Toyota 4Runner Tailgate Lock Repair Update

This is an update video following up on the original video Ozzstar posted. If the Toyota 4Runner Sequoia tailgate lock mechanism won't work after disconnecting repairing and replacing the lock latch then this video could be the updated solution. Be sure to watch the original full video in order to understand how the repair is done. Please leave your questions and comments below and thanks for stopping by the Ozzstar's Cars channel! -Ozz (Glen)
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[@ozzstars_cars]

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[@ghettoinvestor4491]

Dude you totally saved me paying $800 to my dishonest Toyota repair place when the electrical module just needed a reset. Disconnecting negative battery fixed beautifully!!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Don't forget the tip jar. haha Seriously though, thats great you saved all that money!

[@ghettoinvestor4491]

@@ozzstars_cars if you're serious point me to it. Can't find.

[@ozzstars_cars]

@ghetto investor there is a PayPal link in the description above if you would like to donate to the channel. The link is also in the Ozzstar's Cars 'about' section. Not necessary but always appreciated. 👍 Thanks!

[@ozzstars_cars]

@@ghettoinvestor4491 www.paypal.me/ozzstar

[@bradyj2852]

Don't have to disconnect the battery. Pull the ECU-B 10A fuse for a minute and replace. Good video

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video glen good work I have a 1st Gen and 2 second gen 4runners

[@derekboccara8331]

Great. Thanks. From costa Rica. To resert the servo. Disconect battery. Was a great Reset. Thanks a bunch! Pura Vida! papito!!!!!🙌🏼🌟👌🏾

[@daviddrain421]

Man you saved a lot of people including myself a lot of time and money, I was able to fix mine after watching the first video and fortunately seeing in the comments where somebody said disconnect the battery, I would have thought it was broken for good after I put it back together but disconnecting the battery made the actuator work when reconnecting, I've got a chiltons manual for my vehicle and it was worthless, ha, who would ever think disconnecting and reconnecting the battery would be the final fix, before I saw your video I got the hatch to pop open slightly and was stuck so I couldn't open the rest of the way nor close it. I took a flashlight and looked all up in there when it was a part and you can see rust forming in different locations, I blasted that PB blaster all up in there and just let it drip a while, anyway thanks again and I pray blessings on you for blessing us that needed that information. I'm on a fixed income also, ha

[@ozzstars_cars]

Great news David, glad to hear the repair was successful for you. Thanks for your comment. 🙏

[@daviddrain421]

Well now that you helped me fix that I got another problem, when I put the back seat down the button on top the back seat was stuck but finally got it where I could put the seat down to crawl back to fix the tailgate latch, so something's wrong with the latch for the back seat and I searched for videos but only seeing the ones that had a pull tab on top and not a button on the seat, button won't move it's rock solid but I haven't had time to tear into it yet, it's a 2005 4Runner do you have any videos on that?

[@ozzstars_cars]

@@daviddrain421 sorry I don't have any back seat button videos but it does sound entertaining.

[@daviddrain421]

Well it worked for a while after disassembling and cleaning and now it gets stuck shut every time and I have to take the battery terminal off, The actuator does suck it in however but then is stuck shut again, I replaced the seal to the window cuz I was getting a lot of water in there, so now I think I need to replace the brain or the actuator or module whatever you call it, do you have the proper name and part number for it? Thanks.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice job Glen, you have that latch working and latching tight Buddy.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Good for another six years. It's a Toyota, they don't break. haha

[@stuzman52]

It's the little stuff like putting a little grease on a latch to prevent bigger problems from showing. Have a good one Glen!

[@ozzstars_cars]

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of something.....thanks Terry!

[@AnastacioTalao]

Thanks man you're the best 👌 from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@ozzstars_cars]

I appreciate that! I enjoyed spending some time sight seeing in Toronto a few years back. I even took a ferry ride out to the island park.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes good tip on the weepholes getting plugged that cause a lot of water damage.

[@ozzstars_cars]

I'm weeping right now, pass the tissues. :-)

[@theultimaluna1]

Thank you we just fixed our 4Runner’s lift gate aseen Ku. We Needed to reprogram it by disconnecting the battery

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nice, you're welcome

[@txsviking]

My wife drove an 06 4 Runner for 10 years. Damn good truck.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Those were built well, especially the 6 banger engine.

[@encinobalboa]

In the 4th gen, the catch is symmetrical so it can be reversed to present the unused (and clean) side to the latch. The old side will be corroded and maybe a little squared off which makes release difficult.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing the info.

[@jonp167]

Hello from Delaware!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Representing the first state? 👍

[@jonp167]

@@ozzstars_cars yes sir!

[@benpaul8385]

Nice Kawasaki in the background!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nothing but wheelies and jumps. 🏍

[@arthurk5857]

Hello, I have 2004 4runner with electronic lock. Since few months I need to reset the module to open or lock after few times of use the tailgate. My question is: is the module or lock bad?

