Tailgate Dropped

[NewyD4D Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close NewyD4D]

G'Day all, I was wondering if anybody has come across the problem that is currently driving me nuts!! It appears as thought he rear door (tailgate) has dropped for some reason and is squeaking it's head off. I know have to drive with the radio cranking just to avoid hearing the squeak! Had it to Toyota this morning and the tech had no real idea and has suggested that the door may need to be replaced / inspected for cracking around the mounting points etc.
In the meantime I have sprayed the latch and guide with Tac2 and this is helping by lubricating the rubbers.
Has anybody else had any issues with this? I drive 220km a day and this is driving me crazy......

[Stephen77 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Stephen77]

Hi NewyD4D,

I had the same problem. Took the Workshop Foreman for a ride, he agreed there was an issue. Left it with them for the day. When I picked it up he said that the door was full of dust which they cleaned out - squeeking gone! However I have noticed that the squeeking is coming back after about 3,000km - and I haven't been on any gravel roads in the meantime...... So back to Toyota when it gets a little worse to make sure they acknowledge the problem.

Steve...

[Brentnal Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Brentnal]

Out of curiosity does your rear door "guide" show any wearing on the top part that is bolted to the body of the car?

[LeighW Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close LeighW]

I think there was a similar issue with some 120 if you wish to search for it,
something to do with the glue they use to put the door together failing
causing the door to sag requiring replacement of the door from memory.

Cheers
LeighW

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

I think there was a similar issue with some 120 if you wish to search for it,
something to do with the glue they use to put the door together failing
causing the door to sag requiring replacement of the door from memory.

Cheers
LeighW

I think this maybe the thread you are talking about Rear-door-crack

[NewyD4D Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close NewyD4D]

My guide is heavily worn also, Toyota have looked at it and have decided to replace the gas strut that locks the door in the open position as they believe this is the cause of the rattles. It is on order, I am not overly convinced but will wait and see how it goes. Have found that the odd spray of Tac2 (Adhesive Lubricant) has stopped the squeak. In regards to the 120 issue (cracking of the seam around the rear door hinge area) this is so far not an issue for me.
Hopefully the part comes in soon as I am off to Fraser Island in just under 4 weeks, so would like it to be fixed before that road trip.

[matt150 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close matt150]

My rear door lock strut has failed in less than 10,000 km. Warranty repairs scheduled on Aug 10th..

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

The 120's were only cracking on the first of them. When they bought out the 5 speed auto is when they modified the rear door......Cheers Steve

[Hubble80 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hubble80]

My guide is heavily worn also, Toyota have looked at it and have decided to replace the gas strut that locks the door in the open position as they believe this is the cause of the rattles. It is on order, I am not overly convinced but will wait and see how it goes. Have found that the odd spray of Tac2 (Adhesive Lubricant) has stopped the squeak. In regards to the 120 issue (cracking of the seam around the rear door hinge area) this is so far not an issue for me.
Hopefully the part comes in soon as I am off to Fraser Island in just under 4 weeks, so would like it to be fixed before that road trip.

A way to check this for yourself rather than days of faultfinding is to remove it and do your daily commute. If the rattle is still there it will narrow down the search for the noise anyway.

[Hubble80 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hubble80]

My guide is heavily worn also, Toyota have looked at it and have decided to replace the gas strut that locks the door in the open position as they believe this is the cause of the rattles. It is on order, I am not overly convinced but will wait and see how it goes. Have found that the odd spray of Tac2 (Adhesive Lubricant) has stopped the squeak. In regards to the 120 issue (cracking of the seam around the rear door hinge area) this is so far not an issue for me.
Hopefully the part comes in soon as I am off to Fraser Island in just under 4 weeks, so would like it to be fixed before that road trip.

A way to check this for yourself rather than days of faultfinding is to remove it and do your daily commute. If the rattle is still there it will narrow down the search for the noise anyway.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

I had a knock from mine, I adjusted the door and striker etc

I had squeaks, dry seals cause squeaks in many cars
Spray silcone spray round all the seals.
Not sure if that's your squeak, but cheap easy fix, to try....