TOYOTA OWNERS! Power Back Door Problems and How to Prevent Them.

[@brianwhitney9181]

What I love is when he actually cleans an area not needed but that is another sign of his professionalism.

[@Pyjamarama11]

A shame many customers deliver their cars covered in filth and expect the mechanic to work in it

[@Shododaan]

Sreten does this for his cars... but they are his. This is being done for other's cars which is much more impressive. www.youtube.com/@M539Restorations

[@VictorMaxol]

I don't even do that in the shower.

[@rendezvu175]

My friend, who's a mechanic, was inspired by your story and attention to details. We've been watching your channel since 2020. He'll be opening up his own shop in a few weeks.

[@victorbaird8220]

Where is the shop located 😊

[@1966spyderco]

Best channel on KZbin for Toyota owners. Dude knows his sh**. New studio and garage look great

[@estuardo2985]

I love AMD's ultra professionalism! I don't know any techs that would say (paraphrasing) "let's use this opportunity to clean this area that you don't normally have access to."

[@riceburner4747]

I thought the EXACT same thing! 👍

[@ibeemeeintp3033]

When your auto repair tech has this type of ATTENTION TO DETAIL you know you have found a unicorn of a shop......

[@aross924]

We just purchased a new TX350 for my wife. This channel was a huge help on helping us join the Lexus family. Thank you

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Congrats!! Great move !!

[@BobsTank]

Me too. I ended up purchasing a completely different Lexus than I started considering, due to the in-depth videos that are shown here.

[@tomphillips2608]

Not expecting any problems, but glad I purchased extended warranty for our 2018 RX 350L. Only 49k miles . So much computer controlled stuff. So glad we found this channel years ago. Saved us with info for our 2011 Tacoma.

[@jeremyb4493]

Passed one today, didn't notice the front end (hate toyota's large fish mouth look) but the styling overall looked very clean and nice.

[@m.b8257]

The Lexus spindle grill is in my opinion the best looking, when you see it you know it’s a Lexus.

[@oantech4252]

AFFORDABLE SOLUTION: I have a 2014 Rav4 Limited with the power hatch.. No extended warranty... The problem started with one cylinder freezing up and stopping midway especially in the snow and ice. When its cold and dark out, you have no choice but to slam it shut and go home. Forcing it caused the right hinge to bend and then the door sat crooked and had a hard time latching.. Solution: In the glove box is a switch to put it in manual mode. Convert the back hatch to manual gas spring and throw away those electric struts. You need to order the gas spring brackets for both sides with the ball end for the base model Rav4 (w/o power hatch). You can buy the gas springs aftermarket for around $20 pair and the brackets from the dealer. The door will then open like a manual hatch with no binding.. There are a few videos out there showing the conversion and part numbers for the brackets. I love my Rav4, but Toyota really messed up on this one.. 😁

[@laura-ann.0726]

I have a 2023 Rav4 Prime. If the electric motor struts ever fail, I will convert to plain gas struts for sure, assuming the parts are available. My only question is the latch. Does it still work the same if you convert from the electric motor struts to gas struts?

[@tomdurkins]

Interesting. I’ve never had this problem in any American or German brands I’ve owned. And every car ran to a couple hundred thousand miles with no issues like this.

[@technocody9296]

Happened to Chevrolet Equinox lol

[@thomas9469]

Where in the glove box the switch never knew about it.

[@laura-ann.0726]

