Sequoia Rear Window stopped working

How to fix the Toyota Sequoia rear window

[@robbflynn4325]

Tried adjusting, didn't work. As usual I went onto Toyota Forums and someone advised to actually remove the whole mechanism, this advice was listed as part of a previous Toyota advisory on the problems associated the back window not going down. Hey presto it now works! I knew there was power going to the motor because I could hear it clicking when I operated the button. Never had problems with rear wiper or heated window. One or two people on the forums mentioned the motor doesn't have that much power and struggles so good idea is to keep the rubber the window slides up along well lubed. Did this as well as spraying electrical cleaner on all of the connections and lubing everything else where appropriate. I really hope it's the last time I have to pull off that rear panel, removed several times previously when dealing with the infamous broken latch. Amazes me that Toyota make such great engines and transmissions but sometimes fall short on the peripheral stuff.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Good info, Robb! I saw a TSB or something on removing it as well, but then I saw this slightly easier hack. I'm going to pin your comment so everyone knows that if the adjustment doesn't work, to go ahead and remove the device..... And I feel the same about Toyota ... except the 1zz-fe engine.

[@Aaron-ez2bf]

anyway you could make a video of which locations you lubed up, as well as where you sprayed electrical cleaner?

[@harmonyandmikeshanahan4811]

Bi

[@pastorfred3460]

Is there a risk removing it? Is it a safety catch of some sort? Tks!!! I’m tackling mine on Monday!

[@iraa9935]

Had the latch problem, too! KZbin vid to the rescue saved me at least $400 to get it looked at/replaced. The this video saved me more, did not have to dismantle /replace everything- just 2 bolts! -- thankful !!!

[@megamankid20783]

I just bought a seQuoia two days ago, and thanks to this video today I fixed the rear window for free. Thank you

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy your new ride!

[@breakaleg82]

I rode around for 2 years with the window stuck in the up position thinking I had to replace the motor. This fix took me less than 30 minutes and saved me money. Thank you! You're a life saver. Now im on to the next project because if you're like me your work never ends.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it worked for you., and yep, it never ends!

[@iraa9935]

Same here- but previously the metal gears stuck (lubed and pried it loose, solved), then this time those two bolts Were the issue - thanks again!!!

[@burlmcburl798]

I couldnt believe it but it actually worked for me as well. It's rare that I get 'a win' with something this simple and easy but I'll take it!!!

[@cusefansingleton9553]

Video saved me hundreds and made my dogs super happy, Big Mahalos!!

[@maslismuas]

Yes same here. Thanks for sharing!

[@g.jackson2378]

Got a 03 Sequoia and the back window stopped working a week after I got it. Back in business after watching this!! Thanks!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome!

[@zackhead98]

Man bro you are the best!!!! 6 months my windows been stuck up and my rear hatch doesn't open after watching this video my window works again!! Thank you

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped :-)

[@whynotyou783]

Best Toyota DIY I’ve seen on KZbin. IT ACTUALLY WORKS

[@cliffordgrimm6242]

OMG!!!! I have been trying to get this fixed for 3 years!!! Even stumped my mechanic!! Started with saying the window wiper motor needed to be replaced but it didn't seem right to me.... However, I replaced the motor anyway, and nothing... Finally saw this video and a simple 15 minute fix and BAM working again!! Thank you very much! So glad I didn't go through the huge pain of trying to change the window motor!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it Clifford. Thanks for the comment!

[@wanderfwd]

After several years thinking my motor was broken, tried this fix because I had nothing to lose. Thank you for the easy step by step process. This fix worked! You have saved a lot of money for so many viewers, keep up the good work and god bless!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for coming back to comment!!

[@christophernorman290]

The rear window is one of the best features in the first generation Sequoia. It only took a few days of not having it operating to figure out how to fix it. Thanks to your video it took about 25 minutes to get it back to normal operation. 🙏🏼

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it worked for you!

[@gtinseth]

You rock. This took less than 20 minutes and worked great on my 04 Limited. Thank you.

[@Ungovernable74]

Had the same issue on my 04 Sequoia. This worked like a charm. Problem solved for $0 and about 10-15 min. start to finish. Many thanks.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it!

