[beatmarkie]

I meant to say I took picture of the cables after I took the interior panel off so that I know how to put them back. I think people can do this if they know how to change their own oil change, change air filter, or rotate tires. I will put up a DIY in a couple of days.

Were you able to put together the DIY? What search did you do on ebay for the cables? Thx in advance.

 

[Nunzie]

I need help with the tiny cable that mounts in the middle of the door and runs along the exterior track. I do not think this is the powered cable. It appears to be a sensor / pretensioner type of cable since it is so tiny.

Does anyone have info on this cable?

I found zero help in the shop manual and have yet to find a DIY How-Too.

 

[brian_bp]

I need help with the tiny cable that mounts in the middle of the door and runs along the exterior track. I do not think this is the powered cable. It appears to be a sensor / pretensioner type of cable since it is so tiny.

The mechanical cable which moves the door is fastened to stationary anchors at the back of the external track (under the back corner of the rearmost side window) and to the door jamb at the rear of the door opening. It passes into the door at the hardware which runs in the track, down to the motor, and back up out of the door. The cable does not slide in the track; the door pulls itself along the cable.

This cable is tiny, steel, and covered in clear plastic. It does look very small (like a fine shoelace), but in practice this cable doesn't break... it jams.

 

[osteome1]

In our case, the housing over the cable spool broke, allowing the cable to jam. When I replaced the cable housing the "cheapness" of this part was fairly apparent!

Toyota does make a replacement spool and cable, saving the cost of buying the same, mounted to a new motor.

 

[usedhybrid]

Was the DIY ever posted?

 

[osteome1]

Was the DIY ever posted?

I don't think that anyone ever posted a DIY, but send me a message I can send you two Toyota TSBs. One will have the replacement spool numbers and how to mount that on the existing motor. The other TSB will show you how to remove and replace the motor. All told, it is about a 2 hour job with simple tools.

 

[bsieffer]

Finally repaired my sliding power door after the 3 power buttons (console/2nd row column/remote) wouldn't open or shut the door. I could open it with the handle from the inside or outside. Not always easily, though. Toyota replaced the Motor Assembly Slide - part number 85620-08061 $131 part cost and also 3- $2 clips to attach it to the door as they looked like they were wearing - part 90467-10161. Total cost with 2-1/2 hours labor: $433. It works like new. It's been 2 days. We'll see if it lasts!

 

[ybre]

Finally repaired my sliding power door after the 3 power buttons (console/2nd row column/remote) wouldn't open or shut the door. I could open it with the handle from the inside or outside. Not always easily, though. Toyota replaced the Motor Assembly Slide - part number 85620-08061 $131 part cost and also 3- $2 clips to attach it to the door as they looked like they were wearing - part 90467-10161. Total cost with 2-1/2 hours labor: $433. It works like new. It's been 2 days. We'll see if it lasts!

Well, that was a lot of money for an easy DIY with a $80 part (Door Lock Actuator, part 85620-08061). Have a look at the attached pdf and this tread http://www.siennachat.com/forum/64-...oor-wont-open-interior-buttons.html#post63025

 

[jonhuynh]

I have same problem with my 2005 sienna LE on passenger side . I have been order part online cost me $120 for part plus $100 for install ( my uncle work on toyota shop)

 

[sienna 04]

I had a similar problem on my 04 Sienna LE power passenger sliding door. The door started to sag and was rubbing the paint at many points. I purchased an OE hinge and replaced it in under an hour. I didn't need to remove the door, just the one hinge. Since the hinge is unpainted, I used a spray can of black paint/primer. It matches the black pulley assembly so it doesn’t look bad. The technical service bulletin is very helpful to visualize the door assembly (TSB EL004-04)
1. Turned off the power door switch and opened the rear windows.
2. Manually opened the door about half way.
3. Removed the rear trim (rail end molding) by pulling on the forward area. The rear connection was difficult. I used a screwdriver as mentioned in the TSB, but it partially cracked the piece. It looks like it may slide up off of the rear plastic connector for my 2004.
4. Carefully examine the position of the cables for the power door mechanism (over and under), then remove the front and rear Brackets/tensioners.
5. Removed the pulley assembly bolted to the center hinge using a 10 mm wrench (2 bolts) and loosen form the hinge.
6. Blocked up to support the rear of the sliding door so it will not fall.
7. Loosened the 3 bolts (12 mm) holding the center hinge assembly.
8. Slide the center hinge back while pulling out the cables from the hole and slide the hinge off the rail.
9. Slide the new center hinge on the rail.
10. Pull the cables through the holes making sure they are in the same position.
11. Bolt the hinge on the door and unblock the door.
12. Bolt the pulley on the hinge.
13. Attach the bracket/tensioners (white in rear, black in front).
14. Adjust the door to make sure it slides well and lines up when closing door, then tighten the bolts on center hinge to the door.
15. Attach rail end molding.
16. Turn on power to the door switch.

Hope this is helpful. By the way, since I did not remove the door, it was a one-man job.

