Key fob doesnt pop open trunk, but the light flash when you press the button. Is it only to unlock the trunk?

[Mimi305]

Key fob doesnt pop open trunk, but the light flash when you press the button. Is it only to unlock the trunk?

 

[Kia Stinger]

Key fob doesnt pop open trunk, but the light flash when you press the button. Is it only to unlock the trunk?

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[danieltoombs]

No, it’s supposed to open it. Maybe clean off the rubber bumpers where the hatch meets the body when it closes, and the little divots on the body where they meet. If gunk gets on them and solidifies, it can “glue” the hatch to the body. It has happened to me a few times. I but a little silicon lubricant on those bumpers to try to help prevent this. Your issue may have nothing to do with this, but it’s a simple potential solution and maybe worth a try.

 

[Ah GetFd]

Well. It could be several things.

Firstly it doesn't have a trunk. It is a liftgate or hatch.

There are four ways to open the hatch. Fifth if you use an axe.

There is a dedicated button for the hatch on the remote. It is the bottom of 4 buttons. There is also a button under the hatch. There is also a button below the steering wheel. There is also an approach with the smart key if fitted. Are these all working?

Anyway, it shouldn't just pop the hatch. It should automatically open and extend to the open position as set.

You aren't just pushing the vehicle unlock button are you? That does not open the hatch.

 

[Landshark]

is the car new to you? do you have the power lift gate feature? if you do, it should open and raise up. if not, it probably just unlocks ... i never tried a non-powered lift gate trunk.

 

[Mimi305]

is the car new to you? do you have the power lift gate feature? if you do, it should open and raise up. if not, it probably just unlocks ... i never tried a non-powered lift gate trunk.

Good morning yes it has a lift button on the trunk so that’s the only way to open it. Sadly it doesn’t have an inside button like the hood one or gas tank button.

 

[Mimi305]

No, it’s supposed to open it. Maybe clean off the rubber bumpers where the hatch meets the body when it closes, and the little divots on the body where they meet. If gunk gets on them and solidifies, it can “glue” the hatch to the body. It has happened to me a few times. I but a little silicon lubricant on those bumpers to try to help prevent this. Your issue may have nothing to do with this, but it’s a simple potential solution and maybe worth a try.

Thanks im gonna try that

 

[Snowwhite]

if there is no button for the hatch to the left of the steering wheel by the dash light, fuel hatch, and lane keep controls, you don't have the power liftgate.

 

[G-519784]

Look through the hatch back trunk looking for a noise when going down the road. Checked all the tire change gear all snug. Nothing at all in the back and still noise coming from around the spare

 

[Landshark]

if there is no button for the hatch to the left of the steering wheel by the dash light, fuel hatch, and lane keep controls, you don't have the power liftgate.

what i suspected.

to the OP: does your car have beefy plastic clad hatch struts like this (power lift gate)?

... or skinny ones like this (non-power lift gate)?

 

[Mimi305]

Hi, its the second one. I wonder what I can replace the opening button with on the lift

 

[Ah GetFd]

These are the differences comparing the spec sheets here between a MY18 and MY22 model top of the range Stinger GT

My22 additions to that of a MY18

274kW vs 272kW (active exhaust is responsible for the increase in kW)
Coasting mode
Electronic Control Suspension
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Forward Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (Pedestrian and Bicycle detection)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Driver Attention Alert with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (DAA+)
LED Headlights (DFM Type)
LED High Mount Rear Stop Light
LED Rear Combination Lights
LED Rear Turn Signals
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Hands Free Smart Power Tailgate*
Active Exhaust
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Heated Steering Wheel (with linked climate control)
Heated and Ventilated Seats (with linked Climate Control)
4.2 inch Instrument Cluster
Colour Head Up Display (HUD) with Digital Speedo
Interior Mood Lighting 64 colours
10.25 inch Infotainment Screen
Sounds of Nature
Quantum Logic Surround Sound
Rear Air Vents with Temperature Control
Active Hood System

 

[DonD]

Well. It could be several things.

Firstly it doesn't have a trunk. It is a liftgate or hatch.

There are four ways to open the hatch. Fifth if you use an axe.

There is a dedicated button for the hatch on the remote. It is the bottom of 4 buttons. There is also a button under the hatch. There is also a button below the steering wheel. There is also an approach with the smart key if fitted. Are these all working?

Anyway, it shouldn't just pop the hatch. It should automatically open and extend to the open position as set.

You aren't just pushing the vehicle unlock button are you? That does not open the hatch.

Well, there is no, nada, zero way to open the liftgate other than by the switch on the rear of the liftgate.

There are not 4 buttons on the key fob. There is no button under the steering wheel.

Mine is a 2022 Stinger GT1 sold in central TX by one of the megadealers. Sounds like differences may be due to your market? Do you have a GT2? Don

 

[Ah GetFd]

My23 Kia Stinger GT which is the top of the range in Australia. Take the link at bottom to view full features

Kia Stinger | SVM Kia Roseville

www.svmkiaroseville.com.au

 

[87and66]

I’ve had a GT and GT2. On the GT, the button did what yours does. On the GT2, it opens the hatch. Your car, like the GT I had, doesn’t have the power lift gate, so the button doesn’t actually open it.