Trunk will not open

HKALA

MEMBER
2018 KIA RIO
1.6L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
100,000 MILES

Trunk won't open using inside latch next to driver's seat. I may be blind, but I see no way to open it from outside. What is involved/the fix-and, would any repair shop make the fix, or must I go to a dealer? Thanks in advance.

Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 AT 2:24 PM

1 Reply

KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

More than likely there is a lock cylinder behind a badge or cover of some sort. I am not aware of any Kia's that don't have a cylinder on the truck, so we just need to find it.

Can you get a picture of the trunk, and we will make sure your vehicle matches what I am seeing in the manual.

Take a look at the diagram below. Please let us know if you can get a picture and we can go from there. Thanks

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