I was facing the same prblem with my Kia. After watching your video i tried ordering the part just like you suggested. Today i received the part, and in less then 10 mins i had the switch changed. Much obliged fellow Kia owner, i owe you one!
Thank you very, very much. I’m 25 year old girl, never done something like this. Did everything according your video and it works. I was so happy and excited. Thank you good man for making this video and sharing tips :)))
Hello Sir! I just wanted to tell you a big thank you for making this video and uploading it here. Perfect instrucitons no fuzz. So easy to do! I changed mine yesterday, works like a charm! Many people save alot of money and this thanks to you. A real every-day hero! I'm just so very thankful for this. On top of it all it was a fun experience and good thing to learn so once again THANK YOU very much!!! I wish you all the best! Greetings from Scandinavia!
Thank you for this video! August 2021 in NSW Australia I just replaced the switch in my 2013 Kia Rio. So quick and easy and no doubt hundreds of dollars less than taking it to a mechanic. Thank you, thank you!
Some jerk tried to break into mine via the hatch, and only managed to destroy the switch. I was worried I'd have to take her into the body shop to fix this. You're awesome! Thank you.
Just asked my KIA dealership in London to take a look as part of my service. They quoted £204 for the job! Thanks for this video, I'll just do it myself.
Another comment here saying that I’m pretty awful at car stuff (other than the basics) but this video allowed me to fix the issue myself. Massive thank you!
Excellent video! Very easy to follow. I had the exact same problem. I temporarily removed the damaged rubber thing and just taped over it. It works but I still ordered the replacement part. It cost me 27 EUR with postage. Saved a lot of money. Thanks for posting.
Found this tutorial after the same thing happened to my switch. Got a replacement on Amazon for €16. Less than 30 minutes work and the switch works like a charm! Many thanks!!
To echo Marco's comment below, I ordered the exact same part on Amazon, waited for a warm, sunny day, then took my time to get it installed exactly as described. My hatch latch works perfectly once again. Thank so much for your video🥰. Stay well, my new favourite car guy!
Thanks, I’ve had problems opening my hatch for over a year now and just a couple of days I couldn’t open it all. I’m going to buy the switch today and can’t wait to fix it.
Thank you kindly sir. After watching this video, even I - being kinda clumsy- could figure it out!! You just saved me a 200 € garage bill!! (that was their estimate) Thanks again from The Netherlands!
Thank you so much! Your instructions were clear and gave me confidence to replace it myself. I ordered the switch on aliexpress and it took 15-20 minutes. I should have done this earlier.
I appreciate the video. I had delayed doing this thinking it might be a chore but your video convinced me otherwise. It is a quick job that anyone can do for the price of the part. I'd say 15 minutes and most people can get it done.
Great video, thanks so much. I live in Australia, ordered the part as described and worked perfectly. My daughter who hasn’t been able to open her boot for two years is so happy. The hardest thing was undoing the clip for the power.
Excellent video! Took mine apart, but didn't understand what the original part looked like. Your video explained all clearly. Thanks for putting this out!
Yep. Followed your video and just completed the repair. Way easier than I thought. Thank you very much for your video. Happy Kia Rio 5 in the tropics. 😂😂
Thanks a lot was very helpful saved me some bucks, and did it a job i could do myselvf. Furthermore the cardealer tried to tell me at first that i could only get the whole tailgate unit, that whould have costed me 3x times the prize of the switch. He did a second look after my complain about the prize and then suddenly he found the switch for me 👍😊
Excellent video! This same switch works for me or is it compatible for KIA Picanto Ion 2017? While the new switch arrives, can I rave with a traditional or switchable switch? I am checking and I see that it is a micro switch that opens and closes a circuit, it is not resistive. Thank you very much for your comment.
Thanks for this. The rubber on mine has deteriorated and I was just quoted $170 AU just to paint the part (whole assembly) plus 160 for the part plus labour. I will investigate this option.
I have jammed the latch by closing the hatch with a bag strap 8n the way. Last time I had to wreck the bag but this is a great bag. Is there any way to save it? The emergency switch doesn't release it.
