Tail Gate Only Stays Open Above a Certain Temp
06-27-18, 05:56 PM
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Tail Gate Only Stays Open Above a Certain Temp
Kinda funny and strange, but why does my RX 300s tailgate only stay open above a certain ambient temperature? I believe when it gets below around 55F it simply won't stay open and closes on itself. Is the gas inside the hydraulics not expanding enough at those temps??
Really not a big issue since I live in Arizona, but just curious (since it happens sometimes during winter time).
Really not a big issue since I live in Arizona, but just curious (since it happens sometimes during winter time).
06-27-18, 06:27 PM
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Kinda funny and strange, but why does my RX 300s tailgate only stay open above a certain ambient temperature? I believe when it gets below around 55F it simply won't stay open and closes on itself. Is the gas inside the hydraulics not expanding enough at those temps??
Really not a big issue since I live in Arizona, but just curious (since it happens sometimes during winter time).
Really not a big issue since I live in Arizona, but just curious (since it happens sometimes during winter time).
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07-26-18, 11:46 AM
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Very common problem, very easy fix. Replace struts.
I also noticed on your first post TechyInAz that you have the other universal RX300 problems: drooping visors and failed door lock actuators.
Drooping visors are a cheap & easy fix: put neodymium magnets between the visor and the ceiling. I used these. I think I needed four on each visor so I had to buy a couple packs to do both side with extras left over. I tried the other fixes to try to restore proper operation first but they failed miserably so don't bother. Just get the magnets.
Door lock actuators are a cheap fix but they take some effort. It is totally worth it though! Go here and don't be intimidated because it really is not as hard as it sounds. I paid $300 to the dealer to fix the first door, and $5 for a motor to fix the second one, and $17 for an to fix the third. I'm expecting the actuator will be a lot easier than the motor.
Good luck,
Owen
I also noticed on your first post TechyInAz that you have the other universal RX300 problems: drooping visors and failed door lock actuators.
Drooping visors are a cheap & easy fix: put neodymium magnets between the visor and the ceiling. I used these. I think I needed four on each visor so I had to buy a couple packs to do both side with extras left over. I tried the other fixes to try to restore proper operation first but they failed miserably so don't bother. Just get the magnets.
Door lock actuators are a cheap fix but they take some effort. It is totally worth it though! Go here and don't be intimidated because it really is not as hard as it sounds. I paid $300 to the dealer to fix the first door, and $5 for a motor to fix the second one, and $17 for an to fix the third. I'm expecting the actuator will be a lot easier than the motor.
Good luck,
Owen
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08-10-18, 03:05 PM
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thank you everyone! I'll definitely replace the struts by this winter if i have time.
owen, going back to my door actuator problem, so how do i know if it's an actuator or a motor problem? When i press the door lock button, the door locks make their normal loud clicking noise, but they don't fully flip into either the closed or open position. I'm assuming all 4 locks have an actuator problem.
owen, going back to my door actuator problem, so how do i know if it's an actuator or a motor problem? When i press the door lock button, the door locks make their normal loud clicking noise, but they don't fully flip into either the closed or open position. I'm assuming all 4 locks have an actuator problem.
08-11-18, 04:18 AM
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TechyInAz, Salimshah moved my response into a new thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-actuator.html <- moved to this thread ... Salim
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-actuator.html <- moved to this thread ... Salim
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08-16-18, 12:29 PM
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Kinda funny and strange, but why does my RX 300s tailgate only stay open above a certain ambient temperature? I believe when it gets below around 55F it simply won't stay open and closes on itself. Is the gas inside the hydraulics not expanding enough at those temps??
Really not a big issue since I live in Arizona, but just curious (since it happens sometimes during winter time).
Really not a big issue since I live in Arizona, but just curious (since it happens sometimes during winter time).
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