Rx350 tailgate
12-22-18, 12:17 PM
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Rx350 tailgate
Mom has an 08 and asked for help. The inside button triggers the lift gate fine, the fob also starts the automatic lift/close. When you attempt to lift it by hand in the back you have to open it all the way up by hand. Hard for her to do it herself. Any advice on how to make it lift automatically from the back using the button on the lift Gate?
12-22-18, 12:59 PM
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Mom has an 08 and asked for help. The inside button triggers the lift gate fine, the fob also starts the automatic lift/close. When you attempt to lift it by hand in the back you have to open it all the way up by hand. Hard for her to do it herself. Any advice on how to make it lift automatically from the back using the button on the lift Gate?
12-22-18, 02:59 PM
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What mnewxcv is true, but maybe the gas struts on the gate are wearing out. Lifting the tail gate manually is somewhat heavy, but if the struts are almost worn out, it feels heavier.
When the gas struts are fully worn out, the tail gate might not open by itself and when it is open, it may not stay open.
When the gas struts are fully worn out, the tail gate might not open by itself and when it is open, it may not stay open.
12-22-18, 04:53 PM
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I did just notice this line in the rx400h and rx350 owners manuals:
Power back door: Assistance of opening with door opener: OFF ON
This is a Lexus customization feature which the dealer can change, for a fee. I am not entirely sure what that does, if it uses power to raise the tailgate when you manually unlatch it or not. However, I do have the techstream software to change that setting and can try it tomorrow and report back if you like.
Power back door: Assistance of opening with door opener: OFF ON
This is a Lexus customization feature which the dealer can change, for a fee. I am not entirely sure what that does, if it uses power to raise the tailgate when you manually unlatch it or not. However, I do have the techstream software to change that setting and can try it tomorrow and report back if you like.
12-23-18, 07:51 AM
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Mom has an 08 and asked for help. The inside button triggers the lift gate fine, the fob also starts the automatic lift/close. When you attempt to lift it by hand in the back you have to open it all the way up by hand. Hard for her to do it herself. Any advice on how to make it lift automatically from the back using the button on the lift Gate?
12-26-18, 05:56 AM
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I went ahead and tested the setting with techstream (lexus dealer customizable feature) and be switching power back door assistance from OFF to ON, the power door opens when you press the button above the plate. If your vehicle has always been serviced at the lexus dealership, they may change this for you for free with your next service. However, it is not uncommon for them to charge a fee for changing these settings. Speak with your service adviser.
12-26-18, 06:41 AM
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