Hello, Thanks for the instructions, I did everything exactly as described and everything worked very well. But recently, I am facing the following anomaly: sometimes the button does not activate the opening of the trunk immediately, only when I wait a few seconds, sometimes it does not work at all, and in other cases, when I start the engine, it activates itself and I have to get out of the car to properly close the trunk . Can you help me in this situation. It is a lottery, I don't know if I will have access to the trunk when I need it. I checked the button with a measuring device and it works flawlessly and on time. Something else is in the middle and I don't know how to proceed. The car is identical to yours, Kia Rio 2016
my car the rear hatch door unlocks with the door key usually , a couple days ago it quit working , will this fix the rear hatch door unlocking issue ? locks fine just does not unlock with key or hatch button. Thank you in advance for your help,frank
The part that you share from Amazon is not the same as what came off my Rio. The one from Amazon only has one power connector when it requires two. I have a 2013 Rio EX.
Mr HardlineTheGeek, I'm like you, having a 2013 Rio EX and ther equired part, as you said, is different in the video than when I open up for change. Did you find the right piece to change it ? And if so, what was the exact piece and where did you find it ? Many Thanks, Robert
We live in times when car manufacturers require you to use authorized service, even for battery replacement. Of course, they charge a lot for it. And here you go. 15 minutes and hatch release switch for pennies.
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I was facing the same prblem with my Kia. After watching your video i tried ordering the part just like you suggested. Today i received the part, and in less then 10 mins i had the switch changed. Much obliged fellow Kia owner, i owe you one!
Thanks. Another lock sorted for the price of the part. I appreciate every one who puts up videos like this.
Thank you very, very much. I’m 25 year old girl, never done something like this. Did everything according your video and it works. I was so happy and excited. Thank you good man for making this video and sharing tips :)))
I ordered the part for $4.5 from aliexpress and replaced it within 10 minutes after watching your helpful video. Works perfectly. Many thanks!
Hello Sir! I just wanted to tell you a big thank you for making this video and uploading it here. Perfect instrucitons no fuzz. So easy to do! I changed mine yesterday, works like a charm! Many people save alot of money and this thanks to you. A real every-day hero! I'm just so very thankful for this. On top of it all it was a fun experience and good thing to learn so once again THANK YOU very much!!! I wish you all the best! Greetings from Scandinavia!
Thank you for this video! August 2021 in NSW Australia I just replaced the switch in my 2013 Kia Rio. So quick and easy and no doubt hundreds of dollars less than taking it to a mechanic. Thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much for your video May 2023 in NSW Australia. Just replaced by release switch, super quick and easy.
Just completed the repair on my 2014 Rio. Thanks for the video!
Some jerk tried to break into mine via the hatch, and only managed to destroy the switch. I was worried I'd have to take her into the body shop to fix this. You're awesome! Thank you.
Thank you! I fixed this issue in under 30 minutes with no kind of prior “car knowledge” and only $40 for the new switch:) You’re a life saver!
Just asked my KIA dealership in London to take a look as part of my service. They quoted £204 for the job! Thanks for this video, I'll just do it myself.
Simple and straightforward fix, thanks to this video, I spent 1/4 of what I was quoted for.
Another comment here saying that I’m pretty awful at car stuff (other than the basics) but this video allowed me to fix the issue myself. Massive thank you!
Many thanks for the UK, saved me a packet from the dealership who wanted £200, I fixed it for £10 thanks to your video.
Happy to hear it saved you $$
Hey! I'm from the UK. Where did you get your replacement part from?
The official dealer are rip off. Parts and even labour. They can do one and then some.
Great job mate! I changed my sensor straight away after your video!! Thanks
This video worked perfectly for me! I wish all car maintenance was this easy and smooth lol
Excellent video! Very easy to follow. I had the exact same problem. I temporarily removed the damaged rubber thing and just taped over it. It works but I still ordered the replacement part. It cost me 27 EUR with postage. Saved a lot of money. Thanks for posting.
Found this tutorial after the same thing happened to my switch. Got a replacement on Amazon for €16. Less than 30 minutes work and the switch works like a charm!
