Toyota 4Runner Tailgate Won’t Open/Not Working? How to Fix HATCH LIFTGATE LATCH TRUNK Repair

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    Is your tailgate latch not working properly in your 5th gen 4runner? In this video I briefly talk about how to get it open when it’s not cooperating and how to replace the tailgate latch and switch.
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  • @LeLilley1
    @LeLilley1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    EXCELLENT job of explaining and showing what to do! I wish everyone posting "How To" viseos would watch your video here. They could really lean how to create a really helpful video!! Thank you!!

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate the feedback!

  • @trailrunnah8886
    @trailrunnah8886 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video! I just drove home 30 mi with my hatch ratchet strapped, and then spent 30 minutes messing with it because it will not latch. Finally got it closed, I guess I need to order this part. Mine was super corroded like this one. Freaking Toyotas, my Volvo is 6 years older with way more miles and the latch looks like brand new.

  • @margyg
    @margyg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1st step before crawling in the back to get to the emergency release & would be to remove the ECU-B fuse or removed the battery negative to reset the door latch. That has worked in every case this has happened in my 2004 4runner.

  • @dyansmith2552
    @dyansmith2552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for recording this. I fixed my tailgate latch (2011 limited) all on my own💪. It's was a tight fit to get the latch back through but I finally got it.

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad we could help! Thank you for the support/feedback!

    • @dyansmith2552
      @dyansmith2552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MJAltairy ❤️

    • @DepthSeek
      @DepthSeek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey I have a 2011 limited as well. Did you have a problem where it says the trunk is open even though its closed after replacing it as well?

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DepthSeek check all your connectors and make sure no bent pins or loose connections

    • @DepthSeek
      @DepthSeek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MJAltairy made sure all were good. Even put the old one back which did say it was closed.

  • @MisterE103
    @MisterE103 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great instructional video, I’m going to replace my hood latch today - thanks!

  • @scottliegel855
    @scottliegel855 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good Job, mine's at 2008 4Runner and my problem just started, I don't think it's the locking mechanism, I think it's the switch on the exterior pad.
    No rust/ corrosion on lock
    But the pad for your fingers is toast, it turns to bubble gum here in Florida in the summer.
    Nice video, did you get both part's from Amazon? Didn't finish vid, LoL Peace from FL 🌴

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol my bad, yeah both parts from Amazon. I have them linked in the description. Appreciate the love from Florida!

  • @ericnexplore
    @ericnexplore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the tutorial. I have been having issues whenever the temperature drops below -10c. Looks like I will be having a little project.

  • @hudbsee
    @hudbsee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For the tailgate switch, I used a 1/4 Phillips bit and a small pair of vice grips. Ideally i'd have used a ratcheting 1/4 wrench but I don't have one... I was able to screws out, then undo the right license plate light. You'll be able to fidget and get the switch disconnected and the replacement through. It is extremely fidgety to do it this way but I didn't break anything. Ideally the job should be completed as they show in the video, where you remove the entire "4Runner" trim piece that the switch is a part of.

  • @jjgionet1735
    @jjgionet1735 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just ordered this part going to install soon. I still don't get the string though
    If we know we can open it from inside as you showed, what is the point of the string?
    Thanks!
    I am also having issues with my back window. 2015 limited, fuses are all good, when i press the up/down switch on center console, i hear it tick but nothing is happening. Hard to find any info online
    I also have a broken bezel, cannot find one anywhere and Toyota wants $450 CAD
    I have the one with the up/down lock unlock buttons
    Thanks for your help!

  • @SpencerBlack
    @SpencerBlack 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My 2010 tailgate only unlocks/widow rolls down only with the engine turned on. I’m going to replace the latch anyways but suspect the problem might be an annoying wiring issue.

  • @stephenmras8519
    @stephenmras8519 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What’s the pull string for?

  • @stephenmras8519
    @stephenmras8519 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Had the OEM actuator fail. Replaced with Chinese Knock Off (CKO) from Amazon. It lasted about 6 months. Will not latch. Switch making noise down at actuator, but moving nothing. Ordered a Toyota OEM actuator.

  • @solixed
    @solixed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video. I am going to try this on my 4 runner I’m hoping I can fix it all by myself😅

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got this!

  • @DepthSeek
    @DepthSeek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey just replaced the latch but now it says that the trunk is opened when its closed. Any suggestions?

    • @goatee21
      @goatee21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same, tips?

  • @carlhepker
    @carlhepker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how did you determine which part to start with? my latch works once if i reset the fuse. however, the key wont work for the window and neither will the fob

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Does the key fob twist freely in the tailgate keyhole?
      Does the key fob lock/unlock buttons work?
      Does the window come down via the switch in the car? If yes, then something faulty in tailgate.
      If the switch works only once after a fuse cycle, maybe it’s a faulty switch (common for these to get water damaged).

    • @scottliegel855
      @scottliegel855 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question ⁉️

  • @missjack7867
    @missjack7867 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve got a 2007 and this past winter started having this problem. Ironically every time I bring it to Toyota (an hour away) it mysteriously works. Then when I get home and load my trunk with stuff, it decides to not work for me. So irritating.. Only problem I’ve ever had with this vehicle.

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah we just picked up a sequoia as well and it has the same issue. Luckily they sell these latches readily available on Amazon for most of these toyota SUV’s.

    • @dyansmith2552
      @dyansmith2552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can do this! Watch this video step by step. I just replaced mine. It was a little intimidating but you can handle it. ❤

  • @justinboisvert9089
    @justinboisvert9089 ปีที่แล้ว

    I replaced the latch. But the truck is still seeing that the tailgate is open, but it is closed. I can lock the gate with the key (physical way) but I cannot lock with the electrical way. I tried to unplug the battery for 10min and still doesn’t work. Got any tips?

    • @DepthSeek
      @DepthSeek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey did you ever figure it out?

  • @thewhitegarveytwg8912
    @thewhitegarveytwg8912 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I replaced my latch and now it won’t open. The actuator isn’t even operating now and it was previously.

  • @MPWUSN
    @MPWUSN 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didi the wife's 2012 exactly as showed... now it closes but thinks it open with dash lights, cargo lights and that damn chime! Anyone know how to fix? I disconnected the battery - how long? Didn't do anything! HELP - I'm in the dog house

  • @truthinrevolt6843
    @truthinrevolt6843 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone else replace this and now continually get an "Open tailgate" image on the dash? The 4runner just beeps (Like a door is open) when you hit lock and the interior lights stay on like a door is open... yet the hatch is shut. if I unplug the rear latch then i can lock and drive normally. Obviously without the rear latch working

    • @whitex4x4
      @whitex4x4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine is doing the same thing. Did you figure this out by chance?

    • @dyansmith2552
      @dyansmith2552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I read on another thread that disconnecting the battery will reset this..

  • @Tony-uj7cd
    @Tony-uj7cd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a rivet.
    Plastic clips??????

  • @marktwo3160
    @marktwo3160 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U will be sorry u used amazon parts. Those cheap china parts will last 3 months then u can do it again with the correct oem parts

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      11months since this video was posted. Currently going through its 2nd winter, a couple muddy offroad trips and has held up great so far!

  • @dunnoyolo2238
    @dunnoyolo2238 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Any issues with Aftermarket parts ?

    • @MJAltairy
      @MJAltairy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So far it’s been solid!

    • @dunnoyolo2238
      @dunnoyolo2238 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MJAltairy Gonna order them then..Thanks