[Surferdude]

I happen to like Toyotas

Anyone can do that steve.
Toy car 

[Dazzler]

I happen to like Toyotas

Just as an aside there is a Tassie Toyota site called ToyTas.com.au .. quite clever play on words 

[Shambles]

Anyone can do that steve.
Toyota 

Absol UTE ly

[THE i30]

I think my new GD CRDi might have this problem as some times my cruise control won't resume then after I touch the brakes and try again it does.

Be aware that you need to have pushed the brake (actuated the switch) at least once before the CC will set. If you start off on the flat and found it unnecessary to touch the brake the CC won't work by (perhaps unfortunate) design. It's a safety thing to ensure the brake can turn off CC in a runaway condition I guess. Think Toyota. 

What the? That is supposed to say T0Y0TA!!

[THE i30]

That would explain it thanks for that.

[beerman]

Just stumbled across this article on a brake light issue with a number of models

THE brake lights on thousands of new Hyundais have been found to be faulty and owners are risking $200 fines - but the company is refusing to issue a recall because it says it's not a safety hazard as the brakes still work.

http://www.news.com.au/national/hyundai-brake-lights-out-but-nobodys-issuing-recall/story-fndo4eg9-1226539646512

So do they not work at all or is there a delay?

I had the warning light come on but the lights were working. When I got back into the car and restarted it, the light was off. I did a test and noted that once every 10 or so times there was a slight delay in the lights coming on (but no warning light).

[Lester]

Australian Road Rules, require all equipment to be working on a vehicle, including brake lights.   Vehicles can be given a defect notice and put off the road for 'defective brake lights.'  Potential for rear end collisions.

So does anybody know how many Hyundais are affected?  I better go check miy i30 right now.

This is slack by Hyundai, should be a recall.

[beerman]

Called Hyundai, mine is booked in at 2pm for replacement.

If the fault is like mine, it doesn't just happen, it is an occasional traction control warning light, and if you then check the lights closely an occasional delay in the brake lights coming on. Nothing that will even be noticed by the law.

I also note a general lack of reports of this nature on the forum, so either we have all been lucky, people aren't as annoyed about it as say the few auto trannies on the diesel, people haven't noticed or perhaps it is a very minor issue on the I30?

Perhaps this thread will bring the issue out?

[Surferdude]

Seems the plot thickens.
I have to question the reporting though which suggests all vehicles have already been affected.
http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/hyundais-sister-company-kia-investigating-faulty-brake-light-part/story-fnda1bsz-1226541348271?from=igoogle+gadget+compact+news_rss

[Dazzler]

A bit disappointing innit 

[Lester]

Australian Road Rules, require all equipment to be working on a vehicle, including brake lights.   Vehicles can be given a defect notice and put off the road for 'defective brake lights.'  Potential for rear end collisions.

So does anybody know how many Hyundais are affected?  I better go check miy i30 right now.

This is slack by Hyundai, should be a recall.

My brake lights working ok, but will monitor them.

[dean086]

I just had mine replaced last week. 2011 i30 Diesel. It was driving me crazy over christmas. Traction control light would stay on, when the light was on i had no brake lights. It was random. sometimes the ESP light came on every time i started the car, then i would go for days with out the problem. When i went in there was another customer picking up his i30 with the same problem.

[Dazzler]

I just had mine replaced last week. 2011 i30 Diesel. It was driving me crazy over christmas. Traction control light would stay on, when the light was on i had no brake lights. It was random. sometimes the ESP light came on every time i started the car, then i would go for days with out the problem. When i went in there was another customer picking up his i30 with the same problem.

Sounds very annoying ... hope it doesn't reoccur for you 

[Just Rick]

I think my new GD CRDi might have this problem as some times my cruise control won't resume then after I touch the brakes and try again it does.

Thats not only a GD problem I have had it with Bruce ever since we had him,every time I have him serviced I mention the on going problem,they have adjusted brake switch settings as this is how the cruise works or one of it's functions,every time now they just say there is no problem at all because they can't find it in their computer.

Also with Cyril I have an ongoing intermitant problem with the ESP light coming on and not going out until I stop and restart the engine,this issue is tied in with the break switch as well,I had a freind who had the same problem,the very first Hyundai dealer he went to fixed the issue with replacing the switch  and the wiring loom to the switch,this dealer was well aware of the problem with the switch break lights and ESP light he only fixes them when PPL bring their cars in(not at service as a recall only when PPL complain out the issues)this has been his instruction from Hyundai itself.
though they may be good driving cars,economicl and reasonablt reliable,Hyundai's after market support is much to be lacking,along with the companies honesty.
Though Bruce and Cyril will see us out,if I were to ever get another brand new car, It wouldn't be a Hyundai,for the very reason of their extremely poor after market service and well known and documented recalls system(only doing the needed repairs when PPL,continually complain of a problem)I have sent Hyundai a letter too this affect an guess what as usual, no reply,but they are fairly regular at sending me promotional letters to get me to recommend their product,which I do, but hey I give everyone the bad points first then say it's up to them if they wish to proceed.

[Dazzler]

Rick, you are a real straight shooter.. I respect you a lot for that 

This is OT but with reference to Rick's post I'm about to ask for the 3rd time about the steering column UJ clonk with my 60k service and this time I'm pushing it! Last year of warranty.

FFS it's an obvious fault and all I get is: "They all do it".

Washer motor/pump stuffed also but altogether a virtually fault free car.

[Just Rick]

Pip

60 thousand K is nothing,as far as I'm concern at such low K's you shouldn't have any rattles or clunks in you car,unless you been doing some gutter jumping on continually on corrigated roads,we're not far under that with both Bruce and Cyril,they got no rattles or clunks yet,Cyril did have a bit of a rattle,but that was my bunch of Keys I found,swinging in the ignition.
Rick

[Just Rick]

Rick, you are a real straight shooter.. I respect you a lot for that 

No good sugar coating things,call a spade a spade and if I don't like Ya beleive me I'll tell Ya.
Rick

No good sugar coating things,call a spade a spade and if I don't like Ya beleive me I'll tell Ya.
Rick

Really? Would never have guessed! BTW you spelt believe wrong.  

[Just Rick]

Pip yes I did see that after I posted it,couldn't be buggered editing it

[Shambles]

BTW you spelt believe wrong.  

Pip yes I did see that after I posted it,couldn't be buggered editing it

"I" before "E" except after "D" or "L", eh Rick




(that was in reference to your newly edited sig )

[Surferdude]

No good sugar coating things,call a spade a spade and if I don't like Ya beleive me I'll tell Ya.
Rick

Really? Would never have guessed! BTW you spelt believe wrong.  

You mean he spelt believe wrongLY. 

[Doggie 1]

I thought it was I before E except after C. 

[Just Rick]

db08 you got it,but my fingers work faster than my head, thus all the typo's

[Shambles]

I thought it was I before E except after C. 

Yeah, like neighbour, weigh, sleigh, height

[Doggie 1]

I thought it was I before E except after C. 

Yeah, like neighbour, weigh, sleigh, height

There are exceptions to every rule. 

[Shambles]

There are exceptions to every rule. 

I beleive you

[Doggie 1]

There are exceptions to every rule. 

I beleive you

I didn't concieve that you wouldn't. 

[Lune]

On my 3rd brake light switch replacement now at 120,xxx kms, would be annoyed if it wasnt so painless getting it replaced.
The last time it was replaced the person i spoke with said there was a bad batch and they've changed suppliers, whether that's true or not is another matter, but this ones lasted longer than the others so far

[Surferdude]

I checked yesterday when the ESP light came on. My brake lights still work.