Many thanks!!
Thank you for this video. What a tremendous help. Btw the dealership was going to charge me $321.00 to fix it.
Steve
Just did mine following your instructions. Thank you for this video. Very helpful.
To echo Marco's comment below, I ordered the exact same part on Amazon, waited for a warm, sunny day, then took my time to get it installed exactly as described. My hatch latch works perfectly once again. Thank so much for your video🥰. Stay well, my new favourite car guy!
Thanks, I’ve had problems opening my hatch for over a year now and just a couple of days I couldn’t open it all. I’m going to buy the switch today and can’t wait to fix it.
Thank you kindly sir. After watching this video, even I - being kinda clumsy- could figure it out!! You just saved me a 200 € garage bill!! (that was their estimate) Thanks again from The Netherlands!
Perfect instructions, saved me a trip to the garage, thank you 😀
Thanks! My daughter got herself a used 2015 Rio, and the hatch release switch just broke. I'll use your instructions to fix it ourselves!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this video. I followed your instructions and did the replacement myself. Gracias amigo.
Thank you so much! Your instructions were clear and gave me confidence to replace it myself. I ordered the switch on aliexpress and it took 15-20 minutes. I should have done this earlier.
Fantastic straightforward video that worked perfectly. Many thanks 👍
I appreciate the video. I had delayed doing this thinking it might be a chore but your video convinced me otherwise. It is a quick job that anyone can do for the price of the part. I'd say 15 minutes and most people can get it done.
Great video, thanks so much. I live in Australia, ordered the part as described and worked perfectly. My daughter who hasn’t been able to open her boot for two years is so happy. The hardest thing was undoing the clip for the power.
Thanks for the help, followed the video and was able to fix at low cost, saved me a few dollars and I am able to open my hatch again.
Greetings from the Uk thanks for uploading this my friend made it a quick and easy job
Excellent video! Took mine apart, but didn't understand what the original part looked like. Your video explained all clearly. Thanks for putting this out!
Thanks for the video. I just changed out the switch on mine and your video made it a painless task 👍
Thank You Sir,
Happy my switch didn’t broke
It was just pushed in. Your video helped me.
thank you, same thing happened to my kia. this looks easy because of your video, appreciate it.
Thanks for the video! Followed your suggestion to purchase the part and was done in 15 minutes. Thanks!
Thanks for posting! I just did this on my '13 Rio and your vid helped a ton.
Thanks from the UK - just replaced the release on my son's Kia Rio with a part from eBay.
Yep. Followed your video and just completed the repair. Way easier than I thought. Thank you very much for your video. Happy Kia Rio 5 in the tropics. 😂😂
Thanks a lot was very helpful saved me some bucks, and did it a job i could do myselvf. Furthermore the cardealer tried to tell me at first that i could only get the whole tailgate unit, that whould have costed me 3x times the prize of the switch. He did a second look after my complain about the prize and then suddenly he found the switch for me 👍😊
Amazing thank you. £10 for the part on Amazon, £10 rachet... job done 😊 been putting up with popping the boot from the inside for ages.
Thank you
Excellent video on how to replace your hatch release switch. Well done! Amazon switch only. $13.99.
Excellent video. Made the job so easy.
Excellent video! This same switch works for me or is it compatible for KIA Picanto Ion 2017?
While the new switch arrives, can I rave with a traditional or switchable switch? I am checking and I see that it is a micro switch that opens and closes a circuit, it is not resistive.
Thank you very much for your comment.
Thank you very much for video. It save me 100 pounds. Part costs 31 pound with delivery . Garage price for replacement 127 pounds.
Very helpful video
Thank you
I found a replacement part on Amazon for $15 canadian
It works well for now but it was an easy install
Many thanks for posting this video. I'm no good at DIY but did this without any problems.
So easy and straight forward thanks!
Thank you from Italy! 😘
Right on. Bought that exact car today & it needs that switch replaced.
Thanks for a very helpful and step by step way. Took be 20 mins and good as new!
