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 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback!

@trailrunnah8886 9 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@dyansmith2552 Жыл бұрын

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@DepthSeek 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@DepthSeek 11 ай бұрын

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

@MisterE103 10 ай бұрын

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

@scottliegel855 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@hudbsee Жыл бұрын

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.

@ericnexplore 6 ай бұрын

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.

@SpencerBlack Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@jjgionet1735 8 ай бұрын

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!

@stephenmras8519 Ай бұрын

What’s the pull string for?

@solixed 11 ай бұрын

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

@MJAltairy 11 ай бұрын

You got this!

@missjack7867 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@DepthSeek 11 ай бұрын

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

@goatee21 7 ай бұрын

Same, tips?

@carlhepker Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Great question ⁉️

@justinboisvert9089 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Hey did you ever figure it out?

@thewhitegarveytwg8912 11 ай бұрын

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

@MPWUSN 7 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@dyansmith2552 Жыл бұрын

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