Home Menu

Site Navigation


Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > > > 2003 4runner rear gate latch
User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 11-02-2007, 08:56 AM #1
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
2003 4runner rear gate latch
Hello, any one have a problem with the latch not latching ? I can hear the latch trying to latch , but it won't !!! help , I have two ratchet straps holding my gate shut. I'm not sure if it's the control box or not, but it cost like $200.00 , I just want to be sure before I spend the cash. thanks
__________________
I know all about the jeep thing , That's Why I Drive A Toyota

2K7 4Runner Limited V8 AWD Salsa red pearl-Volant CAI-Bilstein 5100's-OME 895's-275 70r18 Michelin LTX AT/2 audiovox alarm w/remote start SEMPER FI SOLD
kraftwerkauto is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-02-2007, 02:31 PM #2
amd6547 amd6547 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 7
amd6547 is an unknown quantity at this point
amd6547 amd6547 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 7
amd6547 is an unknown quantity at this point
I recently bought a used '03--when I initially looked at it, the rear hatch wouldn't open. I bought it on the dealers assurance that they would fix it. The mechanic had to replace the latch--it was frozen for some reason. Cost was about $300 total (to the dealer).
Have you disconnected your battery lately?
__________________
There is such a thing as a free lunch...
amd6547 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-02-2007, 03:06 PM #3
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
I have not disconnected the battery, do you think that might help? I can hear the mechanism working but it just wont catch for some reason.
__________________
I know all about the jeep thing , That's Why I Drive A Toyota

2K7 4Runner Limited V8 AWD Salsa red pearl-Volant CAI-Bilstein 5100's-OME 895's-275 70r18 Michelin LTX AT/2 audiovox alarm w/remote start SEMPER FI SOLD
kraftwerkauto is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-02-2007, 03:21 PM #4
brad6841's Avatar
brad6841 brad6841 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Posts: 238
brad6841 is an unknown quantity at this point
brad6841 brad6841 is offline
Member
brad6841's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Posts: 238
brad6841 is an unknown quantity at this point
Have you tried lubricating the latch....
__________________
Brad
2003 4Runner SR5 V8
brad6841 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-13-2007, 08:58 AM #5
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
I habe lubricated it ,I disconnected the battery, for about a minute or less, and it still will not catch, it tries to catch but just will not grab on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
__________________
I know all about the jeep thing , That's Why I Drive A Toyota

2K7 4Runner Limited V8 AWD Salsa red pearl-Volant CAI-Bilstein 5100's-OME 895's-275 70r18 Michelin LTX AT/2 audiovox alarm w/remote start SEMPER FI SOLD
kraftwerkauto is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-20-2007, 12:53 PM #6
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
I dropped it off at the dealership yesterday, $380.00 plus tax to replace the latch.
__________________
I know all about the jeep thing , That's Why I Drive A Toyota

2K7 4Runner Limited V8 AWD Salsa red pearl-Volant CAI-Bilstein 5100's-OME 895's-275 70r18 Michelin LTX AT/2 audiovox alarm w/remote start SEMPER FI SOLD
kraftwerkauto is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-22-2007, 12:12 PM #7
amd6547 amd6547 is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 7
amd6547 is an unknown quantity at this point
amd6547 amd6547 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 7
amd6547 is an unknown quantity at this point
Just wondering if this is a failure-prone item, since my used '03 needed to have it fixed before I bought it, and I have read a few posts about problems...$300+ to be able to use the back hatch is harsh.
__________________
There is such a thing as a free lunch...
amd6547 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-22-2007, 02:50 PM #8
drmorbius's Avatar
drmorbius drmorbius is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,414
drmorbius is on a distinguished road
drmorbius drmorbius is offline
Senior Member
drmorbius's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,414
drmorbius is on a distinguished road
Since this latch is electronic I would bet that slamming it would be really bad for it. I have had to stop others from slamming mine . It sort of seems thats what people are used to.
__________________
Larry
"Monsters From the Id"
2004 SR5 V6 Titanium Metallic/Stone, Auto Dimming Compass Mirror, Valor Tip, Overhead Console W/HomeLink, Cargo Net, Michelin Cross Terrains, Added JBL Synthesis 10 speaker system 6/08, USA Spec PA-15 TOY Ipod Interface, Drivers Side Overhead Handle, Valvoline Synpower 5W-30, Mobil 1 75W-90, LEDs
drmorbius is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 12-20-2007, 09:48 AM #9
SAG SAG is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saguenay
Posts: 3
SAG is an unknown quantity at this point
SAG SAG is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saguenay
Posts: 3
SAG is an unknown quantity at this point
Question back door latch ?
Hello guy's,
I need to know if other guy's have a same problem's : i have a 2004 runner, and when i close the back door ( 5th ) the electric system of the door close and open ... it's impossible to close it ! The electric system don't stop ( close and open ). Is it the "latch" broken ??? or electric system ???
SAG is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 12-20-2007, 02:24 PM #10
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
kraftwerkauto kraftwerkauto is offline
Member
kraftwerkauto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Central New York
Age: 69
Posts: 152
kraftwerkauto is on a distinguished road
when you close your hatch does it sound like the latch catches then lets go ? that is what mine does and I took it to the stealership and for $79.00 they told me that the latch was bad and it would cost $380.00 plus tax to replace. The latch cost $225.00.
__________________
I know all about the jeep thing , That's Why I Drive A Toyota

