Trunk release won't

2000 Sonata:
My remote trunk release no longer works. This has nothing to do
with the release lockout mechanism on the trunk lid. I pull the
handle by the driver's seat, and nothing happens -- I need to use
the key to get the trunk open.

How does this remote release work? There's nothing visible to me.
Is it electric or mechanical? I'm thinking electric on the lid
latch unit because I can't see anything mechanical on the fixed
part ("hasp?").

Richard

 

If you've got a lever on the floor, it's cable operated. If you've got a
switch on the door, it's electric with a solenoid attached to the latch.

 

| If you've got a lever on the floor, it's cable operated. If
you've got a
| switch on the door, it's electric with a solenoid attached to
the latch.
|

It's a lever on the floor.
Are there any typical failure modes -- places where the cable
breaks, etc?

Thanks.

Richard

 

I've actually never seen this cable fail on a Hyundai. Most cables break
near either end. You'll want to pull up the lever and check the latch to
make sure the cable is attached. It's also possible there's a problem
with the latch or lever.