[@truetothecraft5725]

If you’re in there with everything taken apart, spray some lube down the side of rails and all moving mechanisms to prevent sticking or tension. I repaired the latch once and since everything was open I sprayed PB Blaster White grease to lube it all up. Worked a lot smoother. Also cleaned all the gunk buildup from previous years and a lot of sand from beach adventures. 🤙🏾

[@pernelle1]

Good idea. Thanks

[@troybridges7465]

Wow! After not working for about 17 years now.....this fixed it. I can't believe Toyota kinda left this hidden. Thanks a bunch.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped

[@stevehylkema8983]

just did this repair on my sons 2003 Sequoia, and it WORKED! SO glad i came across this video! Next on the list is to figure out how to fix the horn issues. Have a good one!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome :-) ... I hope you get the horn figured out.

[@greenpawpettreats]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a 200 Sequoia Limited with 274,000 kilometers and the rear window was the only electronic not working, opened up the panel as per the instruction in your video and Voila miraculously the rear window is now going up and down with ease. Thank you so much for this DIY!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

So glad to hear!!

[@GoodkatNW]

Just fixed mine with this workaround, thank you. Side note: if the battery is low, the rear window won't move if the vehicle is not running (but ignition in "on" condition). I thought the attempt to repair it didn't work, but I randomly tried it again while driving and presto. Now it works perfectly at all times

[@pernelle1]

Lol mine didn't work first time I tried, only to find out in all of the excitement I forgot to connect the power 😂. Second try worked like a charm.

[@Creditwisela1]

This is exactly what happened to me.. i was stumped until i saw ypur comment and tried it!!! Thank you!

[@chrisdavies6137]

DUDE! I just got a 58k mile 03, only thing that didn't work was rear window. This video and 10 min is all I needed and now it works great. Thank you so much!

[@martintrj5620]

I tried it and it worked like a charm. My rear window now works again. It stopped working so long my wife and kids didn’t even remember it could be lowered 😂. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

😄👍

[@user-xg4tv6ec2l]

I was looking into purchasing a regulator. I came across your video and decided to try it out. IT WORKED!! Thank you.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it T.

[@Mr.Africa1]

Literally just finished doing this as I'm typing this message on my 2002 Sequoia Limited and it took me 5 minutes to do. Thank you

[@steverich_photography]

Spot ON!!! THANK YOU. Our window quit working a couple of years ago, I let it go figuring OLD age got it. My Sequoia is 2004, and I did not want to put a lot of money into it. I found your video. I was BLOWN away, worked perfectly after the adjustment. THANK YOU AGAIN!!! New subscriber to the channel.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for sharing, Steve. Glad it worked for you!

[@biggs1485]

I did this along with tapping the motor & also using white grease to grease the rails and it’s working now thanks a lot I was about to buy a new motor

[@picho345]

Just got a 2002 Sequoia and back window wasn’t working. Watched your video, and got it running up and down. Thanks!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@Supsobvi]

Dude - thanks!!!! Mine randomly went out just the other day and less than 30 mins later, had it operational! Thanks, DIY Dave!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Fantastic!

[@TailSpinRocks]

Thank you for posting this video! The job took me only a few minutes and my rear window was back to working! Much appreciated!

[@jonathanruvalcaba7189]

Just did this today!! Thanks so much for this brotha!!! Took about 15-20 mins!!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome! :-)

[@johndally152]

Toyota dealership quoted me about $1675 plus tax and labor to replace ecu and motor. I just fixed the issue in less than a half hour. Thanks!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

[Headshake] Thieving dealerships. ... Glad to hear it worked for you, John!

[@DonLivezey]

Great video, and the fix worked to get the rear window working again on my '02. Thank you - that saved me time and money! I have one question for you or your viewers. Presumably, this part serves some purpose, and the adjustment is also part of the design for some purpose. Does anyone know if there is a "correct" position to use? For me, I just pulled the part all/most of the way down, tightened it at that position, and it worked, so that's how I left it, but that seems a little arbitrary to me. Appreciate any feedback, and thanks again for posting a great time- and money-saving video!

[@woeboy1]

DIY Dave for President like the other guy says almost 2 years until I decided to fix it. Thank you works like a charm!

[@Mac_Mansion]

Thank you so much!! This was an instant (and really quick) fix, and really easy to understand!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it worked for you!