 

[kuzshekiya]

I had a problem with my cables snapping. My mechanic recommended this shop and they replaced my cables on my unit. http://bensonsautola.wordpress.com/

 

[Gdw2]

I had a similar problem on my 04 Sienna LE power passenger sliding door. The door started to sag and was rubbing the paint at many points. I purchased an OE hinge and replaced it in under an hour. I didn't need to remove the door, just the one hinge. Since the hinge is unpainted, I used a spray can of black paint/primer. It matches the black pulley assembly so it doesn’t look bad. The technical service bulletin is very helpful to visualize the door assembly (TSB EL004-04)
1. Turned off the power door switch and opened the rear windows.
2. Manually opened the door about half way.
3. Removed the rear trim (rail end molding) by pulling on the forward area. The rear connection was difficult. I used a screwdriver as mentioned in the TSB, but it partially cracked the piece. It looks like it may slide up off of the rear plastic connector for my 2004.
4. Carefully examine the position of the cables for the power door mechanism (over and under), then remove the front and rear Brackets/tensioners.
5. Removed the pulley assembly bolted to the center hinge using a 10 mm wrench (2 bolts) and loosen form the hinge.
6. Blocked up to support the rear of the sliding door so it will not fall.
7. Loosened the 3 bolts (12 mm) holding the center hinge assembly.
8. Slide the center hinge back while pulling out the cables from the hole and slide the hinge off the rail.
9. Slide the new center hinge on the rail.
10. Pull the cables through the holes making sure they are in the same position.
11. Bolt the hinge on the door and unblock the door.
12. Bolt the pulley on the hinge.
13. Attach the bracket/tensioners (white in rear, black in front).
14. Adjust the door to make sure it slides well and lines up when closing door, then tighten the bolts on center hinge to the door.
15. Attach rail end molding.
16. Turn on power to the door switch.

Hope this is helpful. By the way, since I did not remove the door, it was a one-man job.

I think I'm experiencing the same problem. But I hesitate to go out and buy the part and try it for the simple fact that our VIN # comes sequentially after the one mentioned in the Toyota Service Bulletin (5TDZA2#C#4S092228 for 2WD). Do you remember if your VIN number was before or after the one in the TSB? Also, did you order the hing by the part number in the TSB?

 

[visual_image]

Gdw2, the problem sienna 04 is having is with the "hinge" and not the cable assembly. I just replaced (4 months ago) my hinge on that door as well. My hinge was worn and had a little bit of a play on it. My symptoms were: slowed down when it got close to closing (it was due to the hinge rubbing on body due to sagging), rubbing paint off, and door would open back up because it thought there is an obstruction (due to rubbing). The door would not close on it own if I was parked on an incline. The rubbing and incline would be too much for the motor to handle. I was hesitant on ordering the hinge and replacing it myself, but I did and it fixed my sagging and rubbing problem. It only took me 30 minutes to replace.

I did compare the old hinge with the new. The only difference I could find was that the old hinge had a little bit of a wingle or play. I didn't think that was enough to cause the problem, but it was.

 

[toyotahighlander2011]

I just had this door cable assembly fixed by a Dealer for free $600, 2005 115k miles, luckily Toyota TSB extented to 120k miles or 9 years the date of first used. 1rst owner bought it in september-2004. link go get it done now link to proof http://www.mediafire.com/view/?igof53i7g7rbeog

 

[MPower M5]

Toyota just fixed our power sliding door defects on Friday and it was covered 100% by them. It took them almost 5 months to get the parts in but we're so glad it's done now. On to the door weld issue on the drivers side now!

 

[ptcgms]

How do you remove the inside panel on a power door when it will not open at all? cable has broken and the switch is off. I don't want to force it but I can't access the screws near the handle with the door closed.
ptcgms

 

[Jeff kopp]

First time poster to this forum. Have a 2006 Sienna LE .Bought new have 131,000 miles on it. Neighbor helped me change the timing belt, tensioner,idlers ,and water pump today. 6 hours total.
I also have issues with the passenger sliding door. Motor opening the door works fine but the motor that opens the door latch quit. Is there a relay perhaps or a fuse that can go bad or do I need to order the motor? Thanks,Jeff

 

[agfenton]

Assuming it's just stuck in the "locked" position and not a cable jam, you should be able to remove the smaller trim cover from the inside handle area by sliding it forward. Maybe use a small standard screwdriver to help. But it should allow you to pop it open enough to access the opening mechanism. The actuator moves a black plastic piece back and forth. With that piece moved all the way back/up (it pivots), you should be able to use the handle to open the door.

 

[salvadorf]

Some of the guys here paid a lot. I don't know why we have different warranty coverage. I went to my dealer yesterday to show my auto sliding door problem - won't work on the pushbutton, put a little force and release when it started to close. My dealer told me to fix it with no cost - coz it's still under warranty. I was amazed coz i'ts Sienna 2006, 160k already. Thanks...

 

[mecham]

First time here. Door jammed just as described above, only it was my kids were fighting to open the door forcing it to go back and forth before it completed full open and close cycles.

I could really use the TSB if you are able to share. Thank you