rear hatch won't open

2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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RAYJS
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Electrical problem V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 98,000 miles

Does not seem to be a manual way to open rear hatch. When handle is squeezed (switch) a noise is heard, then after a few seconds , kind of a click, door does not open. Disconnected battery as per owner's manual, all that did was now the hatch window will not work with the key (still works from dash) . Removed inner panel. Removed plastic that was glued on. Wondering about the white plastic cover that seems to be over the latch, can I remove that without parts flying out? One shop manual said that Toyota redid the ECU, but won't pay if out of warranty. I don't think that is the problem. If your answer works thanks. So,how do I fix it?
Oct 22, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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Hello,

You can remove the cover its just for water. Then replace the latch it sounds like there is a micro switch inside that is not working we just had one of these problems in the shop.

Here is a guide and the door lock wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works. Also check the fuses just in case.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 19, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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BORDERS1212
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Thank you I replaced the latch and now everything works.

Feb 19, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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