@@thomas9469 - I think that the glovebox switch that was referred to by @oantech4252 was only on Gen 3 Rav 4's and Highlanders (2006 to 2011 model year). My 2023 Rav4 Prime has no such switch in the glove box. However, the Gen 4 Rav4 does have a Vehicle Settings menu to enable/disable the power rear hatch completely, or enabale/disable the "Hands Free" hatch sensor, and set the maximum height that the hatch opens to. The setting to completely disable the electric hatch struts, is there to allow for carrying items that are too long to completely fit inside the vehicle, for example, a stack of 8 foot long or 10 foot long 2x4 wall studs. Under these circumstances, at least a couple of feet of the lumber is going to be hanging out the back. After you get the lumber tied down securely, you disable the electric hatch struts in the Menu Setting, then close the hatch manually and tie it down to the rear D-rings. NOTE: Pulling/pushing the rear hatch open and closed manually, with the electric motor struts disabled, is not healthy for the strut's internal drive mechanism. Doing this frequently will probably cause premature failure of the struts, and they are very expensive - $400 each from a Toyota dealer. The ability to disable the electric struts is only provided by Toyota for occasional, "emergency" use, when you have to drive the car with the rear hatch not closed and latched. Carrying over-length items like lumber would be better and safer on the roof cross-bars if you have them installed. There's no risk that another vehicle will hit them, and you don't have to disable the electric hatch struts or pull them closed manually.

[@bobl8687]

This happened to mine. Changed them to manual struts.

[@davidgoldberg]

How does it latch and unlatch?

[@charlesmarsh2444]

I did this also (shortly after the OEM warranty expired!). I was able to reuse the brackets by cutting the ends of the bad motors open with a hack saw.

[@bobl8687]

@@davidgoldberg Yes, latches fine.

[@davidgoldberg]

@@charlesmarsh2444 Do you push the button to unlatch and then raise the hatch manually?

[@charlesmarsh2444]

@@davidgoldberg Yes, electric latch is also used on the manual version (LE) of the hatch.

[@andyc935]

I love it when a toyota model that I own is featured in a video. I now know more about my car thanks to this 👍

[@98XC1]

I absolutely love this channel. Great combination of education and down to earth delivery.

[@Cubestone]

I'll offer another story related to the door latching properly. I had an experienced hitch company (in business for decades specialized in hitches) install a "hidden" hitch on my '18 RAV 4. (Everything is out of sight except for the receiver.) When they returned the car to me I opened the hatch in their parking lot. On closing it went down, but didn't make the final latch. I tried this a couple more times with the same results. The installer thought the door might need adjustment. I related that it worked normally before the hitch went in and that it must be related to the installation. I suggested that they had a bind between the hitch and the unibody frame that was tweaking the alignment. They took the car back to the shop to investigate. About 10 minutes later the mechanic came to the waiting area and exclaimed that I was absolutely right. They relieved the stress and everything worked fine. I'm guessing that initially they tightened one side then the other instead of running all fasteners up finger tight and then torquing. The whole back end seems very sensitive to everything being aligned perfectly.

[@ericwright1075]

For me this one of most interesting videos you have made. I might be able to replace them myself if need be. Please keep the videos coming. This is why you have over a million subscribers.🇨🇦👍👍

[@DanWaryk]

Found an even easier solution, for mine which seems to work, you can turn off the auto lift from the dash making it manual even with the current power struts, it does lift though with effort. Just change out the power struts to basic manual struts and you do not have to take everything apart and disconnect everything. Just change out the struts only and turn off the power lift function from the dash which makes it manual, worked for me, easy job. Great video and keep them coming.

[@SimonLi89]

Do you happen to have the Part No.'s for the manual gas struts? Thanks in advanced.

[@RobertBeedle]

I've been here since he was at like 20-30k subs. It's only been a couple of years. He killed it.

[@seanm3ify]

Thanks to all you Toyota fanboys.

[@davejohnson6104]

My Rav4 has the manual struts. I replaced them since they were getting weak. I used a ladder to support the door in the open position.

[@jamram9924]

Lexus GS300 has this similar close motor in the trunk. A retired senior Lexus technician advised me to close it gently. The electric motor on the latch gets destroyed mostly by owners slamming the trunk lid. Owner went eBay and it worked as a repair. That was a $500.00 trunk latch.

[@MrJorgvankleef]

I drive Jeeps for 30 years years now.....but just love this Toyota channel.......Ssssstttt.......😅 Greets from overseas, France 👋🏻

[@TeknoMage13]

I have a '13 RAV4 limited and I'm grateful I haven't had any issues with it.

