Press the open button on the remote key fob to open the sliding doors.
Open sienna sliding door.
This video will show you how to replace the driver s side sliding door motor and cable mechanism on a 2005 toyota sienna.
The only way you can get the door open is to pull the handle and then hold it for two or three seconds.
They were time consuming high risk and more expensive.
I found that piece inside the door a mirror flashlight and the flexible grabber came in handy here.
This happens when the latch motor fails which is fairly common in toyota siennas.
I have a 2010 sienna and its sienna sliding doors seem to open very well with the indoor door open button.
Use the small socket to push the three tabs of the rivet in and down simultaneously.
Open the door with the remote a third time.
This design covers 2004 to 2010 sie.
Once the third cycle completes the power door battery is reset.
Wait 10 seconds then open the door with the remote again.
Close the door and wait 10 seconds.
Luckily replacing just the latch motor is an easy and inexpensive solution.
I have searched the internet and youtube to find out how to fix my toyota sienna xle 2006 sliding door problem.
The other end of the handle pivots on a plastic rivet.
My method is cheap about 4 6 70 after tax and shipping in minnesota each do.
I am having problems with opening the door when i try to open with the outside handle.
I feel that my car s symptoms are quite opposite of what s described.