2016 sonata hybrid limited. I had a very similar situation. Had to work on the engine, so I disconnected the battery, didn’t think it’d be an issue to close the trunk but turns out my key didn’t work. Disconnected battery and key that didn’t work, car is useless. I used your method, took up the seat bottoms, and pried the back up as far as possible, used some rebar to hit the emergency lock, all thanks to your video. So great that you posted this
Thank you. I would like to add one tip that helped me with this, since I could not find a rod to use the emergency release. I followed the video up until the last step. I took a pole, about one meter, and pushed the two seat releases that laid both seats down. I knew where they were, and went to the handbook to double check. Pushing the handle with a pole is the same as pulling it from the trunk.
Great video. On my '15 Sonata I had a flat battery and, of course, my battery pack was - in the trunk. I searched the manual and was unable to find the bit that showed there is a key entry available at the trunk. I could not see the key entry thanks to oil and dirt from an oil coating treatment. I ended up borrowing a battery pack to reactivate the electronic entry. Having watched your video, I think I will attach a rope to the seat release and run the end into the passenger area under the seat. It'll be there if I ever need it. What a terrible, short sighted design!
They do have the option to use the key. But in this case, it appears the ignition was replaced at some point and then they lost the non valet key, leaving the vehicle with only a new ignition key, and the valet key for the door locks. As for other makes and models, they are not the only ones I've come across over the years. There are plenty of others. But, in agreement, I do believe, that it's a little ridiculous that after this many years of advancements in the production of vehicles, that they do not give other access options. Thanks for watching. - Sponge
@@spongestechtips-xu1xgWe bought our 2014 Hyundai Sonata brand new, have never had the keys replaced, and they still turn the mechanism for the trunk, but it doesn't open! So, there must be something within the locking mechanism that has broken now. I thought drilling it out was going to be the only way to get in and then replace it. But now I have some hope that with a little work, I can access the trunk enough to pull the child/emergency trunk release! But, if the mechanism is broken... will it still open???
Pop the plastic from the child seat anchor in the back window look down you'll see the cable that runs to the pulls that release the seats just pull on it it should have a yellow cap like thing on it and you don't need to take out the seats
Hi Fuzzy Kitten. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. And advice on how to improve my tech tip, or maybe even another way that I may have missed, is always welcome. I'm not perfect by any measure, however, in this particular model, I did not see your recommendation as an option. I have been successful in other makes with that trick in the past. In this case, I will definitely take another look when I have an opportunity. Thanks for watching. - Sponge
Hope this helps someone... With my 2015 hyundai Sonata 2.0 with all doors locked, my trunck would still open, so anyone could just open it any given time. I had to keep the trunk lock switch in the lock position. What I've done was run my smaller seat, release to the back of the trunk, and up against the back of the smaller seat held in place with a tough command strip. So now i have easy access to let the seat down and get into the trunk to the release switch ease... I will say my key was working but didn't anymore don't know what happened there!! *thanks to this video I gained access once again.
Thank you so much! This video actually helped me with the same problem with my Kia Forte 2011. I've gone through the whole internet trying to find a way to access the locked trunk from inside, until I found this video.
