Update Feb 2025: I ended up replacing the actuator with an OEM unit. All good now.
I have a 2008 Sequoia SR5. Does NOT have power lift gate.
I can open it fine. I can hear the actuator working when opening. But when I go to close it, it doesn’t latch down. Meaning, it’ll physically close but doesn’t latch down. I can open it without pressing the button.
I doused it with lube yesterday but still the same issue today. Kept trying to close it and it just bounces.
The actuator unlocks when opening the hatch. But does it also help it close as well? I don’t remember ever hearing it activate when closing the hatch.
Maybe I’ll give this one a shot:
I have a 2008 Sequoia SR5. Does NOT have power lift gate.
I can open it fine. I can hear the actuator working when opening. But when I go to close it, it doesn’t latch down. Meaning, it’ll physically close but doesn’t latch down. I can open it without pressing the button.
I doused it with lube yesterday but still the same issue today. Kept trying to close it and it just bounces.
The actuator unlocks when opening the hatch. But does it also help it close as well? I don’t remember ever hearing it activate when closing the hatch.
Maybe I’ll give this one a shot:
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