Thanks for this. The rubber on mine has deteriorated and I was just quoted $170 AU just to paint the part (whole assembly) plus 160 for the part plus labour. I will investigate this option.
Thanks. I didn’t know where to start. Much appreciated
Thanks Exactly what i was looking for
Thank you so much for this video! I followed your instructions exactly and it was very quick and easy money saving fix! You rock man!
I have jammed the latch by closing the hatch with a bag strap 8n the way. Last time I had to wreck the bag but this is a great bag. Is there any way to save it? The emergency switch doesn't release it.
Hello,
Thanks for the instructions, I did everything exactly as described and everything worked very well.
But recently, I am facing the following anomaly: sometimes the button does not activate the opening of the trunk immediately, only when I wait a few seconds, sometimes it does not work at all, and in other cases, when I start the engine, it activates itself and I have to get out of the car to properly close the trunk .
Can you help me in this situation. It is
a lottery, I don't know if I will have access to the trunk when I need it.
I checked the button with a measuring device and it works flawlessly and on time. Something else is in the middle and I don't know how to proceed.
The car is identical to yours, Kia Rio 2016
Thank you so much for making this video! I was able to switch out no problem
Thanks for this. Worked perfect and saved a lot of money
Thank you so much for this video! I like to do things myself and I need to get a socket set so I can finish the replacement.
Thanks You sr!! What reference is the module? I could not find it, my Kia car has problem in the swicht.
I thank you sir, de Puerto Rico saludos
Many Thanks From Reno, Nevada
Hey, great video. Very clear and helped me to do the same procedure in my 2015 Kia Rio. Thanks
I have a 2013 red EX hatchback, too. The driver's side door latch is starting to wear out and needs to be replaced. Could you do a video on that?
Thanks 🙏 you just saved me some money 👍
my car the rear hatch door unlocks with the door key usually , a couple days ago it quit working , will this fix the rear hatch door unlocking issue ? locks fine just does not unlock with key or hatch button. Thank you in advance for your help,frank
This was perfect thank you! Only issue I’m having is my key fob won’t open the trunk now. Has anyone run into this issue?
I have a question. My car is key less entry does this new switch work with my key still or do i have to get reprogrammed ?
Thank you, where is the link ?
Thanks so much. Just replaced my switch🙂
Thanks for the video. I just had this problem.
Thanks for this video. any chance you know if that dorman part would also fit a kia forte 2013?
I would suggest looking up your specific model of vehicle Camille to verify.
How does this work with a key FOB?
Thank you for your great video. You safed me so round about 200€ 👍
Cheers for this video!
Thanks, just what I needed to see.👏
Would this part fit the 2014 Rio as well?
The part that you share from Amazon is not the same as what came off my Rio. The one from Amazon only has one power connector when it requires two. I have a 2013 Rio EX.
Mr HardlineTheGeek, I'm like you, having a 2013 Rio EX and ther equired part, as you said, is different in the video than when I open up for change. Did you find the right piece to change it ? And if so, what was the exact piece and where did you find it ? Many Thanks, Robert
Hi, please tell me the name of the button
Its the same for the 2018 Kia Rio ???
Thank you for the video.. but I’m struggling to get a release switch for my Kia Rio 2017 in South Africa 🇿🇦😢
Will this work on a 2014 Kira Rio?
Is there a way to fix this if I can't open the trunk. The emergency release doesn't work because the latch isn't attached inside.
Thanks you very much, my Kia Rio has the same problem.
Thank you very much, only like £12 on eBay and a socket set with extension
Do u have the link for the one u purchased thanks
Thanks for the help!!!!
Thanks from Spain
I’ve got the same problem, thank you boss!
Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this!!! 😃👍
Excellent video and thank you for sharing really helpful I fix my car cheap thanks to you .
thanks for the video! 😊🚗
Not compatible with a 2015? Amazon says it won’t fit my car
Great video! Good job!
Appreciate your video sir!
Thanks ❤
Thank u, it worked for me ❤
We live in times when car manufacturers require you to use authorized service, even for battery replacement. Of course, they charge a lot for it. And here you go. 15 minutes and hatch release switch for pennies.