[@kath121]

This is one of many times I'm super thankful for my low tech 2014 Rav4 XLE. 😉

[@NVRAMboi]

"I was base/low-tech before base/low-tech was cool." I love technology. When it actually works as promised. These electronic modules run the risk of pooping-out well before the (Toyota) vehicle is anywhere near done. I actually consider that when vehicle shopping. Cheers!

[@tectoramia-sz1lu]

We've recently bought a RAV4, so this is nice to know. I think ours should be covered by the warranty, unless it comes under wear an tear.

[@dbrandon4528]

I had a 2017 RAV 4 with the same problem. I ordered all of the parts from a base model and deleted the entire powered gate operation and turned off the gate on the dash. the dealer wanted over $1000 to repair. I replaced the motorized struts with standard struts and disconnected the sensors for under $100.

[@tomdurkins]

Huh, I’ve never had this problem in any American or German cars I’ve owned. All went well over 200k without issues like this.

[@dbrandon4528]

@@tomdurkinsyou want a pat on the back? No car is perfect bud.

[@tomdurkins]

@@dbrandon4528 Exactly Dark Brandon. That’s my point.

[@bwest-yq3uc]

I wish you had a spread sheet of your repairs and model, year, etc so they would be easier to find and compare. Thanks for all your work and time on your channel.

[@Seekq]

Great job as always. I love that you stand boldly in your faith. You are not lukewarm and its shows in your character. God blesses that faithfulness.

[@austincato3560]

Is it possible to do a manual regular gas shock conversion instead of the electric ones

[@rag7537]

Me interesa

[@oligarchy-usa]

The joys of adding tech/mechanical bloat to vehicles.

[@volvo09]

Yeah, never had an issue with a mechanical door. These electric doors are slow as molassas too.

[@theairaccumulator7144]

I didn't even know these were common nowadays. Sounds stupid when normal struts work fine.

[@volvo09]

@@theairaccumulator7144 they are even making tailgates in trucks power operated.... Both ways! Talk about bloat.

[@mikeh.8155]

​@@theairaccumulator7144well normal struts fail as well.

[@riceburner4747]

​@@mikeh.8155 but A LOT cheaper.😉

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I'll stay with the manual rear door on my RAV4. Thank you for this video.

[@genesoriano9293]

Excellent, this guy knows his stuff and his explanations are spot on!

[@hexen0076]

Great video, I have 2017 RAV 4 SE the left power side starting give me noise, I got quote dealership here in Canada estimate replace both side. Works out to $C2,635.16 includes HST , now last week try to opened trunk half way is just stop. The left hand side just stop working I really dont wont spend this kind of money for convience ,after much debate decide just go with manual version kit like one in LE . I installed it myself with parts and taxes works out to C$250.00 .

[@Homefitdad]

Thanks for video helped a lot. Did break one of the clips on sensor panel. The middle clip on Rav 4 is very long and wouldn’t come out so I had to improvise and just get the panel out of the way to get off bolt for arm. Not sure if anyone else had a problem getting that middle clip off but mine ended up breaking.

[@Nicetrybrobro]

Had both of mine replaced on my Lexus under warranty recently. Mine would partially close and then beep, had to force it closed. Dealer invoice was $1800, thankfully had warranty still

[@dtna]

It happened to me, too. TMC won't fix the problem because they just pass the warranty claim back to the OEM manufacturer. Instead of re-engineering the part. 😢

[@bec9696]

My local Lexus said he wasn't finding it a common issue, and of course it wasn't doing it while in for it's service. I think next time it's stuck up it can be towed there for them to actually fix. I don't think closing manually is doing it any favours.

[@iansanderson]

you're spot-on with lubricating them-doesn't fix it. Tried this on a friend's '16 RX-h and it lasts a few months at most. Good info about replacing both.

[@cedartreeworkshop]

I just took the back door of my ‘15 RAV4 apart to replace a cracked tail light. This was validating to watch as I had to remove the sensor bars and was super careful with those plastic plugs. So glad I took my time. These newer Toyotas are not designed to be manhandled.

[@jeffreyknaub9935]

I did this job myself a month ago. I wish this video had been up then. The job would have been so much easier.

[@haroldbrailey9853]

Thanks!