[@esdguns]

Thanks man mine just stop working four days ago. When I get some time off at work it will be fixed great video.

[@obs_vell439]

Thanks, just got my window working. Just got a sequoia and thr rear window was a feature i really liked. Now i can utilize it. Good work 👍🏾

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@rubenoliver4979]

This video is great information for early sequoia owners. I just fixed my rear window, thank you!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear, Ruben!

[@mccalldrilling3777]

After buying a window motor, getting ready to replace it.. I watched your video and this was exactly what was wrong with mine. Thanks for the video.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Aw, man, sorry you're out the cost of a motor. All the best.

[@JimBentz]

Did this and it worked on my 2003. The one thing I’d add, if your window motor isn’t engaging after performing this fix, is to tap on the motor for the window lightly to free it up. There is a Toyota Service Bulletin TSB out on this as well.

[@joegarnet6411]

Awesome video dude. Funny thing is until I opened it I realized the last "Toyota Certified Mechanic" at a Dealership adjusted the same screws and charged what I can't write on here. I can see the spot where they adjusted it. Did exactly what you showed and made sure the bolts were tight. Works like a charm. Can't thank you enough.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

That IS funny. Thanks for the comment, Joe!

[@valleryshipp3519]

Omg thank you!!! I bought my sequoia over 6 years ago and my back window has never worked. It now works 💪

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome :-) ... Glad to hear it!

[@maxwell.peters]

Thank you so much! My back window randomly stopped working and this fixed it and only took 5 minutes!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@cainemorgan1298]

Great job man, you just saved me and a lot of other people some money ! Nice work seriously 👍🏽

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it. Thanks, Caine!

[@SEQUOIALOVER2002]

Window stoped working out of nowhere. This worked. Thank you. Took me 10min. And a 10mm ratchet screwdriver

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome!

[@callmebigpapa]

This works perfect! Big thanks! I had to take mine apart to replace the rear glass (just $179 with free shipping) and needed the window to go up and down for that procedure so this was a lifesaver procedure. If anyone is having the issue with the handle not working well on the liftgate you can add 20 cents of washers to the cable and it will fix that also while you are already in there !!!

[@bobvolmer1712]

This worked for me. I was having problems already with the lift gate not working then all of a sudden the window wouldn't work. I thought it was the switch and was going to replace it when I came across this video. I made the adjustments and tried the switch. The son of a gun went down and was working just as it should. Thank you!!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it!

[@jaimesotos7380]

Thank you, the rear window had not worked for a while and a long time ago I opened the panel to move the circuits, I was thinking about buying a motor, but I watched your video and I did it and it worked again, thank you

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome!! Thanks for letting us know :-)

[@a10_owohog14]

I got a 1st gen tundra and I am learning there are a lot more similarities from that to the sequoias. Gonna go looking to see if I can find this brake and get my rear window rolling again. Thank you for this insight information!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

If it works on the Tundra, please let us know! Thanks for the comment!

[@sidj76]

mine's not working for like 10yrs, Toyota fixed it once but then the problem came back a few weeks later. I replaced the latch before but never knew about this Thank you so much.....

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@TacitusSoldier]

Just wanted to say what a great video this is. I have an 02 Sequoia and had this issue before which usually was the weather strip just adhering to the window but after prying between it and the glass my issue persisted. Luckily I found this video and ended up having the same issue you did. Thanks for the help.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it worked for you. Thanks for coming back to let us know!

[@roshanmathew92]

This video is the best! Straight to the point and very detailed! It worked for me! My rear window would work only intermittently and now it works perfectly and i can now use the rear window now 😬 you my friend are a life saver

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear Roshan!

[@joem4613]

It worked on my 02 thank you great video straight to the point

[@willida33]

Just bought my 04 today and this was a point for a discount on the price. Fixed it in five minutes! Thanks!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

That’s awesome 😃

[@timmitchell4633]

The list goes on and on, and we all agree. Great video man, liked the info., the antics, hilarious sounds and all. Gonna fix mine this weekend and move on to the next project too. Thanks bro.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad you enjoyed! All the best on yours, Tim!

