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3rd Gen No power to right rear door?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Zombie Inferno, Jun 23, 2024.

  1. Jun 23, 2024 at 7:56 AM
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    Zombie Inferno

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    I lost power to the right rear door? My fuses are fine, not sure which one it is so I checked all of them. Both fuse boxes were checked? I have to manually lock it or it will stay open , the key fob does not operate correctly ,I think its because it recognizes that not all doors are locking? I know it going to be electrical but not sure where to hunt for it? Thanks for any direction. in the meantime the window and the door stay locked and closed.
     
  2. Jun 23, 2024 at 8:16 AM
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    no window, or lock? the culprit is in the harness to the door. either pinched, or unplugged/loose in the b-pillar.

    but the fob is also dumb, in that it doesn't know or care which doors are working, it only sends the signal to lock or unlock the doors. there is no feedback to whether the command worked or didn't.

    key point here is that to assemble any vehicle on the line, they fix the doors loosely on it before paint, make sure everything lines up, paint it, then take the doors off, and they run down a parallel line to the body where they're built independently. they only come back together near the end of the process, where they're finally fixed into place, and the connectors are all inserted.

    because it was a separate assembly, pulling the b-pillar cover is the first step to make sure the connector is all the way inserted.

    after that, pulling the door panel and ohming out the wires from inside-door connectors to the b-pillar connector would be the next step, and most likely there's breakages in the hinge area in the wiring.
     
  3. Jun 23, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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    Thank you for all that info, This should keep me busy! I think I have a harness unplugged in the dash area, I had my evaporator core replaced, that's why I think something came unplugged in the dash area. I called the local dealership for suggestions, they placed me on hold for a while , then their stated they were sorry and best answer was to google it what the f.....! or bring it in..lol.....
     
  4. Jun 23, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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    that definitely changes things-- previous work is always a good place to start for any issues that suddenly appear.
     
  5. Jun 23, 2024 at 11:31 PM
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    Thank you SoundMan98 for your time, I completed your trouble shooting instructions, found no issues. now I'm going fishing under the dash , have no clue which direction to start. Thanks again.
     
  6. Jun 24, 2024 at 6:23 AM
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    Just to be clear you have no door lock or window operation on that door?

    Also do you have auto up/down on both front windows or auto down on only the driver's front window?
     
  7. Jun 24, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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    Did the dealership replace your Evap? (they dont diagnose things over the phone.... they gotta charge you for 1hour of time)
    when was your evap core replaced?
    when did you notice your door power was lost?

    if it was me, I would start with your driver side door and see whats getting power to the controls. If its getting power there then track it to the door.... if its not getting power there then track it to the dash
     
  8. Jun 24, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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    Just glanced at some wiring diagrams and connector locations, based on you saying it had an evaporator put in it and the right rear door being inop I think I'd check the IL3 Connector behind the right kick panel first.
     

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  9. Jun 25, 2024 at 3:08 AM
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    DM93,you are correct no power at all to the right rear door, Yet I do have perfect operations to the other three doors. Yes Sir Skip I figured they wanted more money again! Well, you guys giving me directions, I see clearer on what path I need to take, taking a step back for this and with you guys info, I think I see a road to the light...lol! Oh and Skip to answer your question, when I picked up my Taco from the dealership I checked all operations and going on three months later this happens? I'm still harassing them to see if they can check it out without any cost, FREE!
    :fingerscrossed:, well thank you Fellas I gots some wire fishing to do....
     
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  10. Jun 25, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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    Check that connector I mentioned above, if that's good then I need to know which power window setup you have so I can be looking at the appropriate wiring diagrams.
     
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  11. Jun 25, 2024 at 9:13 AM
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    Roger That DM93! Too dam hot and smoking humidity, got some some stuff to do in town, then I'm gonna see if I can't work on the Taco in the evening OR try to get it in the house (A/C) NOT! I'll get back with you when I get to digging,Thanks.
     
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  12. Jul 23, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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    thank all of you guys on directions to fixing my loss power to my right rear door! I chased down the wiring harness , from a wiring diagram you all showed me , I found a pinched wired ! what a miracle for me thanks to you all. it works!!!! Sorry I have been busy and have not been able to thank you all sooner!!! Now get ready for SOUTH PADRE PARTY!!!
     
  13. Mar 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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    I had a similar issue in the right rear door. My problem ended up being a pooched door sensor (the toggle that the door pushes in to detect it being closed. Was thankfully a relatively cheap part replacement in the parts department and was able to replace myself.
     
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