[@haroldbrailey9853]

Hey I got 2019 Toyota Avalon Xse i have 78 miles on it can You Something on that No Problem

[@VroodenTheGreat]

I'm glad my Sequoia has regular shocks to open it, and a separate motor to close it.

[@woodrmp1]

That’s the old style design. They are all going to these strut style now. No big bump on the interior ceiling where those old style motors went.

[@VroodenTheGreat]

@@woodrmp1 Just another reason I'm glad I got the one I got.

[@josephfraley4432]

This is the problem with Automatic doors. One thing i dislike about my rav 4. What is wrong with manual operated doors. This is a big, complicated job. Thanks for the video.

[@AntonyGoud]

I'm impressed you work like it's your own car, take very good care on all jobs you do.

[@rbnhd1144]

Another first class repair and explanation of how to do it right.

[@douglastaylor43]

That just makes the base model without the motors more attractive.

[@lennyevans4724]

Hi Ahmed, I have the same Rav4, great video, I had no idea how much more detailed the repair is than just popping out each shock. And… how expensive are they, so I can brace myself for when day comes ??? Also, the CHR’s haven’t got a motor attached to the shocks, I assume they just pop off and the panels do not have to come off ? 2 Toyota family

[@brianw612]

You can get an after market set on A for around 200, A genuine OEM probably costs 3 to 5 times that much. I'm a firm believer in OEM, but if they fail then perhaps after market might last longer.

[@mikel2890]

He's right about how expensive those power lift struts are to replace. On my 2015 Rav the dealership quoted me almost $1200 to $1400 to have them replaced last year. Luckily for me I bought the extended warranty and they were covered and got replaced if not I would have just had them converted to regular lift struts.

[@ericsacco7406]

Amazing! I have a 21 highlander and will be VERY careful!!! Thanks so much!!! I opted to not get the 2600 extended warranty I hope my decision was right!

[@williamwilliam728]

I'm convinced to never get an automatic door. I am blown away by how complex these are and there are just so many things that can possibly go wrong. I prefer my favourite acronym...KISS!

[@moldoio]

Thank you a lot for taking the time to explain how to change those shocks.

[@fletchb]

Thank you for explaining not to grab on the door to make it go down. On another KZbin channel, they were advertising that as a "feature" and I had just started doing that with my new Rav. But I won't anymore!

[@dwpolicelli1]

I have a 21 Rav and it doesn’t have the power liftgate. The tail gate mechanism failed and the dealership wanted 1k to fix it, and I said “no”. I went home, watched a 1 minute and 42 second KZbin video, and ordered the part for $96 dollars. I fixed it with my brother in law in under an hour and we have no mechanical experience. Dealerships are disgusting and should be avoided at all cost.

[@wilsonxu6729]

All dealer are doing same !

[@donniev8181]

Stealerships

[@Josh_James76]

Can you shoot me the link. Or tell me where you got it? Thanks

[@jasonbradbrook3283]

Could I also get a link to the specific part? My girlfriend is experiencing the same issue right now.

[@clownhands]

I recently replaced the power liftgate actuators on my 2015 RAV4 Limited with normal shocks from an LE trim. We are so happy to never have to deal with the crappy automatic liftgate again. Throwing those actuators in the garbage was therapeutic for me.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Top class installation and very detailed instructions and what to look out for when doing the work

[@adventureor7621]

Hi there - really enjoy your channel as you make sense of things ,and appreciate your practical and pragmatic approach and knowledge sharing. I dont know if youve already covered Toyotas sunroofs? And a video on -maybe yearly clean and maintenance would be great and how to test the drains! - Thanks much

[@Livinmylife-CM]

Thank you, AMD! Kinda funny I was just thinking about this on the way into work this morning when you would put out a video regarding this. Cause I have a 22 Rav4 that's starting to make noise every once in a while when shutting the door. Now I know! Thank you for all that you do sir!!! I've learned a great deal from you and how to prolong the like of my Toyota! God bless you, your family, and everyone at your shop.