[@Oside85]

I just fixed my window with your video, and i wanna say thank you very much! This is probably my favorite feature on this toyota.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@tommy..980]

Thanks A lot Dave this is exactly what my 05 sequoia was doing and I could hear the click when a press on the up and down button but nothing!!!!! I did this to mine and it’s working great 👍!!! AWSOME

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear!

[@GeneralConsultant]

Dude!! Your video is just about perfect...I watched it, went out to my G1-Tree with a little pry bar and my 10mm and BOOM! Thank you so much for an excellent video! 15 minute fix!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching, Tim!

[@deanstarfish]

Excellent shop hack! You're awesome for sharing!

[@davidturner5646]

Can't thank you enough for this. Can you imagine how much money Stealership Service departments have stolen from customers by simply making this adjustment and then charging for expensive new parts and many hours of labor?

[@skipgumphrey9579]

I had no issues with my 04 but was happy to learn !

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks for watching, Skip!

[@jellocabbage5355]

You just got straight to the fix and that's what's I appreciates about this video. Thank you

[@mattgonzalez5888]

Dude, what’s your Venmo? I’d love to buy you a pint. Thank you for this fix.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

You're kind comment is more payment than I deserve. Thanks, Matt!

[@Skeletor1]

Dude this took me 20mins and it fixed it perfectly thank you so much

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know!!

[@Newdad992]

My favorite part about this right now is and thanks to you I don’t have to sell it 😂

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear :-)

[@DavidSanchez-nw8sw]

Thanks brother, your video helped me a lot, I was able to fix the window of my sequoia

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome! Glad to hear!!

[@jamesballinger3661]

This was exactly what was wrong with our 2005 Sequoia. Thank you for posting.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank YOU for watching James!

[@howiesoc17]

Window stopped working, randomly. Already had the back panel off trying to troubleshoot on my own. 2min after watching this video, the window is working again. That's efficiency!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

nice!

[@Da808Boii]

Just fixed my 2006 Sequoia! I have had it since november and havent sorted the issue until today! thanks for the simple video!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@Clarkster42]

Working on my 2006 right now but don’t see that brake anywhere can you help me out?

[@AlvaStJohn]

Exactly as you said. I followed your advice and it worked. Lovin' my 2002 1st generation. Thanks so much.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@crystalclearlightingelectr3263]

I just ran across your video man and im gunna give it a shot in the morning. Funny thing is i know my window works because one day i went camping out of nowhere i got it to roll down after 5 years of ownership of my sequoia then now it wont roll back down again lol im crossing my fingers this is the culprit and yep the same noise from the motor as yours and its been like that since i got the truck

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

I hope it works. Please let us know if it does!

[@crystalclearlightingelectr3263]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY hey unfortunately it did not work but i went ahead and just kept that adjusted where it needs to be at and just gunna get a new motor assembly and clean out the gear mechanism hopefully with that i should have a nice flowing window again unless you got some other ideas

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@crystalclearlightingelectr3263 Sorry to hear that ... the only other thing I can think of is the ECU in the tailgate. Before you buy anything, you can probably test a few things with a multi-meter. I'd start by seeing if the switch is sending power to the motor by testing the motor terminals when someone presses the switch. If you are, then you're right about the motor being the problem, but if you're not getting power at the motor, then it is a wire, switch, or the ECU.

[@dkcustomrods]

This was an excellent video, exactly what was wrong with my window. I was backing up the on Sunday and hit a palm tree with m trailer receiver (no damage other than my favorite window stopped working) probably because of the jarring for the tree. I followed this video and had it fixed in 15 minutes. Thank you man!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@jonathan.natividad]

Just repaired my rear window, thanks to your informative video!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@frankfelix4164]

Great video. I was thinking it was electrical the whole time. Worked for my 04'

[@SprayingWater]

Best how to video on this fox…….period! Worked like a charm.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks Mike. Glad it worked!

[@gabecolligan6910]

Love the directional arrows and the music

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks Gabe!

[@matthiasmacandrew1267]

Did this today and it worked for awhile... then stopped again. I will remove the entire mechanism tomorrow and update. Thanks for the video!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Sorry it wasn’t a one shot deal, Matthias. Thanks for the comment and I hope to hear you get it working.

[@matthiasmacandrew1267]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Thanks! Definitely appreciate the detailed video! GREAT JOB!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@matthiasmacandrew1267 Thanks!

