We can think of a few common reasons.
Toyota sienna power sliding doors not working.
At first the door won t work properly.
Problem started intermittantly but now won t open at all.
The sliding door latch is not working see the picture of the latch unit.
This is a list of sympto read more.
When the passenger side sliding door is forced open it can then be closed using the front dash switch the passenger door switch or the fob.
I have a 2005 toyota sienna xle with dual power sliding doors.
Most common problem is the motor of the latch fails.
The door is supposed to unlatch first before it triggers the motor to pull it open.
Come along as i struggle to videotape the diagnosis and fix for a 2011 toyota sienna inoperative sliding power door which won t open even when in manual mode.
Frayed cable the cable in the side door is prone to fraying and then breaking.