[@johnbjorkman4144]

Thankfully our 2014 Sequoia has a separate motor. Just shy of 250k miles right now, and about 50k miles ago I had to replace the rear hatch shocks. Easy job, used a 2x4 to hold up the hatch while I swapped out the shocks. Why on earth did they replace a simple system with this weird complexity? Sure, there may be alignment problems over time (though we never saw that in our Sequoia), but I'm sure there must be a better engineering solution using the old system.

[@09baher]

Thank you Mr. Ahmed (and Mr. Jose), great video. Looking online for Rav4 "Tailgate Lift Motor", the OEM price is $300+ ...

[@rickolson-51]

Just bought a 2009 Venza looks and drives great, even the back door works good. They did give me a 2018 Lexus RX 350 as a loaner for a couple of days which I did not care for. Back door didn't work and the other four doors are very small.

[@roba4297]

Thanks for showing the complete procedure in detail.

[@Paul71H]

I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna with a power back door. I always keep the power function switched off, partly because I prefer to open and close it manually, and partly because I figure that's one less thing to fix if it breaks. 🙂

[@incub8]

This makes me happy I have the manual LE version.

[@NVRAMboi]

You did well.

[@Tmanondatube]

Very useful vid for DIYers like myself. I have a 2017 Rav4 Hybrid. May need this at some point. Thanks! (especially for the tip on getting the orientation correct the first time).

[@michelmichael8957]

You are very professional and patient. Where are you located ? Thank you

[@SupraManG]

My 2016 RDX has only 1 motor to open the back door. Everytime I see it close, the door does a bit of a twisting motion and that does bother me if the worse case scenario happens. It was educational watching your video on how all this works.

[@Streetysuperduper]

Happened on my 2012 Highlander and I just removed the motor strut and put regular struts on it and do it the old-school way now

[@MrCalifornia1234]

So good. Have a highlander with the motor starting to make a noise. I’m sure I’m in for this job in the future.

[@markpashia7067]

Makes me so happy I have the LE version without those headaches.

[@kath121]

There are also some major issues with the hinges on these hatches. Make sure to check those also. There are some that are literally ripping the hinges out of the sheet metal.

[@NVRAMboi]

Yikes. Uh....that is very "un-Toyota"-like.

[@scottgorman7166]

Excellent video! Is this a similar process for the Lexus 2020 RX350? Can you possibly do a video on the rear foot sensor which works 5% of the time and how to fix.

[@bec9696]

I'm having the issue of it randomly not closing on the same model. Frustrating as Lexus isn't being proactive in fixing it. Have you had them actually fix it? Kick sensor is also unpredictable too. I climbed under trying to find where exactly it was and couldn't see it so still randomly kicking here and there

[@bobcarl577]

Our '21 Venza started making a rubbing/groaning noise during the last 5" of closure. The dealer tried to fix it twice under warranty...one time the "fix" lasted a few months and returned. Second time they didn’t do anything. Next time I was out of warranty and they wanted ~$650 to replace the strut OUT of warranty! Long story short, I discovered there is a process to RECALIBRATE THE REAR DOOR kn Toyotas. There is a great video on how to do it plus it"s in the manual. I did the recalibration and it's been closing silently now for two weeks. I suggest anyone with rear door closing issues to try that first.

[@oliverabb]

Hi, ist there a Link you could share for the recalibration ?

[@bobcarl577]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/imbLoIKhg798pKc

[@bobcarl577]

​@@oliverabb- kzbin.info/www/bejne/imbLoIKhg798pKc

[@rickreynolds1640]

Thank you sir and I love how you talk about The Lord at the end

[@charley95sheridan44]

Amen, and he's coming back soon!

[@EDC1911]

Lol ​@@charley95sheridan44

[@chrissharpe566]

A rear gate shock snapped off at the pivot point on the car body, my 2016 Rav 4 limited hybrid when it was 3 years old and out of warranty, the rear gate would not close so I was stuck and needed to have it repaired. Dealer said the other side also needed to be replaced because it was now bent. Cost me over $2000. Not happy….

[@wasilnawazsheikh5559]

Such a genuine person. More power to you

[@seanm3ify]

As opposed to all the robot people??

