I watched this video on Sunday, received the part Monday ($65 Amazon) and had it installed in 20 minutes! Boom. Don't cut off the string that comes with your new latch b/c if it doesn't work (electrically), you'll need to pull it to open the latch until your on-board computer recognizes the new unit. Simply disconnect the car battery, count to 10, and reconnect the car battery. Presto....the auto locking rear latch is now recognized by the computer and you can now cut the string off. Easy! Thank you for your video.
What year model? I thought it was just my push button but it’s not. Replaced it and it still doesn’t want to open. I can get it to open a few times and suction back down but it sounds like something in the computer side of it is clicking to make the actuator engage but it doesn’t want to engage I put some penetrating oil on the springs and open and close it a few times it’s still doing it so I guess I just need to replace the actuator
It worked perfectly, thank you. I did cut the string too early because it wouldn't open. I pulled the ECU fuse for 20 seconds to reset it. hit the lock and unlock about 4 times and all was good. All sync'd up and working!!
Great video. You are the only one that clearly explains replacing the latch mechanism. Yeah, keeping that string on was important. Had a moment of panic when the electronic lock wouldn't pull the liftgate close, then wouldn't unlock after I slammed it close.
Thanks so much for this Angelo! This was a perfect guide. I followed this step by step and was able to replace my latch exactly as demonstrated. The only thing I had to do additionally was reset the ECU which just required I disconnect the negative side of the battery for 10 minutes and then reconnect it. Everything worked like a charm after that.
Where did you get the new latch? You can try to disconnect the battery for about thirty minutes and see what happens. I've been told that the after market latches don't work Sometimes.
My hatch won’t open but I reset it by removing the fuse and it works but only for a day or two. I can hear the motor and everything work fine but should I just replace it or what else can it be???
You will probably have to do some more research . But I have been told by a few people that they disconnected the battery for about thirty minutes and that worked .
Hi I was wondering what issues or symptoms were you having..I have the same issues on mine I don't hear the rear hatch lock or unlock and it won't open but when I manually open the latch on inside it'll open
The problem I had was it wouldn't latch when I closed the door it would just come open again . Check your fuses and check and make sure you have power to the latch . If you have power to the latch then most likely you'll have to replace the whole latch assembly unless you have something else out of the ordinary going on . If it opens manually then it sounds like you have something electronic going on the electronic part of the latch is probably shot .
I have 2004 and hatch won't open. I can manually push the button above the license plate to open hatch and I do not hear anything. Is this a bad switch or the latch assembly?
If it does work manually then the electronic part of the switch might be bad or you might have a blown fuse. I can't remember if there was a button or latch release inside the vehicle if they're not working but the manual part is working then you have an electronic problem Maybe actuator .
Bought a genuine Toyota latch on Amazon about 4 months ago for a 1994 4Runner for $176. Our local Toyota dealership listed one at around $300. EBay Motors has "bogus" ones for about half the price, but the reviews convinced me to buy genuine parts. Already had a bad experience buying a a gas cap that wouldn't stay tight, causing the Check Engine warning.
