Why is my trunk not closing Kia Forte?

Why is my trunk not closing Kia Forte?

If you have ever overpacked your trunk and had trouble closing it, it’s because something is interfering with the operation of your latches. This part can easily can be misaligned or even broken off if this pressure on the latches is ignored.

How do you close the trunk on a Kia Forte?

To close, lower the trunk/tailgate lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk/tailgate lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again. The trunk/tailgate lid should always be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion.

How do you unlock a Kia Forte trunk without a key?

To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull up the trunk lid release lever. To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock.

Why is the trunk release not working on my Kia Forte?

I checked and changed the fuse, not the problem. When I press the release button on the tailgate nothing happens. When I press and hold the key fob button the lights flash but the trunk doesn’t release. Door locks are all working fine.

Why does the trunk light flash but the trunk does not release?

When I press and hold the key fob button the lights flash but the trunk doesn’t release. Door locks are all working fine. I borrowed a test light and checked the actuator harness but don’t get any signal when I press either of the release buttons.

What to do if your trunk release is not working?

Pull small 2 pin plug out of housing and use electronic circuit board cleaner to spray on both sides of plug. Put plug back in socket and test that it works….should hear click. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

To close, lower the trunk/tailgate lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk/tailgate lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.

Pull small 2 pin plug out of housing and use electronic circuit board cleaner to spray on both sides of plug. Put plug back in socket and test that it works….should hear click. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

When I press and hold the key fob button the lights flash but the trunk doesn’t release. Door locks are all working fine. I borrowed a test light and checked the actuator harness but don’t get any signal when I press either of the release buttons.