Hi all,
Hoping for any advice or info that may be out there.
I own a 2013 i30 Premium, I have had the car for 2.5 years and had virtually no issues up until a year or so ago.
One morning I could not start the engine, when in the car with key fob the ignition would light up acknowledging that the fob was there, but when pressing the ignition button, nothing would happen (foot was on brake).
My dad (ex-mechanic) came home from work and had a fiddle. He was able to get the car started, by pressing the shift lock button and then pulling back on the gear which instantly started the engine (without pressing ignition button).
This happened a few more times but was always able to get started by doing the same as he had. I notified the dealership and took the car in to be looked at, I was sent away with a replaced fob battery..
Issue continued intermittently, so I recorded a video to then show the dealer. After returning a further two times, the dealer had the car for the day and advised that the fob was short circuiting.
After having the fob circuit board replaced, the issue stopped for 3-4 months. Unfortunately this has started to happen again this week, I’m quite concerned as my warranty is due to run out in September but as this is an intermittent issue, the dealer does not seem very interested in investigating further.
Has anyone had a similar experience?
Thanks in advance!