@@PatMetheny1980 my pleasure. I wasn't aware of that close of similarities to the Forte. But, understandably, I can see that it would be. So glad my tech tip video helped. Make sure to hit that subscribe button for easy access to more tech tips in the future. Thanks again. - Sponge
Wow just had a customer with the exact situation on a 17. I think it's the 18's and newer they fixed this. Under the drivers rear seat where the carpet starts is a rectangle black plug with a picture of a trunk on it. Pop that off and use a tool to pull out to you, the gray cable. That will open the trunk. On this 17 my guy spent probably over an hour on it. Key also didn't work. He could drive the car. There was another video that someone removed the child safety point on the rear deck and gained access to the seat release cable. It wasn't there on ours. Another video said to wedge the drivers rear seat from the armrest to create space and insert a rod. That didn't work on our car either. We took an L on this and told him to go to the dealer. I just sent this to my employee. We are automotive locksmiths BTW. This isn't what we normally do. At this point it's more of a mechanic job. Newer Camry's also have this issue if the keys are in the trunk. When you open the door with a tool it sets the alarm off and disables the trunk release button. On the edge of the drivers door there is a little cover over a T-25 bolt. Loosen the bolt and the door lock will come loose. This is the PITA part. The lock is behind the outside handle. You pull the outside handle and un wedge the lock out. It's very tight and just as hard to get back in. Once the lock is out You insert a flat blade screwdriver where the tailpiece of the lock went and turn it. It will shut the alarm off and trick the car thinking the key turned it. It will re-enable the trunk button. Reverse the procedure to put the lock back. Obviously make sure the tailpiece goes back into the latch mechanism. Test before closing the door. :)
That's good advice. I'm sure I'll come across one of those at some point. I'll have to remember where I was advised on the procedure. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. - Sponge
I can tell you why that tab is there: The trunk button on the key fob, at least on my 2013 Sonata's, is way too sensitive and tends to open the trunk whenever I sit down with the keys in my pocket. Flipping that tab will keep your trunk secure. I do leave it unflipped most of the time, but I still recall coming out of a restaurant while on trip to find my trunk open, and people walking past (fortunately, just walking past) my camera equipment. So, in similar situations I flip the tab.
Interesting thought. I'm not sure I agree with you, that Hyundai would install this switch, to help their buyers tolerate another overlooked flaw with their vehicle. Maybe,... maybe not. Anyways, if it isn't, I commend you on utilizing the flaw, to counteract another flaw. Best case scenario, if that's an issue you have with yours, I'm sure another viewer is having the same issue, and they can now use your idea to help them out. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you take the time to subscribe. Thanks. - Sponge
Thanks for your comment. The switch in the trunk is required for the safety of any person caught in the truck. They only install it because they are required to. Adding another switch would be an expense they don't want to endure. And since it's not required, no switch. I wish it wasn't that way, but it is. It comes down to dollars and cents. Thanks for watching. I hope you'll hit that subscribe button for easy access to my helpful tech tips in the future. - Sponge
Hi. Thanks so much for watching, and commenting. Sadly, if you take it to a shop, or the dealer, they are gonna charge you an arm and a leg to go through this process. That is, even if they would want to try my tech tips process. Most likely, they will drag you through a process of having to pay to have a locksmith get involved. Maybe if you know someone that is a little handy, they could help you out. A 6 pack of cold root beer, and a watch of my tech tips video, might get it done. - Sponge
I cannot imagine that this video is a truly life saving tool, but, it sounds like it helped you greatly. And that is very rewarding for me. Make sure to subscribe. You never know when I might be able to help again in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Sponge
Hi Philip. My pleasure. This one was a lot of fun. A little frustrating, but fun. I'm surprised more people haven't run into this same problem. Hope it helped. Thanks for watching. - Sponge
I am going to find out this weekend, (or as soon as I get a new locking mechanism since ours is broke, not just the valet switch being flicked), with my Wife's 2014!
Hi Michael. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I'm more than welcoming of constructive criticism. In this particular case, I was unable to find another option to get the access I needed. Please let me and the other DIYers know what you would've done differently. Thanks. - Sponge
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2016 sonata hybrid limited. I had a very similar situation. Had to work on the engine, so I disconnected the battery, didn’t think it’d be an issue to close the trunk but turns out my key didn’t work. Disconnected battery and key that didn’t work, car is useless. I used your method, took up the seat bottoms, and pried the back up as far as possible, used some rebar to hit the emergency lock, all thanks to your video. So great that you posted this
So glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching. Please don't forget to subscribe. - Sponge
Thank you. I would like to add one tip that helped me with this, since I could not find a rod to use the emergency release. I followed the video up until the last step. I took a pole, about one meter, and pushed the two seat releases that laid both seats down. I knew where they were, and went to the handbook to double check. Pushing the handle with a pole is the same as pulling it from the trunk.
