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