Power lift gate concerns

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i think they learned the lesson from the tundra as it was set to be on as default. now its set to default off so people dont do what the tundra folks did with the tailgate in the garage issue

here in the tundra manual its set to be on

Do ALL 6th gen keys have the power rear door button even if it's a lower trim without that feature? If so, default OFF would make sense. On models with power rear door, they probably turn it on to one of the two custom options that unlock doors with the action.

 

[Mad Ghost]

I’ve owned automatic lift gate Toyota suvs for the last 10 years and never had one “accidentally open” into anything ever.
Don’t be such a sissy

 

[Nodak]

I’ve owned automatic lift gate Toyota suvs for the last 10 years and never had one “accidentally open” into anything ever.
Don’t be such a sissy

wow didnt know you were elected to speak for everyone.

 

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Power lift gate questions for current 6th gen Premium owners:

I have an Off-road Premium on hold to replace my 2014 5th gen. I run a 1up bike rack installed 24/7 with bikes loaded most of the time. The power lift gate creates concerns. I'm trying to figure out the best approach to prevent accidentally opening the rear door from the key fob and damaging it.

I experimented with the power lift gate settings at my local dealer with mixed results.

(1) When fully disabled, it’s insanely hard to open and close the rear door manually. How are you expected to open/close it manually when it requires so much force to override the motors? Did I miss something obvious?

(2) If I keep it enabled, it would open right into test objects and required an impact to stop. In this case, I was standing back there as if I was the bike rack. Truly surprised it doesn't take the rear parking sensor readings into account.

(3) I also tested having it only open a small amount (the setting below 1 with a little person icon next to it), but then opening and closing it manually requires too much manual torque and force.

There’s got to be a better solution. What’s everyone else doing? I'm on the verge of canceling my order if I can't figure out a practical solution for everyday use.

Maybe there's a way to disable that functionality from the key fob? Similar to how I programmed my 5th gen to open the windows from the key fob?

Thanks in advance to anyone with a 6th gen who could run some more tests or share your own experience.

I have a Hollywood Rack for my bicycles. With the bikes not on the racks the rack will fold down and the tail gate will open fine. I had a concern with the new power gate too and if there was a way to disable it. I have a Gen 3 4Runner so a power gate was never an issue. I will have to do more research. I will have to speak to the dealer when my Limited IForce Max comes in.

 

[Dphotos]

I’ve owned automatic lift gate Toyota suvs for the last 10 years and never had one “accidentally open” into anything ever.
Don’t be such a sissy

I think he is just worried about burning out the tail gate motor or damaging the tailgate itself. I had to replace the tailgate on my Gen 3 4Runner and it was very expensive. Anyone would be concerned with a new system on a new car.