[@wasilnawazsheikh5559]

Lol :P Having looked at many of his videos, I like his work and his calm attitude :D

[@juanc.4546]

Can you share the company that did the shop floors? Thanks

[@border411]

Perfect timing for this video! My wife's 2018 Highland has a noise like plastic skipping on metal out of one of the shocks, but only when the temperature warms up like in the late spring/summer. Went away all winter. Really weird.....

[@DaveP-uv1ml]

I always assumed that they went with these integrated shock/lift motors because it made swapping them out extremely easy, not realizing that they are still connected by a wire deep inside the liftgate necessitating partial disassembly.

[@teresa32]

I bought a 2023 Rav4 Limited, AWD-gas, with every option, brand new in August 2023. The trunk door stopped opening 2 months after. I tried opening via the key fob/trunk door button/instrument panel button, reset the trunk door setting, nothing worked. Took it in to the dealership total of 3 times, all within 6 months of ownership. Crazy. By the third time I took it in, they called Toyota to send someone from corporate or whatever but at the time of the call, I guess Toyota told them well if they've reprogrammed it twice and its still happening, then it must be the trunk🎉 door computer and that must be replaced. Also there was a trouble code. They received the replacement computer and so far so good. Yeah, the trunk door has its own computer. The lack of quality control is abysmal in almost every genre of product or service. The build quality of anything these days is frightening. Has anyone else experienced this trunk door issue with a newer Rav4?

[@saludparatodos1837]

This is the video I was looking for, thank you. Subscribed

[@rojimowi]

Love your patient explanation of the process. Thank you very much.. Roji

[@poorsap1598]

One thing I noticed vs my 06 highlander is they actually put some sound deadening material on the metal and the plastic cover on this rav4. Mine had none, but I remedied that. With the doors, trunk bottom, part of the dash, and under the hood sound deadening my highlander is reasonably quiet now, about equal to the my stock 08 rx350(its had the same treatment and is much quieter now too).

[@eriks1169]

My 2004 sienna has a pull belt to close until it catches and the never had anything go bad for 20 years (bought the van brand new). No buttons. Maybe on one of your episodes, try changing halogen headlight bulb to LED. I trust your videos to show us the correct way to replace it. I have a 2004 Sienna and am thinking of replacing my halogen buls to LED

[@JImmY1982MinG]

Owner of a 2016 RAV4 XLE Hybrid AWD here, what would be the part numbers involved here? Mine structs are now starting to make noise, so I need to start preparing for this...

[@OldManFrank]

*This is why I am a fan of used vehicles that were built before all these "upgrades."*

[@SomkiatTachakesmanee]

Thank you for expert automotive education. Question: can a RAV4 power rear door be converted to a manual door by removing the motor & circuitry, & cap off all the wires etc.?

[@dugahole55]

I had to replace our 2019 Highlander tailgate shocks last fall. Dealership under extended warranty. I had an error code on obd2 scan that coded faulty left arm. Had to show this to dealer in order to get work performed, they were saying it was user incorrectly operating, was a real pain in the ….dealership service questionable.

[@nimaghadi494]

You’re genius! It took me a long time to the same job on my Rav. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennestler3414]

I recently purchased a used 2015 RAV4 with 86,000 mi. I noticed a clunking noise when the power liftgate opens but not when it closes. Like the cylinders were binding up and catching as they extended. I solved the problem easily by putting some silicone oil under the boots and a light coating on the inner cylinder itself. Also lubed the little ball joint looking thingies which connect the lift cylinder to both the body and the liftgate. Now operates smooth as silk. I'm wondering if this binding problem is common and if it contributes to the premature failure of these VERY expensive power lift cylinders.

[@PaulWall78]

I have a '18 also. THANK YOU for this!!!

[@paulponce7089]

My wife bought RAV4 brand new in 2004. The old RAV4 have their spare wheel at the outside back door that look more like beastly 4 wheel drive. The new one’s look more suburban cars. I like to slam the back door close, quick and easy. No electronics.

[@g.c.brooks7214]

I got regular degular struts in my RAV4 problem solved 😅

[@chrisanthony144]

Thanks Mr care nut, i didnt know the motors were built into the shocks. Its utterly ridiculous that they do this as it adds anther point of failure and an expensive cost for the owner.