[@RustyZipper]

Oftentimes A little Lube makes for a better overall experience. Usually every spring I spray all of the wear points with silicone or white grease. Don’t forget the window tracks too

[@ozzstars_cars]

Good advice.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I agree owning 2 different gen 4runners gen 1 and 2 generation 3 4runners all have this problem

[@ozzstars_cars]

THey get rusty if not used or lubed. haha

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@ozzstars_cars yep

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@ozzstars_cars everything need a little lube every once in awhile lmfao 🤣

[@byronargueta1026]

Thank ya you save me!!!!!!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Don't forget to donate to the tip jar. haha Seriously though Byron, glad the video helped you out!👍

[@wyattoneable]

You could have done this job in 2 minutes but since we tagged along it took you much longer. Sorry for getting in the way. :)

[@ozzstars_cars]

The life and times of YouTubing! haha!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Nice work with the lube, there. Amazing what that stuff can do ... in many situations. 😜 Love that shirt, Glen - I instantly started laughing! LOVE it! 😁 Nice Kawi you got there, too. Is that a KLX140? I love playing around on little bikes. I've got a fleet of Yamaha BW80's from the mid-late 80's. Same exact engine as the PW80, only with a longer transmission countershaft so the chain can clear the fat rear tire ... and I think the jetting is a little different as well. They both sound identical, though. I got an '86 BW80 brand new on December 7th, '85 - that was a BIG deal! Still remember the date!! I rode the pee out of that thing. The footpeg crossbar actually broke off from the frame towards the end there. One time I let one of my buddies from school ride it, and he pinned the throttle, panicked and drive it right into the foundation of his neighbor's house! Bent the forks BAD. I was in tears. Dad was livid. He kept the thing in pieces for a few months to teach me a lesson, then surprised me with it all fixed up again after I suffered a bit. LOVED that thing! These days, it's super entertaining to see a bunch of guys in their late 40's-50's riding up the road on them, especially when some of us exceed their weight limit by almost 4x, HAHAHA! If I remember right, the seat height on that is like 24". 😂

[@ozzstars_cars]

The good old days of riding, when hurting yourself wasn't a thought. If you did get hurt you healed in two days. That is a friends KLX140 dirt bike and you have a good eye! I currently own an '83 Honda Shadow 500, '86 Yamaha FJ1200 and a '02 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. I own the 500 since 1993, the Sabre 1100 since 2003 and the FJ since 2008. ALll three bikes have a story. Keep the shiny side up and keep it well lubed, that way it won't hurt! lol

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@ozzstars_cars - Yeah, ain't that the truth, Glen! I've always wanted an FJ! Ever since seeing Yamaha's fold-out brochure with every single 2-wheeled model they made for that year ('85 - tacked that thing to my bedroom wall then so I could stare at it and dream). I remember seeing the first 1100's in the showroom back then - looked so massive with that giant air/oil cooled 4-banger hanging out the sides! Then when the 1200's came out, we were blown away they'd make something so huge! Was the biggest engine made for a long time! I still dream about the torque output of that thing. Many years later, I repaired one and had to test ride it afterwards, back when I was working in a bike dealership in Phoenix. Just rolling on the throttle in 3rd gear was so much fun! I had been waiting 15 years to ride one. Cool you hung on to that Shadow all those years! 😎

[@espinosaramon1]

You awesome👍

[@ozzstars_cars]

Thanks Ramon

[@TechPrincess72]

Do you need to disconnect the battery before replacing the tailgate latch? If I open the trunk, I can't close it. Someone used WD-40 and paint can opener to get it closed for me. You can hear the motor but it doesn't release so I'm going to try to replace it myself.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Disconnecting the battery will reset the module and is a good idea.

[@TechPrincess72]

@@ozzstars_cars Thank you so much. Oddly, it's working today. I ordered the part and just going to hold onto it until it breaks again. I never did mechanic work in my life, so only going to try if I have to. Lol 😂

[@kurtprovo5259]

I'm having an issue with my 04 4runner. Not only does my latch not release, I cannot hear the motor working. What would need to be replaced?

[@ozzstars_cars]

Did you try to reset the module?

[@kennyeverett318]

So if you have an 04 and you dont hear the motor pulling the door tight the module is bad?

[@ozzstars_cars]

I would test the motor before replacing anything.

[@whatfor3806]

Hi,my car got hit slightly,the reason for not being able to open it

[@user-wq8so2ob6h]

👍👍

[@bradmichael7542]

Thanks for the vid. Insightful. So my tailgate has this issue. It will not open with the car off... I do 2 clicks on the ignition, and unlock all doors (this is the only way I can use the power lock feature), and turn off, that is the only way I can open the door. Obviously it is something electronic. And it is the same for all the door locks really. My runner is a 2012. I noticed the weather strip on the rear window is decaying, so obviously water is getting in.. .I will fix that ( just need to know what that part is called) Wiper works, all lights work, just nothing when the car is off ( fob does not unlock anything. is it Actuators? Should I pop the inside panel off and take a look? Any thoughts would be appreciated

[@ozzstars_cars]

Does the drivers power door lock switch lock and unlock the doors?