[@matthiasmacandrew1267]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY Hello again Dave. So I took it all apart again, removing the device this time and... nothing... SO I said a prayer and hit the window motor pretty hard with a wrench a few times and it has been working like a charm ever since! LOL

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

@@matthiasmacandrew1267 I think sometimes that’s the only way to fix things 🙂 May it work from here on out. All the best!

[@cameronstreeter3474]

Great video!!! Did the trick for me! Took no time at all!!!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@kaj750]

I'll have to check mine! I swapped ECUs AND the motor because my lock wasn't working either... but this is AWESOME for anyone only having window issues.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

I hope it works out for you kaj750!

[@alfredochavez863]

Thank you for this video I fixed my window it really helped me.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear, Alfredo! Thanks for the comment.

[@willjohnston3449]

Just wanted to say thank you, fixed my rear window in my new to me 03 limited in about 20 min

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Nice!! Glad to hear it!

[@always_keep_11]

This is NOT a lie. This video worked for me 100% Thank you. Now do a sunroof video !

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Ha ha ... If I had a sunroof, I would. Sorry :-(

[@MayorgasHotWheelsWorkshop]

ne subscriber!!!Dave you Made my day thanks same thing!!!thank you, same here 3 years on the rode without my window working. and just plain layzzzzzzie

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thanks. Glad to hear it's working!!

[@leveluptif1250]

This video is a life saver I was about to get a window motor for it ❤❤❤❤❤5 stars thanks for the tip

[@pernelle1]

Can't wait to try this. Thank you

[@floriangeyer3415]

Just tried it, it worked! Thanks buddy.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear, Florian!

[@floriangeyer3415]

@@FamilyFriendlyDIY right on man! I have to replace my latch too. 310k miles, still running strong. Cheers

[@julianrodriguez7018]

you are the best I could solve my problem💪🏾

[@robertrogina]

Thanks, I had just about given up on the window - 2001- It works

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear, Robert!

[@chrisae92]

I’m gonna try this on my tundra hoping it’s the same or similar thank you for this 🙏🏼

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Please let us know how it goes!

[@danbarber9137]

Wow first time something so simple actually worked for me! Usually I follow these kind of things and it turns out to be something more expensive 😅

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

I was actually worried it wouldn't work on mine when I was filming this :-)

[@deniseparsons2750]

Thanks for posting this, it just worked on mine!!! I'm doing a happy dance.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Yes! Glad to hear!!

[@pernelle1]

Well I'll be darned.. First I want to say thank you. Then ask is it ok to share this video. I wouldn't want to get you in trouble 🤣. Being that I needed to fix my liftgate problem I searched and your video somehow stuck out among the others. Keep doing what you are doing, you have earned my like and subscription

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Thank you!🙂🙂

[@nicholassachse3697]

Worked like a charm! Thanks for the info.

[@kj4362]

Wow this instantly worked. Thanks!!

[@HimitsuYama]

Thank you. Fixed my 2006 Sequoia.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Great to hear!

[@ignacio5912]

Thank you. I had the same symptoms on mine tree. Your guide worked so well.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear it, Ignacio!

[@jankydriveway4694]

Awesome fix! Worked on my 2003! Thanks buddy.

[@nabaddame5726]

Gonna try this! I hear the motor trying to move the glass but as you said it doesn't move. I likely accidentally adjusted that bolt by mistake when trying to fix the stretched latch cable.

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

I hope it works for you. Please let us know if it does :-) ... Thanks for the comment!

[@chrisandme23]

Dude THANK YOU this fixed mine!

[@pastorfred3460]

Looks like mine is a gen2 setup with 2008… back DIY video search, great video though!

[@randomtuna8254]

Awesoem video man! I bought mine a few years ago and I had fixed it and lubricated the bearings but it didn’t work so this actually worked for me! Thank you so so much!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad to hear!

[@casualuser2010]

Thanks for the video, saved me lots of aggravation 👍👍👍👍

[@wints4041]

You’re a life saver

[@drcurt1]

awesome fix, took me less than 20 minutes

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Awesome!

[@gregstultz5063]

Thank you! Fixed my 01!

[@FamilyFriendlyDIY]

Glad it helped!