Hatch/Tailgate Not Opening (1 Viewer)

[knewstance]

I hadn't opened my hatch for a couple days then went to and found this. -see videos- Does anyone have any ideas how to go about this? I am not even sure where to start on this.

I was unable to get it to open from the inside too, I can hear the door mechanism unlock.

No major changes since last time I opened it. All street driving.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

More than likely one of the cable ends is off the bracket. Possibly broken.

Take the carpet cover off and remove the panel covers on the outer edges of the tailgate and see if the cables are connected. Could be on the latch in the center as well.

If one is off or broken... it will not open.

Try that

J

 

[knewstance]

So I pull the carpet and those cables were connected. I ended up pulling the handle and I was able to see the cables responsible for releasing the hatch.

The cables are connected and do what they are supposed to, but all of the sudden they don't have even travel to release the latch.

I'm thinking I need to pull the plastic surround off to gain access to the opposite end of the cable to see what is affecting the amount of pull it gets when activated by the handle.

 

[knewstance]

At this point, I'm just documenting for anyone else that has this problem.

The latch release mechanism has this small plastic piece and I noticed it was not going as far as it needed to. Upon inspection, the plastic had cracked and just flexed on the later part of the motion.

Going to try some super glue. I'm not seeing any other way to replace it other than the entire assembly.

 

[knewstance]

This is the replacement part:

1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser Lock Controller 69790-60070 | Camelback Toyota Parts

1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser part # 69790-60070 - Lock Controller

parts.camelbacktoyota.com

Upon reinstallation with the superglue, the mechanism broke again after only a few uses. I am going to try either epoxy or some kind of bolt/nut/washer combo to see what will work. I'll update again for those who may have the issue in the future.

 

[Sant2 Nu2LX]

@knewstance, did all that but still not opening.
Have a 2000 LX470 tailgate not opening. I tried every remedy i read from this forum and nothing seems to work. You can hear the motor lock and unlock using the FOB... Opened the cover from the inside and tried opening manually. That did not work. Pulled out the lock mechanisms assy and replaced the broken plastic. also did not work. I do notice when its a warm day it seemed to act up, but it has been a few wks now and hasnt open... Is there any other way to open manually? Seems like the lock latch refuse to release. SMH...Very aggravating ... HELP PLEASE.

 

[Sant2 Nu2LX]

2000 LX470 tailgate not opening. I tried every remedy i read from this forum and nothing seems to work. You can hear the motor lock and unlock using the FOB... Opened the cover from the inside and tried opening manually. That did not work. Pulled out the lock mechanisms assy and replaced the broken plastic. also did not work. I do notice when its a warm day it seem to act up but its been a few now wks now and it hasnt open... Is there any other way to open manually? Seems like the lock latch refuse to release. SMH...Very aggravating ... HELP PLEASE.

 

[89BIGBLUE]

…I wonder if there’s a similar latch part in a different Toyota?
4Runner? Sequoia? Van?

 

[Fairgame]

This is the replacement part:

1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser Lock Controller 69790-60070 | Camelback Toyota Parts

1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser part # 69790-60070 - Lock Controller

parts.camelbacktoyota.com

Upon reinstallation with the superglue, the mechanism broke again after only a few uses. I am going to try either epoxy or some kind of bolt/nut/washer combo to see what will work. I'll update again for those who may have the issue in the future.

I have a complete working assembly but you would have to consider courier costs from Zambia