2008 Rx350 - Lost Power To Hatchback....

[Pete P]

I cannot open my hatchback unless I do it manually. The remote and the button by the steering wheel will not work either. Also, once it is opened manually, i cannot not close it by pushing the button under the hatchback door or by using the remote. I have to close it manually. Could it be a fuse? If so, does anyone know where that fuse is located?

Thanks

Pete

[pauljcl]

I cannot open my hatchback unless I do it manually. The remote and the button by the steering wheel will not work either. Also, once it is opened manually, i cannot not close it by pushing the button under the hatchback door or by using the remote. I have to close it manually. Could it be a fuse? If so, does anyone know where that fuse is located?

Thanks

Pete

The reply probably is in the manual, which you can access on line after registering at Lexus.com if you wish to do so. I would note that there is a button (was it in the glove-box?) which prevents the rear hatch from power operation. You should check if it has been pressed or set accidentally. Good luck!

[Pete P]

I cannot open my hatchback unless I do it manually. The remote and the button by the steering wheel will not work either. Also, once it is opened manually, i cannot not close it by pushing the button under the hatchback door or by using the remote. I have to close it manually. Could it be a fuse? If so, does anyone know where that fuse is located?

Thanks

Pete

The reply probably is in the manual, which you can access on line after registering at Lexus.com if you wish to do so. I would note that there is a button (was it in the glove-box?) which prevents the rear hatch from power operation. You should check if it has been pressed or set accidentally. Good luck!

Wow you know what? I changed the cabin filter yesterday and I remember that button. I remember thinking "hmmm what is this button for? let me press it to find out" I pressed it a bunch of times. That must be the problem.

Thanks! I was ready to take it to the dealer and pay them 1 million dollars to push the button for me. I will go check it now

[pauljcl]

I cannot open my hatchback unless I do it manually. The remote and the button by the steering wheel will not work either. Also, once it is opened manually, i cannot not close it by pushing the button under the hatchback door or by using the remote. I have to close it manually. Could it be a fuse? If so, does anyone know where that fuse is located?

Thanks

Pete

The reply probably is in the manual, which you can access on line after registering at Lexus.com if you wish to do so. I would note that there is a button (was it in the glove-box?) which prevents the rear hatch from power operation. You should check if it has been pressed or set accidentally. Good luck!

Wow you know what? I changed the cabin filter yesterday and I remember that button. I remember thinking "hmmm what is this button for? let me press it to find out" I pressed it a bunch of times. That must be the problem.

Thanks! I was ready to take it to the dealer and pay them 1 million dollars to push the button for me. I will go check it now

Well, that would be a neat solution! Let me know!

[olsonjl]

I cannot open my hatchback unless I do it manually. The remote and the button by the steering wheel will not work either. Also, once it is opened manually, i cannot not close it by pushing the button under the hatchback door or by using the remote. I have to close it manually. Could it be a fuse? If so, does anyone know where that fuse is located?

Thanks

Pete

The reply probably is in the manual, which you can access on line after registering at Lexus.com if you wish to do so. I would note that there is a button (was it in the glove-box?) which prevents the rear hatch from power operation. You should check if it has been pressed or set accidentally. Good luck!

Wow you know what? I changed the cabin filter yesterday and I remember that button. I remember thinking "hmmm what is this button for? let me press it to find out" I pressed it a bunch of times. That must be the problem.

Thanks! I was ready to take it to the dealer and pay them 1 million dollars to push the button for me. I will go check it now

Well, that would be a neat solution! Let me know!

You guys are genuses. I had the same problem. The hatchback didn'nt open automatically anymore, I had to do it manually. After reading your post I opened up the glove box on sure enough on the left hand side (not in the glove box but just to the left) there is a botton. I pushed it and the hatchback power door works now. Thanks for the help.

[lemon]

An easy fix for both of you, but I have to wonder - doesn't anyone own/read their owner's manuals?

[lemon]

Wow you know what? I changed the cabin filter yesterday and I remember that button. I remember thinking "hmmm what is this button for? let me press it to find out" I pressed it a bunch of times. That must be the problem.

Thanks! I was ready to take it to the dealer and pay them 1 million dollars to push the button for me. I will go check it now

My God, man!!! What if that was the self destruct and/or the passenger seat ejection button?

Kudos on changing your cabin filter though - a lot of people probably don't even know it's there and needs to be changed.