The trunk latch on my 2001 Hyundai sonata will no longer latch onto the metal hook, it either just says open or closed if I physically move it, so i can't lock my trunk. how do I fix this?
I tried seeing if the lock on the side of the latch was the problem but it was not. I don't even think it's actually doing anything anymore. The lever next to my driver's seat doesn't work either but I can tell that it works it just doesn't pull on anything.
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You will probably find you have pressed the key lock when the boot was open and the latch on the boot has closed have a look were it locates on the lock bar and see if it is open then if not try with the key unlock button.
This should work or you may need to push it open with a screw driver.
take the FOB out of your pocket and drive for a while. if it still opens, check the latch mechanism to be sure is it fully engaging. The trunk may be popping because the latch is not fully engaged.
It sounds like the latch mechanism is in the closed position, which would prevent it from catching when you close the trunk lid. Try using your key to unlock the latch, or activate the trunk opener from inside the car. If neither of those works, you may have to use a screwdriver or similar bladed tool to manually open the latch. Also, check the metal bracket that the latch catches on. It could be out of position, or could have something covering it, preventing the latch from locking onto it.
You need to realine the striker with the latch Lossen the bolts on the striker but don;t remove them the striker will move around a bit try it higher or lower its hard with the trunk because can;t see it so you have to estimate where it needs to be then lub the latch mechanisum with white greese tighten and you should be good
The same "latch" secures the trunk closed.
The key, electric relay and button operate the same latch.
IF the trunk fails to open, the "latch" is not completely releasing from the catch that secures it.
The next time that you open it, inspect the adjustment of the latch assembly. It has 2 bolts that secure it. You can loosen them and adjust the assembly to a slight more open position - so that each time you operate the latch, it releases from the catch.
Don't move the assembly too far - or the trunk will not be able to lock closed at all.
Is it stuck or just feel very heavy? If it is just feeling very heavy than the trunk struts need replacing. Your local part store might be helpful and install them for you if you purchase them there. If it feels like it is getting stuck on something the latch might need a little adjusting on the ring part. If this is the case then to adjust you usually loosen so it can move with little force but not too loose and open and shut trunk a few times and open one more time slowly and then tighten bolts being careful not to move latch. Hope this helps.
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