Trunk release switch finally wore out

[Genesiswonderer]

Okay, so I know this is a common problem and there are probably many threads on this, but the rubber for the trunk switch on the back of my vehicle finally wore out.

The dealer wants like $200+ to fix it. So my question, can I just duck tape the part where it broke off and cracked and forget it? Will that protect everything from the elements?

Next, how hard would it be to replace myself? Also, does it put the backup camera at risk for failure having this rubber piece broken and exposure to the elements?

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Andyj]

The part costs about $40 and replacing it is not difficult, took me about an hour. You can reuse the same camera, no need to replace camera. Duct tape may work briefly but it's tacky and may get sticky.

 

[surprisinguy]

Duct tape may work

How do I know this

 

[Genesiswonderer]

The part costs about $40 and replacing it is not difficult, took me about an hour. You can reuse the same camera, no need to replace camera. Duct tape may work briefly but it's tacky and may get sticky.

Thanks for the reply. Is the backup camera at risk for failure because of this rubber being broken? Or is it well enough protected from the elements from other things? Also can you share the link to the part and also a write up or tutorial how to do it?

 

[Andyj]

The release mechanism and camera are both at risk if the rubber is missing especially in harsh weather driving.
Below is a link to one of the diy threads.

Trunk Release - Rubber torn

Does anyone know if the rubber grommet that you touch to open the trunk lid is covered under warranty or a 'wear and tear' item? Mine is torn and the car has 22K miles on it. Thanks!! it.

genesisowners.com

Here is the part on ebay for $32

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.ebay.com/p/28021130069&ved=2ahUKEwiiidSs_5qAAxUlLzQIHbc8BHwQFnoECB0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw3EW2BkN_vwMuuqNWPQPRT6

 

[ShahMoneyXL]

Just replaced mine this weekend.

I'm not particularly handy, but I would have been irked if I paid $200+ for now easy it was.

The DIY instructions are spot on and I had no issues replacing it.

 

[Genesiswonderer]

Just replaced mine this weekend.

I'm not particularly handy, but I would have been irked if I paid $200+ for now easy it was.

The DIY instructions are spot on and I had no issues replacing it.

Did you use the diy instructions in another post here or another set of instructions?

 

[Genesiswonderer]

Okay, so I know this is a common problem and there are probably many threads on this, but the rubber for the trunk switch on the back of my vehicle finally wore out.

The dealer wants like $200+ to fix it. So my question, can I just duck tape the part where it broke off and cracked and forget it? Will that protect everything from the elements?

Next, how hard would it be to replace myself? Also, does it put the backup camera at risk for failure having this rubber piece broken and exposure to the elements?

Any help is appreciated!

The release mechanism and camera are both at risk if the rubber is missing especially in harsh weather driving.
Below is a link to one of the diy threads.

Trunk Release - Rubber torn

Does anyone know if the rubber grommet that you touch to open the trunk lid is covered under warranty or a 'wear and tear' item? Mine is torn and the car has 22K miles on it. Thanks!! it.

genesisowners.com

Here is the part on ebay for $32

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.ebay.com/p/28021130069&ved=2ahUKEwiiidSs_5qAAxUlLzQIHbc8BHwQFnoECB0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw3EW2BkN_vwMuuqNWPQPRT6

The part costs about $40 and replacing it is not difficult, took me about an hour. You can reuse the same camera, no need to replace camera. Duct tape may work briefly but it's tacky and may get sticky.

Update: finally got around to replacing it. Paid a guy at work to do it (I work at a car dealership) and it took him like 25 min. I watched him for most of it. The hardest part was pushing the new part in and getting the trunk lining on and off without damaging the plastic.

Everything is good now. Sav