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2001 Toyota Sienna XLEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Power Sliding Door REINITIALIZATION Procedure
NOTE:
Following procedure should be performed if power sliding door system does not operate properly under the following conditions: battery is disconnected and reconnected, battery is discharged and recharged, or open power sliding door warning light remains on even with power sliding doors closed.
- If power sliding door system does not operate properly and open power sliding door warning light remains on even with power sliding doors closed, go to next step. If power sliding door system does not operate properly after battery is disconnected and reconnected or battery is discharged and recharged, go to step 4.
- Ensure power sliding door main switch is in OFF position. Power sliding door main switch is located on driver's side of instrument panel. See Figure. Close power sliding door by hand. Disconnect battery for one minute and then reconnect it.
- Turn on power sliding door system by placing power sliding door main switch in the ON position. Wait 5 seconds and then go to next step.
- Ensure power sliding door main switch is in ON position if not previously done. Power sliding door main switch is located on driver's side of instrument panel. See Figure. Open power sliding door by using the power sliding door control switch. Power sliding door control switch is located near center of instrument panel. See Figure.
- Wait 3 seconds after power sliding door stops at the fully open position and then close power sliding door by using power sliding door control switch on instrument panel or by using keyless entry remote transmitter.
- Wait 3 seconds after power sliding door stops at the fully closed position and then repeat steps 4 and 5 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.