FJ80 Rear Lift Gate Won't Open (1 Viewer)

[jaymar]

Those people tend to be smart enough to not post anymore

Apparently not...

 

[Abalonehunter]

69293-12040
Or aftermarket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040D0L02/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks!

 

[brettwilm]

69293-12040
Or aftermarket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040D0L02/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh, snap!

 

[coax]

As an FYI, the ones at this link on amazon will "work" with a little force but they are not a match to the original toyota part...I was able to get one in and gate opens now so thats good But it does take a little persuasion as the dimensions are not quite right.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040D0L02/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If anyone wants one to try, PM me and we can figure out how to get one to you...I have 9 more I don't need....vs buying a whole nother bag.

 

[LS1FJ40]

FYI, nearly 6 years and this still functions without a hitch.

 

[AwgustLab]

Looks like I am gonna have to go this route and try one of these off Amazon LOL

 

[Raleighwood]

Yet another example of "any LC problem you've got, no matter how specific or random, someone on this board has already had it and solved it."

I was glad to see the yellow clips are still sold on Amazon. Ordered, and will try it when it gets here tomorrow. Thanks guys!

 

[96LandcruiserPJ]

I love IH8Mud. I just ran into this problem on my '96 FJ80 and tried everything short of removing the interior panel. The electric locking hasn't worked in years, so now I have two reasons to open it up and check it. Thanks folks.

 

[9780LC]

With the help of a Toyota mechanic friend of mine, I just fixed my rear hatch lock today. The problem was that the key would not turn at all. Neither my new Toyota cut key or my original key worked on the rear hatch lock. Turns out Toyota cut the new key too deep. My original key was worn too deep and the rear hatch lock has rarely been used (manually opened). The fix was to file down a couple of the tumbler fins on the lock itself so that when the new key was inserted, the fins would retract enough to be able to turn. I hope this helps someone someday. It took about an hour to file the fins down by hand. Bonus - No parts needed.

 

[acy76]

If you’re like me and you happen to be tackling various door/hood latch issues at once, I have found that the clip I salvaged from my broken driver door handle works great for fixing the missing “yellow clip” which made my tailgate exterior handle inoperable.

Granted, I have approximately zero “mileage” on this as yet, but thought I’d point it out as it seems to fit just fine and works as expected.

 

[SucioP]

Update, received replacement "not oem but substitute" piece from CDAN yesterday, plug and play today, problem solved.

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Reviving any oldy but goody. Hatch stopped working from the outside and discovered this as the culprit. I have a landscaping wire temp fix in place but doubt it will last another thirty years.

The parts diagram for the rear hatch is a bit of a hot mess and closest thing I could find was below. Doesn’t look quite right. Anyone have the actual PN?

Never mind….PN is 69293-12040 for those looking. $1.49 from the Souq.

 

[BDA130]

I fixed it using a 4-40 x 3/4" machine screw. I tighten one nut all the way to the head. Then pushed it through where the black plastic piece was. Then I put some blue Locktite on the exposed threads and put three nuts on which covered the threads. I would've used a nylon lock nut but couldn't find one that small. This gives the latch something to "push". I didn't tighten the nuts all the way down, leaving some play. Works like a champ. I'm actually quite impressed with myself! I meant to take some pics but forgot until I got it installed for the 6th time. So here is a pic after its installed.

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You can see the silver of the screw and nuts.

Thanks everyone for your help and input! I really appreciate it.
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Saying thank you for this masterful idea! After 2 years , I can open my tailgate from the outside. I ended up adding two nylon washers on each side of the bolt to prevent metal on metal and lubed it with some bike grease. Thanks mate!