[@bradmichael7542]

@@ozzstars_cars ONLY when I have the car ON. Only on two clicks ac, or with engine running. Switch lock, meaning the lock/unlock button correct. When the car is OFF, no.

[@ozzstars_cars]

@@bradmichael7542 that would be cool case study to diagnose. Sounds like a module issue. Have you tried disconnecting the battery for a few minutes then reconnecting to reset the module? What was the result.

[@bradmichael7542]

@@ozzstars_cars I sure did. It worked for a few minutes. I was excited. Then, back to the non-working mode. So, a guy on the 5th gen 4 runner group on FB, said actuators are failing on 4runers, but not enough to call a recall. My local dealer did not care if it is a safety issue (my wife is a mental health frontline and works into the night) so that is why its important for me to figure this out and I don't want to pay a dealership $1200 to try and figure it out, maybe... I sense it could be a module... Just trying to figure out the steps I need to take.

[@ozzstars_cars]

michaelMichael I'd start with a wiring diagram.

[@justinboisvert9089]

I replaced the latch. But the truck is still seeing that the tailgate is open, but it is closed. I can lock the gate with the key (physical way) but I cannot lock with the electrical way. I tried to unplug the battery for 10min and still doesn’t work. Got any tips?

[@ozzstars_cars]

Check the circuit fuse. Check power and ground at the latch motor.

[@alwayshookedup8542]

Mybwiper and window works but my hatch wont open, put in a new tailgate amd bramd new hatch. Disconnected the battery but still nothing

[@ozzstars_cars]

Did you disconnect and wait 10 minutes? Did you test for power and ground and make sure the fuse was good?

[@nathaliegibson1032]

Hi sir, my 2013 Highlander’s hatch door closes when I press the buttons & it almost closes & then opens again. There’s NOTHING in the way & the gasket is fine. I don’t know why it wont close & lock. Please help! Thx

[@ozzstars_cars]

Have you tried lubricating the latch mechanism?

[@sofakingcinema8804]

I cannot remove the cover. I’m using a paint can remover too. Any help

[@ozzstars_cars]

Sometimes they can be hard to remove. Pull hard

[@spelunkerd]

I don't understand why a simple door handle for the hatchback needs an electric motor and a little computer to control it. When power fails you can't get into the trunk, so you can't store jumper cables with the spare tire unless you want to crawl through the back. We use a dog barrier so crawling through isn't easy....

[@ozzstars_cars]

Yes in the other video the owner of that 4Runner was getting tired of crawling. Common issue on a lot of these Toyotas.

[@tamikroll4336]

If none of the above works where can you find a new rear hatch electric lock? Can’t find one anywhere for 2016…

[@ozzstars_cars]

online or the stealership

[@2xl830]

None of the suggestions worked. 4Runner 2005 w/ auto closure. Disconnecting the neg.cable does work, but for one time only. After the hatch has been opened once,back to the same thing. I thought about making something that would pull the fuse with a slight tug. Then push it back in.Much easier compared the disconnect

[@matthewhooks452]

Please Help. I disconnected my battery. Hatch was open. Closed hatch while battery was disconnected. Connected battery and can’t get it reset to open or close. Please help

[@matthewhooks452]

Just fixed it. Reset the automatic back window.. then hold the button for five seconds and it will open, then close it and it locks back in place. Thank God!

[@ozzstars_cars]

@@matthewhooks452 good news!

[@matthewhooks452]

OK when you’re later. I thought my push button switch on the outside went out so I bought a new one I had to manually open the back hatch up. I put the new switch on connected everything back together I close the door disconnected the battery reconnected it opened it up closed it opened it up closed it everything was fine. Five seconds after closing it I can hear something within the computer actuator sucking something closed like as if it is locked. I have reset it numerous times and it works immediately it will open and close but if I leave it close longer than five seconds it will not open unless I reset the system again. Everything is moving freely no rust I have no idea.

[@alwayshookedup8542]

Hey man. I replaced my tailgate and put in a new latch. But I'm not getting power. I tried the battery truck. Any tips to what I should try next? Doesn't lock or unlock and I can't hear the motor.

[@matthewhooks452]

@@alwayshookedup8542 did you check your connection wire on the electrical push button?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I hate when the white stuff gets everywhere😎

[@ozzstars_cars]

That's why I wear my safety squints and I stay out of the crossfire. 😂😂😂

[@jamesmisiak8411]

Also the bar becomes disconnected inside, NO RUST..

[@ozzstars_cars]

They all rust unless the car lives in the desert.

[@neverhomebiker5235]

Could I just use wd40

[@ozzstars_cars]

Anything is possible to try.

[@KillSwitch80]

No. The hatch will fall off

[@dunnoyolo2238]

were can you find a after market lock trim piece ?