[@Breadts1cks]

I've already gone through three sets of these on my 21 rav4

[@paulh6101]

Do you have any advice for us with the older venzas and we get water leaking down to the a pilar?

[@billyounger9713]

Clean your power sunroof drains (located in the corners of the opening)! Use a long piece of weed wacker line like a pipe cleaner and push any debris out the bottom! Leaves, pollen and dust will plug them causing what looks like a roof leak!!😉

[@davidlampe4153]

I had a Scion XB with manual struts on the door the only downside was the door was prone to sticking on the weatherstripping and the only button was placed on the license plate light bracket which if pushed hard would snap off a really stupid design. I did find a strap that could be added to the bottom of the door to aid in opening the door really needs a handle or a strap to pull the door open.

[@ddk80]

I’m glad I still have a 3rd gen RAV4 with the swinging rear door and no motor.

[@victorbaird8220]

4 cylinder or V6 😊

[@cheeksclapping92]

What is the part called? Where can I find it online?

[@GlennLaycock]

The problem is - well you can tell it was all about "make this look as expected" and put the shocks in around that as not the most critical concern during development. So think of your arm trying to open something that heavy and say with wind blowing against it. Then look to the Wagoneer and then the new Sante Fe which had the crazy "oh its good but those looks" thing going on again. Sante Fe they leave the door open to insult with how they entirely focused on durability and function on the rear door - the shock placement in that case got given "most important" to work around as it both can effect the opening intrusion for "the mechanical" and "what works best over what looks best".

[@JenniferJohnson-fh8fx]

I have a 2022 Venza and my litigate is loud. I’m going to have the dealer look at it when I get my oil changed in a couple of months.

[@zxque-wd4jo]

My 2010 Sequoia is blowing heat only on the passenger side. Also I have to turn my heat/ac on every time I shut the car off and come back to it. The dealership said they never had that and felt it would be very expensive to diagnose because they would have to go in the dash. Any experience with this problem.

[@grcorollace]

Looking forward to see you this Tuesday!!!

[@rick137.pickle]

I’s it advisable to lubricate the shaft with silicone spray to extend its life?

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

I was intend to ask the same question 👍

[@mardamek3]

What happened to opening and closing the door yourself? It’s amazing how much unnecessary “conveniences” have become standard and burdensome (added purchase cost, added maintenance cost). I guess I should feel good for having purchased the LE model, which takes a real key to start, a cable linked shifter to put in gear and some muscle to open and close the rear hatch 🙂

[@bradhaines3142]

id really like a release from the front for deliveries but i hate the powered 'feature' , it takes longer and as many have said is ungodly expensive to replace

[@mardamek3]

@@bradhaines3142 Thanks for the response since you just made me remember that older cars did have a release from the inside (just like my previous car, Ford Focus). I guess that would be a good feature, although on the RAV4 LE it's just a small push to release, and then you have to lift it from that spot anyway. So, in a way it doesn't make a difference since you'd have to touch that part either way. What would be a welcome addition is that it had a keylock (like my Focus), but I guess that's too much to ask, too costly to add an extra lock on the back door...

[@AmericanRoads]

Is it alright to replace them with a non-motorized version?

[@ArtificiallySweet]

Had one squeeking one replaced on 21 highlander which caused frequent problems. still, dry graphite lubricant spray has been a savior to what was/is major pain in the.....

[@southerncharity7928]

When he says olden days? What does he mean? Is my 2007 RX350 olden days?

[@carlveilleux5744]

The left strut bracket broke off at the door frame, right at the small ball. Unable to weld it back. I installed a new strut. Now the back door opens normally, but when I press the button to close it, all is does is a long beeeeeep and it doesn't close (I can close by hand it by pushing on it). Looks like it detects some obstacle in the way. Can't figure it out. Any way to bypass the sensor? Thinking about going with manual struts. 2014 Limited. Thanks for the great channel, very helpful, we own a 2013 Highlander Sport and 2014 RAV4 Limited.