Trunk does not open after replacing handle on 16 Genesis Sedan

[corneliusw]

The silicone deteriorated on the trunk handle, so I order a replacement. It's as simple as disconnecting two connectors. I replaced with the new one and the trunk does not open manually (by pushing in with hand), key fob or the trunk button inside vehicle next to the steering wheel.

I have then decided to try pushing on the lock that's in the glove department. That doesn't change anything.

Any idea on how to get the replacement to work properly?

 

[Andyj]

Does the old trunk latch work? If so you may have a bad part.

 

[corneliusw]

Does the old trunk latch work? If so you may have a bad part.

I plugged the old one in, and it now does not allow the trunk to be opened by keyfob or inside vehicle either.

 

[Andyj]

Hmm, it may be a short in your wiring harness, and the rubber cover disintegration a coincidence. The rubber cover is a known maintenance issue. Look a threads related to the wiring harness since neither switch works.

 

[PGA1AB]

The silicone deteriorated on the trunk handle, so I order a replacement. It's as simple as disconnecting two connectors. I replaced with the new one and the trunk does not open manually (by pushing in with hand), key fob or the trunk button inside vehicle next to the steering wheel.

I have then decided to try pushing on the lock that's in the glove department. That doesn't change anything.

Any idea on how to get the replacement to work properly?

Don't have a solution but what is the part number and what did it cost, if I might ask.thanks Have same problem on my 2016. Thanks

 

[joegr]

Don't have a solution but what is the part number and what did it cost, if I might ask.thanks Have same problem on my 2016. Thanks

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