Great video. On my '15 Sonata I had a flat battery and, of course, my battery pack was - in the trunk. I searched the manual and was unable to find the bit that showed there is a key entry available at the trunk. I could not see the key entry thanks to oil and dirt from an oil coating treatment. I ended up borrowing a battery pack to reactivate the electronic entry. Having watched your video, I think I will attach a rope to the seat release and run the end into the passenger area under the seat. It'll be there if I ever need it. What a terrible, short sighted design!
WHY did Hyundai have to exclude the option to open the trunk with a key or having the seats fold down from the inside.
They do have the option to use the key. But in this case, it appears the ignition was replaced at some point and then they lost the non valet key, leaving the vehicle with only a new ignition key, and the valet key for the door locks. As for other makes and models, they are not the only ones I've come across over the years. There are plenty of others. But, in agreement, I do believe, that it's a little ridiculous that after this many years of advancements in the production of vehicles, that they do not give other access options. Thanks for watching. - Sponge
@spongestechtips-xu1xg my key did work for a week then just stopped working smh
@@spongestechtips-xu1xgWe bought our 2014 Hyundai Sonata brand new, have never had the keys replaced, and they still turn the mechanism for the trunk, but it doesn't open! So, there must be something within the locking mechanism that has broken now. I thought drilling it out was going to be the only way to get in and then replace it. But now I have some hope that with a little work, I can access the trunk enough to pull the child/emergency trunk release! But, if the mechanism is broken... will it still open???
Excellent question
I will be trying this tomorrow, but I am confident it will work. You explained it great! Thanks so much, I'll post an update after
My pleasure. I look forward to hearing if it worked for you. Hope you take the time to subscribe. - Sponge
Pop the plastic from the child seat anchor in the back window look down you'll see the cable that runs to the pulls that release the seats just pull on it it should have a yellow cap like thing on it and you don't need to take out the seats
I popped all three of the anchor plastics off and didn’t see a cable ? Which one is it supposed to be in
Hi Fuzzy Kitten. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. And advice on how to improve my tech tip, or maybe even another way that I may have missed, is always welcome. I'm not perfect by any measure, however, in this particular model, I did not see your recommendation as an option. I have been successful in other makes with that trick in the past. In this case, I will definitely take another look when I have an opportunity. Thanks for watching. - Sponge
My 2016 Elantra had the same problem. Mine has a pull lever and and not a button. I pulled the lever and press the fob at the same time. Worked
Hope this helps someone... With my 2015 hyundai Sonata 2.0 with all doors locked, my trunck would still open, so anyone could just open it any given time. I had to keep the trunk lock switch in the lock position. What I've done was run my smaller seat, release to the back of the trunk, and up against the back of the smaller seat held in place with a tough command strip. So now i have easy access to let the seat down and get into the trunk to the release switch ease...
I will say my key was working but didn't anymore don't know what happened there!!
*thanks to this video I gained access once again.
Thank you so much!
This video actually helped me with the same problem with my Kia Forte 2011.
I've gone through the whole internet trying to find a way to access the locked trunk from inside, until I found this video.
@@PatMetheny1980 my pleasure. I wasn't aware of that close of similarities to the Forte. But, understandably, I can see that it would be. So glad my tech tip video helped. Make sure to hit that subscribe button for easy access to more tech tips in the future. Thanks again. - Sponge
Thank you the same issue and it worked much appreciate.
Wow just had a customer with the exact situation on a 17. I think it's the 18's and newer they fixed this. Under the drivers rear seat where the carpet starts is a rectangle black plug with a picture of a trunk on it. Pop that off and use a tool to pull out to you, the gray cable. That will open the trunk.
On this 17 my guy spent probably over an hour on it. Key also didn't work. He could drive the car. There was another video that someone removed the child safety point on the rear deck and gained access to the seat release cable. It wasn't there on ours. Another video said to wedge the drivers rear seat from the armrest to create space and insert a rod. That didn't work on our car either. We took an L on this and told him to go to the dealer. I just sent this to my employee. We are automotive locksmiths BTW. This isn't what we normally do. At this point it's more of a mechanic job.
