Is there a way to access the trunk from the backseat?
Asked by Ivy Feb 14, 2021 at 09:17 PM about the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited FWD
Question type: General
The trunk of my car is frozen shut and i am unable
to open it, is there a way to get to the trunk from
the backseat? (the only latch i know of is literally in
the trunk so this is fun)
3 Answers
Try pouring some cold water around the trunk lid where the lid meets the body of the vehicle. This should loosen it up enough for you to open the trunk lid. Once you get it open, dry the gasket and the underside of the trunk lid where it meets the gasket. Don't use warm or hot water! If the water gets on the back window, warm or hot water will crack the glass! Hope that helps! Jim
OP here: Thanks Jim, i ended up being angry enough i used a kitchen scraper and hacked away at the 3in thick ice around the windshield to get it open. Although i did loosen it up with an isopropyl alcohol/water mix as straight water would’ve froze on contact.
You're welcome. Glad to help. Thanks for letting us know you got it open! Very glad to hear that!! Jim
