Indywar2

Hi,

I have a 2000 RX300 and the rear door latch sticks in the up position. When the handle/latch is squeezed it goes up and the back door/hatchback opens without any problems. When I close the rear door, it will not latch until I physically move the rear door latch down. It gets stuck up the up position. Once I move it down, the door closes as normal.

Does anyone know the cause of this? Can you recommend how to fix this?

Thanks,
Rob

salimshah

Are you saying the lever/pedal ... release mechanism does not return to normal position? There is a spring that should push it back. Some members has reported that they have found rust in the spring.

Salim

Indywar2

Hi Salim,

Yes, the rear release mechanism does not return. Is there a way to check if the spring is rusted (e.g. what to take apart to check it). If the spring is rusted, is it replaceable?

Thanks,

salimshah

I think the next step would be to open up the release and then see if something is broken/rusted/stuck. You just have to pull off the bottom cover [held by snaps] and then un-assemble the release.

You can look up for genuine parts by visiting on line store like Lexus of South Atlanta Parts.

You can search for used parts from salvage yards.

Try searching as well in this Forum for more information and photos.

Salim