Recent content by mdabrows

OK - couldn't figure it out so took my runner to the mechanic. Turned out that yes, the ecu in the tailgate had died. A couple hundred bucks later for the part and labor and all is well now. I was amazed at how much stuff Toyota packed into that tailgate. Thanks again for the troubleshooting tips.

Yup - checked that. All other windows open.

Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately no luck. Tried the dash switch for the rear window - it will not go up or down with the engine on, or with the key in "on" position.

...and no, no accidents. All was well then it stopped working.

Unfortunately I can't even open the rear hatch to check.

Encountered a strange problem with the hatchback on my 2004 4runner SR5...all of sudden all electrical/motorized components on the hatch stopped working. So my rear defogger, rear wiper, rear window and the motorized latch all stopped working. All other electronics/motorized items seem fine...

seat problems I brought my '04 4Runner to the dealership for the seat bottom play issue and they told me they need to replace the seat frame assembly (part no. 71200-3D780-B7). They ordered it and I'm waiting to hear back when they get it in. As far as the seat hight adjustment drifting - I...

took it to the dealer I took my 4Runner to the dealer for the sunroof. They told me that the grinding sound I was hearing is actually the plastic "garnish panel" on the driver's side of the sunroof vibrating. To correct the problem they installed some thicker insulation between the plastic...

seat rattle still an issue with 2004's I have a 2004 4Runner and I am experiencing the same issue with my seat bottom - when tilted upward with the front rotating knob, it creats play and I can rattle the seat bottom up & down. When adjusted back down, it tightens up and doesn't rattle. So...

I just bought a 2004 4Runner SR5. I love the truck, but a few days after purchasing it I noticed that the moonroof makes a grinding or scraping sound when it slides closed. It only does this when closing, never when opening, and it doesn't always make this noise, but more often than not. The...