2K7 4Runner Limited V8 AWD Salsa red pearl-Volant CAI-Bilstein 5100's-OME 895's-275 70r18 Michelin LTX AT/2 audiovox alarm w/remote start SEMPER FI SOLD
kraftwerkauto is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 12-21-2007, 01:20 PM #11
SAG SAG is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saguenay
Posts: 3
SAG is an unknown quantity at this point
SAG SAG is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saguenay
Posts: 3
SAG is an unknown quantity at this point
Yes ... i listen the sound of the electric "mecanic". The door close ( catch ) and in the same times, is opener. After that, no sound ( and no catch to ! ). Is the latch problem's ?
SAG is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 12-21-2007, 01:25 PM #12
SAG SAG is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saguenay
Posts: 3
SAG is an unknown quantity at this point
SAG SAG is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saguenay
Posts: 3
SAG is an unknown quantity at this point
Latch problem's
I defused(unsettled) the system to verify the state of details(rooms). The problem is not mechanical, it is electronique. I am going to visit my dealer tomorrow to reschedule(reprogram) the system. I to restore you news(short stories) later...

Thank's
Last edited by SAG; 01-03-2008 at 06:10 PM.
SAG is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 12-23-2007, 12:40 AM #13
rx900's Avatar
rx900 rx900 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Fresno, CA
Age: 35
Posts: 494
rx900 is an unknown quantity at this point
rx900 rx900 is offline
Member
rx900's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Fresno, CA
Age: 35
Posts: 494
rx900 is an unknown quantity at this point
so if i avoid slamming it, it will prolong the life of that electronic door closer? dats what i do with mine.. heck i even have a notice posted on the door to GENTLY close the rear hatch! Cuz im thinking that if i slam the thing, it might ruin the door closer someday.. :P
__________________
2014 Lexus LX570- Nebula Gray Mica-Charcoal Interior
2013 Lexus LS460 F-Sport-Matador Red
2007 Lexus GX470-Blizzard Pearl-Ivory Interior-Nav/RSES/ML
2003 Lexus GX470-Sand Dollar Pearl-Charcoal Interior
2001 Lexus RX300 Silversport Edition-Millenium Silver-Black Leather Interior
rx900 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Generations of 4runners dirk diggler 4th Gen T4Rs 28 12-25-2023 04:21 PM
Official Press Release & Specs (Toyota): 2010 4Runner xravexboix 5th gen T4Rs 4 09-25-2009 06:38 AM
Rear lift gate locking mechanism 2004 - 4Runner doug2004toyota Problems & Warranty Issues 3 06-12-2008 02:44 PM
pre four runner yy4u 4th Gen T4Rs 12 03-31-2008 10:55 AM
4th Gen Toyota 4Runner Reviews Thai Comparisons & Reviews 49 12-10-2007 04:23 AM

» Follow Us!!!
» Log in
User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:16 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Toyota - 4Runner . org Forum Terms and Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2020