has stopped working. I've tried unlocking it with the in car unlock switches, the key fob, and with the key, even when unlocked it still will not open, however the rear window will still roll up and down. It seems that the handle mechanism is not catching or that it is simply not unlocking. I wanted to get suggestions before i go to the stealership to see how much it will cost. Any suggestions or similar problems?
09-29-2005, 09:47 AM
#2
it sounds like the linkage has popped off the handle mechanism on the inside of the door. you'll need to take it apart to get to it. if you take it to the dealer, expect at LEAST $100 charge to fix it. it would take about 30 minutes for you to take everything apart and possibly fix it yourself and then reassemble it...
09-29-2005, 09:53 AM
#3
Contributing Member
This is pretty common:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/3rd-gen-rear-latch-58644/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/3rd-gen-rear-latch-58644/
Last edited by MTL_4runner; 09-29-2005 at 10:00 AM.
09-29-2005, 10:00 AM
#4
Contributing Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: raleigh, nc for school chapel hill, nc for home
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thanks for the help, i'm gonna take it apart his evening, hopefully its something easy like the nuts becoming loose
09-29-2005, 10:02 AM
#5
Contributing Member
I think Andy meant to post that here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58644
Originally Posted by bamachem
see the white plastic thingy in the pic posted above? that's a rod retainer and if it breaks, then the actuator rod will slip out and you won't have any linkage to the latch mehcanism. replace it (avaialbe at any auto parts store or the dealer) and you'll be good as new.
Last edited by MTL_4runner; 09-29-2005 at 10:03 AM.
09-30-2008, 05:48 PM
#7
Contributing Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: raleigh, nc for school chapel hill, nc for home
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My problem ended up being that one of the nuts that held a linkage arm had worked itself loose, hopefully its that easy for you
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RedRunner_87
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
84
06-01-2021 01:51 PM
FS[PacSouthWest]: 2- 8"3rd members:4.88 ratchet lockers,new setup kit, rear axle rebuild kit,diff armor
jerusry
Axles - Suspensions - Tires - Wheels
1
10-19-2015 05:28 PM
tpd143
General Vehicle Related Topics (Non Year Related)
1
07-07-2015 09:06 AM
FS[SouthEast]: 1st Gen 4Runner Slider Window, Driver Side
coryc85
Misc Stuff (Vehicle Related)
0
07-06-2015 04:07 AM
