Open Sienna Sliding Door
This happens when the latch motor fails which is fairly common in toyota siennas.
Open sienna sliding door. Once the third cycle completes the power door battery is reset. Fix toyota sienna or any car power sliding door the fastest and cheapest way. I am having problems with opening the door when i try to open with the outside handle. Wait 10 seconds then open the door with the remote again.
This design covers 2004 to 2010 sie. I have searched the internet and youtube to find out how to fix my toyota sienna xle 2006 sliding door problem. I found that piece inside the door a mirror flashlight and the flexible grabber came in handy here. This video will show you how to replace the driver s side sliding door motor and cable mechanism on a 2005 toyota sienna.
My method is cheap about 4 6 70 after tax and shipping in minnesota each do. They were time consuming high risk and more expensive. I have a 2010 sienna and its sienna sliding doors seem to open very well with the indoor door open button. The only way you can get the door open is to pull the handle and then hold it for two or three seconds.
The other end of the handle pivots on a plastic rivet. Luckily replacing just the latch motor is an easy and inexpensive solution. Close the door and wait 10 seconds. I feel that my car s symptoms are quite opposite of what s described.
Use the small socket to push the three tabs of the rivet in and down simultaneously. When your doors dont slide automatically when hitting the buttons there are a few troubleshooting options available for you.