2006 Rear Door Creaking??

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The automatic door shutting mechanism is creaking on my 06'... Is this happening to anybody elses 4runners??? It's really bugging me!! Thanks for your input. -Gene
 
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I have an 06 Limited with 500 miles on it and recently started hearing the same thing. I am also having a problem with the JBL radio and heavy static. I contacted the dealer and they said to bring it in for service. I hope this isnt a sign of things to come with this vehicle.
 
When does it creak?

Mine once it grabs, I can hear sounds of the motor drawing the hatch in and then it sounds like it reverses a bit to get the hatch aligned.
 
Haven't heard any creaking sounds from the rear door motor on my 2004. It's a very kewl feature I must say. And I hate when people slam the hatch :bash:
 
Uneek said:
When does it creak?

Mine once it grabs, I can hear sounds of the motor drawing the hatch in and then it sounds like it reverses a bit to get the hatch aligned.



It makes the sound when the motor is closing the door. It sounds like the black rubber seal around the door is creaking... Its REALLY annoying. -Gene
 
That's definately not normal, mine does not creak. My uncle has a 2005 and his seems quieter than mine.
 
clean the edges of the door..... and yes.. it does make that mechanical closing "eeeeeeeee" sound.
 
mine just started to do this as well. Hasn't always done it. Occurs when the motor is pulling the hatch tight.
 
My 06 does the same thing, but it's most annoying when I make a right turn on unlevel ground (like turning into a steep driveway). I get a creaking sound coming from the right rear of the cargo area. I assume it's coming from where the hatch meets the body - when it flexes, the hatch and body move a little. I'm going to bring it up when I take it in to the dealership for the first oil change. Hopefully they can figure it out, cause it's really annoying!

Oh yeah, when I open the hatch, it sounds like the latching mechanism is really tight and pops undone. Perhaps it needs some adjustment or wearing in cause it's new? Anyone else get the feeling that it's not as smooth as it could be?
 
T4Runner06 said:
My 06 does the same thing, but it's most annoying when I make a right turn on unlevel ground (like turning into a steep driveway). I get a creaking sound coming from the right rear of the cargo area. I assume it's coming from where the hatch meets the body - when it flexes, the hatch and body move a little.
Actually someone here pointed out it was the rear upper seat latches and a piece of black electrical tape will cure the creak, at least it did on mine! :D

My rear door must be working fine no complaints from me. ;):
 
Just an update regarding my squeaking when I make an uneven turn... I had already done the electrical tape on the seat latch and that wasn't it, but last night I was sitting in the rear trying to hunt down the source of the noise and found it. Turns out it wasn't the rear hatch at all. The two plastic panels behind the rear passenger seat were not popped in all the way and that was causing rubbing and noise. I popped them in and they're flush now... no more noises! As for the rear hatch, I think I'll lube the latch mechanism and the rubber aligners on the sides. That should quiet things down. Thanks for everyone's help!
 
List of Toyota TSBs

Yup, had the same creaking for a couple days now - glad this forum exists to share everyone's experiences.

I'm going with the tape route - the actual Toyota TSB asks the technician to literally widen two holes from the striker. Don't know about you, but tape seems a bit easier to me...

You can read this particular TSB (as well as all others) from this AllData Website . Just do a browser search on "NV003R-04" and it'll take you to that specific issue.

Cheers everyone. :bouncy2:
 

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