Trunk won't stay shut or lock

if the car is shut off, all doors are closed and you're outside of it and hit the lock button on the fob, does that long, annoying beep go off? Is it possible that something is near the thing that the lock locks down on? Anything interfering with the trunk door anywhere?

 

Hi Haley, just went out and tried the hatch release with it open. The black button is a switch that activates a solenoid to release the hatch. You should hear a thump where the latch enters the deck as you push the button. If not, perhaps a senior member can steer you toward a fuse. And, take a flashlight and see if anything was shoved in the latch hole, paper, coin, it doesn't take much to jam the mechanism. Good luck, Jerry

 

If you would, open the hatch and press the open handle, just to let it activate without the wire loop in the latch.
Sounds like the switch that signals a locked hatch may need adjusted or the latch needs adjusted. I'll take another look at mine. Jerry

 

Just pulled the plastic cover off the latch...3 bolts hold the mechanism in place and are used to adjust the latch.
I don't suggest adusting it unless you have someone who is familiar with the adjustment of trunk and hatch mechanisms.
Should be an easy fix at the dealer. Jerry

 

Based on what's been posted so far, it appears that you have a loose or broken part in the trunk latching mechanism. Take it to your dealer ASAP. It surely is covered by the warranty.

 

I suggest that you ensure the hatch light is off, so that you don't run down the 12V auxiliary battery.

 

I had the same problem on my 2011. I would close/slam the hatchback and it would not "catch". Solution: I removed the plastic cover and plastic covering piece that protect the latching mechanism. I then used a 10mm socket wrench to remove the 3 bolts holding the latch to the frame. Turning it over it was obvious that there was a 1/8th inch diameter piece of gravel preventing the mechanism from latching.
Removed with needle nosed pliers. Three 10mm bolts reinstalled to hold the latch. Reinstall two pieces of plastic trim. Good as new!

 

well done!

 

thank you! Had the same issue, took the actuator out and found a lil pebble in the way. Took the pebble out and re installed everything. Now it works just fine again. Saved me so much money and time!