Rear Door won't lock open

[mj312 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mj312]

Hi there,

PIcked up my 2004 Prado last week (private sale) and now going finding a few things not quite right...

The lever to keep the rear door open doesn't lock the door open. The door opens right up, and seems to drop into a fully open mode, but when I push the lever to "lock" it open, it doesn't budge, although I haven't forced it ... yet. Don't want the door slamming shut whilst the Misses is ferreting around in the back...

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this problem, and what tips they can throw my way.

Cheers,

Mick

[HGMonaro Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close HGMonaro]

Re: Rear Door won't lock open

Maybe it full of crap... mine was full of red dust and was having trouble clicking in to lock so I cleaned it out (sprayed liberaly with WD40 I think but there's probably a better method!) and all was well.

[mj312 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mj312]

Re: Rear Door won't lock open

I played around with the door tonight, and sorted it out. The door needs to be closed a couple of inches (from fully open) before the latch will budge. Once you have it at the right angle (88 deg rather than 90) then the latch works fine.

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

Re: Rear Door won't lock open

Must have stretched or done something cause mine locks at 90.