How to fix a Toyota Sienna power door problem?
1. Disconnect the battery 2. Push and hold the door open button for 10 seconds (Dash or door buttons) 3. Now, this is key, open and close BOTH doors manually. 4. Wait 5 minutes then reconnect the battery. Not 3 minutes, not 4 minutes, but 5 minutes. This should do it. BTW, I have a door ECU if anyone wants it. $50.
Where are the screws on a Toyota Sienna sliding door?
There are 2 screws on the front edge of the door so you MUST be able to get the door open to remove it. At first I was not able to get my door opened but by playing around with pulling the handle on the inside while pushing out on the door (front and back of door) I was able to get it to open.
What does CSP stand for in Toyota Sienna?
It is a Customer Support Program (CSP) extended warranty meant to enhance Sienna ownership experience and satisfaction. It covers the power sliding door latch assembly and/or the power sliding door cable assembly on certain model Sienna’s.
Where is the power switch on a Toyota Sienna?
The 2nd Generation power switch is located to the left of the steering wheel, on the lower portion of the dashboard near the driver’s left knee. You can conceivably turn the power “off” and use the door manually all of the time, or as needed.
What to do when your side door won’t open?
The only way you can get the door open is to pull the handle and then hold it for two or three seconds. This happens when the latch motor fails, which is fairly common in Toyota Siennas.
How much does a 2001 Sienna Le cost?
My 2001 Sienna LE right side power door quit working and was going to cost about $1200 for a new drive motor and ECU. I decided to remove the drive motor and cable to convert it to a manual door. It slides just as easy as the manual left side door now. It wasn’t too difficult to do.
How much does it cost to fix a Toyota Sienna?
Know what price you should pay to get your vehicle fixed. The average cost for a Toyota Sienna power sliding door motor replacement is between $3,875 and $3,904. Labor costs are estimated between $105 and $134 while parts are priced at $3770. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.
What’s the name of the sliding door on a Sienna?
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Are there any problems with Toyota Sienna minivans?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 2004 and 2005 Toyota Sienna minivans for potential problems with their power liftgates. There have been 14 reports of the liftgates unexpectedly closing. A total of 142,418 Siennas are included in the investigation.
Where is the ECU on a Toyota Sienna?
You can only move the motor so much after you remove its bolts because the cable it still attached at both ends. The ECU is barely visible. If you follow the wiring harness bundles you can find it behind the sheet metal. It is held on by 3 plastic clips and a bolt. Remove the bolt, but leave it in place until you unplug the 4 plugs that go to it.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Sienna?
Some owners of the 2006 Toyota Sienna have also complained of issues involving their minivan’s rack and pinion seal. Most have cracked, unseated, or damaged rack and pinion seals that lead to leaks in the steering system. If left unresolved, these can affect the minivan’s performance and result in costly repairs.
What kind of engine does the Toyota Sienna have?
The 2007 Toyota Sienna benefits from a major power upgrade, as a new 266-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 replaces last year’s 3.3-liter engine. This makes the Sienna the most powerful minivan on the market.
Why is my power sliding door not working?
Most common problem is the motor of the latch fails. Replace only the motor of the latch instead of the entire latch unit. There are many resources such as YouTube of how to open the inside cover panel so I will not go into detail here.
Where is the water coming from in my Toyota Sienna?
My 2002 Sienna has water pooling in the front passenger side. We pulled up some of the front carpet and it’s soaking beyond the passenger side. We need to find out where the water is coming from.
Why does my Toyota Sienna have no power?
You’ve got a main connection problem. Check that the negative connection from the battery is properly attached to the car body, with no corrosion. The positive connection leaves the battery and goes to a small terminal block. I once had this come loose and the van died on the road.
What kind of doors does a Toyota Sienna have?
Sienna comes in a single size with the choice of a single sliding door on the passenger side or dual sliding doors. A single slider is standard on the base CE model, and one on the drivers side is optional. In the LE and XLE models, dual sliding doors are standard and a power-operated open-close feature for the passenger side is optional.
What kind of platform does the Toyota Sienna have?
Sienna is based on the front-drive platform of the Toyota Camry sedan and is built at the same plant in Kentucky. Sienna comes in a single size with the choice of a single sliding door on the passenger side or dual sliding doors. A single slider is standard on the base CE model, and one on the drivers side is optional.
Why is my sliding door not working on my gas door?
Turns out 1 of our gas door hinges is broken, thereby blocking the sliding door cable somehow. Pushing in the gas door as you open the sliding door (remote or manually) and it works like a charm. Gotta give credit to my wife for finding the workaround until we get it fixed with warranty.
What to do if your Toyota Sienna battery goes dead?
When any of the map lights are turned on manually (with the courtesy light switch in the door position) and left on, they will NEVER go off by themselves (until the battery goes dead). The “battery saver” only turns the interior lights off if a door is left ajar, that is the part that didn’t work on the 2004 and early 2005 models.
Can you turn off the interior lights in a Toyota Sienna?
It ONLY works under a VERY NARROW set of circumstances, and even then it ONLY works for the 2 overhead map lights in the FRONT ROW ONLY. In reality, it is NOT something most owners can rely upon as a “safety net” to help them remember to turn off the interior lights.