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Review on Dorman 901-731 Tailgate Release Switch: Perfect Compatibility with Toyota Models by Ghostnote Hankins

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Worked well on my '07 Prius sunroof release button. good for 1+ years and then started failing like my oem switch!

Overpriced but I think it's still a lot cheaper than the OEM version and fits perfectly. Note that to avoid the hassle, by removing the tailgate inner cover I was able to remove the screws holding it (I tell you it's not an easy task as they were tight and a short 90 degree Phillips screwdriver required). Pull mine out a few inches and just replace the rubber piece with this one. My derailleur was fine, just the rubber was rotted and hardened. I scraped it off my old switch, put the rubber band on this one and voila, it's easy to press again! I hope this one doesn't rot and turn my fingers black like the old one. Oh, it was used on a 2007 Toyota Prius. Updated over a year, new rubber turns my fingers black every time I press that button! 1 year is really pathetic, I thought 5+ years OEM lasted before my fingers went black was bad, 1+ year is totally unacceptable. I've now resorted to covering the rubber part with black tape, this will probably either fall off or become sticky at some point, but still better than black fingers! Upgraded sprockets from 4 to 2 due to very early issues with this replacement derailleur :(

Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Mostly good but...