I bought a 2006 RX 330 on Nov 1 and like an earlier poster, mine also has a hatch that closes on its own right after it opens. It seems to do it more when it's cold outside, which supports the idea that the struts are too tight. No great urgency so I'll bring it in when I get a chance.

Are we the only two to experience this problem? Is it just in the 2006 models?

 

Does the tailgate open all the way, then close . . . or just a few inches? My 2004 did the latter a couple of times right after I got it, then no more problems. I've also had the tailgate refuse to open with the remote, but when I opened it manually and shut it, it worked fine. I know the latter situation was covered in a TSB, replacing one of the body computers - but since it only happens about once a year, I haven't worried about it.

Any ideas?

 

It opens all the way and then closes.

 

Hi,

This is my experience. If you activate the power lift gate and it can't open all the way, like it hits something, then it will automatically close again. When it does this, the beeping pattern is different than when you actually press the button and intentially have it close itself.

In your case, if it doesn't hit anything, it is possible that the limit switches need to be looked at by the dealer. In any case, have the dealer look at it. It's possible something is stuck inside.

Vincent

 

take it to the dealership sounds like something is wrong with the pinch control

 

Have same problem with 2005 RX 330: when frost on car in morning, lift gate opens all the way and then immediately starts beeping and fully closes. Dealer fixed broken wire in switch but still have problem . Dealer will be trying a second time.

 

remove snow/ice from rear door AND roof next to rear door before using auto mode

 

I have a 2008 RX350; when I open the rear lift gate it often opens almost all of the way, then beeps and starts to close. If I stop it from closing it will reverse and start to open again, then open almost all the way then auto reverse again. If I stop it a second time it disengages the automatic closer. I’m think it might be weak hydraulic cylinders. It seems to be happening more since the weather has gotten colder. It happens about 70% of the time. Thoughts & suggestions? TIA

 

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My guess is your hatch struts are shot. It can not raise it to full up (because struts are weak), hence it is not reaching the limit switch and therefore it closes it (time out).