Newer Camry's also have this issue if the keys are in the trunk. When you open the door with a tool it sets the alarm off and disables the trunk release button. On the edge of the drivers door there is a little cover over a T-25 bolt. Loosen the bolt and the door lock will come loose. This is the PITA part. The lock is behind the outside handle. You pull the outside handle and un wedge the lock out. It's very tight and just as hard to get back in. Once the lock is out You insert a flat blade screwdriver where the tailpiece of the lock went and turn it. It will shut the alarm off and trick the car thinking the key turned it. It will re-enable the trunk button. Reverse the procedure to put the lock back. Obviously make sure the tailpiece goes back into the latch mechanism. Test before closing the door. :)
That's good advice. I'm sure I'll come across one of those at some point. I'll have to remember where I was advised on the procedure. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. - Sponge
I can tell you why that tab is there: The trunk button on the key fob, at least on my 2013 Sonata's, is way too sensitive and tends to open the trunk whenever I sit down with the keys in my pocket. Flipping that tab will keep your trunk secure. I do leave it unflipped most of the time, but I still recall coming out of a restaurant while on trip to find my trunk open, and people walking past (fortunately, just walking past) my camera equipment. So, in similar situations I flip the tab.
Interesting thought. I'm not sure I agree with you, that Hyundai would install this switch, to help their buyers tolerate another overlooked flaw with their vehicle. Maybe,... maybe not. Anyways, if it isn't, I commend you on utilizing the flaw, to counteract another flaw. Best case scenario, if that's an issue you have with yours, I'm sure another viewer is having the same issue, and they can now use your idea to help them out. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you take the time to subscribe. Thanks. - Sponge
I got the same problem my question how an emergency button os inside and not near the driver or somewhere it could be got in case of such situation
Thanks for your comment. The switch in the trunk is required for the safety of any person caught in the truck. They only install it because they are required to. Adding another switch would be an expense they don't want to endure. And since it's not required, no switch. I wish it wasn't that way, but it is. It comes down to dollars and cents. Thanks for watching. I hope you'll hit that subscribe button for easy access to my helpful tech tips in the future. - Sponge
Thank you! Just solved my problem! 😊
I have this exactly issue right now with the exact same model of car. I don’t know if I can do this myself 😢where should I take the car
Hi. Thanks so much for watching, and commenting. Sadly, if you take it to a shop, or the dealer, they are gonna charge you an arm and a leg to go through this process. That is, even if they would want to try my tech tips process. Most likely, they will drag you through a process of having to pay to have a locksmith get involved. Maybe if you know someone that is a little handy, they could help you out. A 6 pack of cold root beer, and a watch of my tech tips video, might get it done. - Sponge
Saved my life! Thank you!!!
I cannot imagine that this video is a truly life saving tool, but, it sounds like it helped you greatly. And that is very rewarding for me. Make sure to subscribe. You never know when I might be able to help again in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Sponge
Nice job thanks for the info.
Hi Philip. My pleasure. This one was a lot of fun. A little frustrating, but fun. I'm surprised more people haven't run into this same problem. Hope it helped. Thanks for watching. - Sponge
My daughter's sonata trunk will not open. So I'm going with what you demonstrated.
Please do me a favor, and let us know if it works out. Thanks again. - Sponge
Thank you sir, this worked perfectly
Hello. Does this work for a 2014?
I am going to find out this weekend, (or as soon as I get a new locking mechanism since ours is broke, not just the valet switch being flicked), with my Wife's 2014!
Great video
Thanks so much for watching. I hope you'll take the time to subscribe for quick access to more future techs tips. Thanks again for watching. - Sponge
thank you so much
My tumbler doesn't work either idk why??? Maybe it's just a thing with these vehicles... DONT BUY A HYUNDAI I WAS SO EXCITED!!! TRASH TRASH TRASH!!!
Не понимаю я Вас американцы, вы да же не знайте в чем сыла брат... 😮
yea bad video wrong way
Hi Michael. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I'm more than welcoming of constructive criticism. In this particular case, I was unable to find another option to get the access I needed. Please let me and the other DIYers know what you would've done differently. Thanks. - Sponge