Thanks, Roh. I gave it a shot but no luck. I'm starting to think it must be the lock module because the handle action seems similar to the time my driver's side lock went out.That happens to mine every once in a while. When it does I reach behind the cover and push the door handle forward towards the door, lock the doors, and then unlock them. I think something inside is sticking a little but I haven't gotten around to sourcing the problem yet. Hopefully it works for you.
Roh
Thanks Norm - that sounds like something I'd do but don't think it is in this case. Appreciate the reply.crazy question: are your doors locked?
I had this "cannot open the dang back door" happen to me when I had opened the back glass (to open the glass hatch you must rotate the key cylinder in the "locked" direction). Since my other doors were already opened I hadn't noticed the car was locked. Almost took the whole rear door apart before I realized it was that simple.
Thanks - that diagram does show the manual override lever on the lock unit which is useful. I have tried moving it but, in either position, the door still doesn't un-latch.I don’t mean to sound like “Siri” but here’s what I found. Really not much help because you can’t do these tests on the lock assembly if you can’t get the door open for access. Probably best done with the assembly removed. View attachment 1199465
Thanks - I'll give it a shot. Getting the door open will at least allow me to remove the latch mech, which would be huge.The second picture, I’m pointing at the tab that would normally be what lifts the tab you need to be pushing up. This should work! Good luck.
So where do you live, Matt?I'm having same issue. Just purchased this FJ. Unable to open the rear gate at all. I've seen cheap fixes on Youtube that only shows how to fix ONCE it's open, but I have tried everything to open it again so the repairs can be done. Still...need to figure out how to get it open though, without damaging anything. Need help!
Columbia, South Carolina. But the vehicle is originally from Oregon for most of it's life. Then in Pennsylvania for 3 years. So it's seen its share of salt. Surprisingly not a lot of rust.So where do you live, Matt?
Man that is awesome, I will have it shipped to you 😂. Thank you though!The reason I ask is, if you were close I’d offer to look at it. Unfortunately, I’m in Colorado.
Step one of any used vehicle that I buy which had an alarm fitted: remove the alarm (even if it was a dealer installed option)Yep, mine is a little weirder than that, even after replacing the door handle (which I am a sales consultant for a Lexus store and let my service guys work in it) it will work sometimes and others not. It's almost like it's an alarm issue with the remote. Sometimes when I unlock with the remote it works, and then others it does not. Gremlins...
