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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: Doggie 1 on January 20, 2012, 02:23:45

Title: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 20, 2012, 02:23:45
I went to open the driver's door from the inside yesterday as I've done thousands of times before and felt something rather sharp.
The "chrome look" coating has started to lift and it sliced the end of my finger open - blood everywhere, wasn't happy  :'(
Has anyone else had this happen?
I'm opening the door very carefully now. I wonder if that would be a warranty fix to replace it (the handle that is, not my finger)?
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: AlanHo on January 20, 2012, 02:27:10
I would most certainly try for a warranty fix - parts should not become a positive danger in normal use.

Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: rustynutz on January 20, 2012, 02:34:31
 :whsaid:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 20, 2012, 06:58:02
Thanks guys, I'll call in and ask the question.
And if they say no, I can always show them my finger  :whistler:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 07:49:51
Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: asathorny on January 20, 2012, 09:09:55
Quote from: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 07:49:51
Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen

 :whsaid:  :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked: :Shocked:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: syecadelic on January 20, 2012, 09:19:28
Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 02:23:45
I went to open the driver's door from the inside yesterday as I've done thousands of times before and felt something rather sharp.
The "chrome look" coating has started to lift and it sliced the end of my finger open - blood everywhere, wasn't happy  :'(
Has anyone else had this happen?
I'm opening the door very carefully now. I wonder if that would be a warranty fix to replace it (the handle that is, not my finger)?
A friends Vauxhall/Opel Corsa (2009) model, had the same issue with round the top of hear gear stick, a chrome trim became rough and the coating peeling off, her wee newphew(bout 2/3years old) nearly caught himself on it, Vauxhall covered it under warranty, as it's a known fault. Can't say ive heard of it on a Hyundai though. Possibly a reason they newer i30 models come with black plastic handles on the inside ?

I'd put in for a Warranty claim, i'd like to think they would honour it!
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: rustynutz on January 20, 2012, 09:20:19
Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 06:58:02
Thanks guys, I'll call in and ask the question.
And if they say no, I can always show them my finger  :whistler:

And if that doesn't work, you can give them the finger..... :p
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 09:22:22
Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 06:58:02
And if they say no, I can always show them my finger  :whistler:


Yep

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Rusty NINJA'd me :lol:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 20, 2012, 09:53:40
And funnily enough that is the finger. Truly.
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2012, 11:41:26
The chrome finish on the inside passender door of our SLX started to crinkle up just before we traded it .. didn't actually split though  :Shocked:  :Ouch:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 20, 2012, 11:48:33
Quote from: Dazzler on January 20, 2012, 11:41:26
The chrome finish on the inside passender door of our SLX started to crinkle up just before we traded it .. didn't actually split though  :Shocked:  :Ouch:

It doesn't matter so much if your passenger slices their finger open, but when it's you personally, that's a different matter - it becomes serious  :lol:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2012, 11:59:10
Here is a picture of ours from another thread..

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/HandleFaultSm.jpg)
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: syecadelic on January 20, 2012, 13:10:40
I wonder does your climate affect the wear on it Dazz? The prolonged heat inside the car?
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on January 20, 2012, 19:02:57
Quote from: syecadelic on January 20, 2012, 13:10:40
I wonder does your climate affect the wear on it Dazz? The prolonged heat inside the car?

Possible Sye in Dave's case as Perth gets mid to high 30's Celsius fairly regularly. However, where I live is one of the the cooler parts of OZ with our warmer summer days only hitting 25c on most occasions.. :confused:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: 2i30s on January 20, 2012, 22:07:27
Quote from: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 07:49:51
Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen
gone them for a few million.  :lol: pain and suffering.  :whistler: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 21, 2012, 12:24:14
Quote from: 2i30s on January 20, 2012, 22:07:27
Quote from: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 07:49:51
Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen
gone them for a few million.  :lol: pain and suffering.  :whistler: :rofl: :rofl:

 :lol: :lol: And loss of blood.
Actually, I'd be happy with a new i40 as compensation as that might help me to try to forget the trauma. Possibly.  :)
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: AlanHo on January 21, 2012, 12:38:57
I bet yours is only a scratch in comparison...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16664742 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16664742)

Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 21, 2012, 13:03:28
A mere graze....  :-[
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on January 21, 2012, 21:16:15
 :Ouch:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: 2i30s on January 21, 2012, 21:28:09
 :Shocked:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 10, 2012, 12:14:37
A quick update.
I called into my friendly local Hyundai service dept today and started to tell him about the door handle and he finished off the story for me.
Common problem apparently.
He's ordered a new one which will be here in a few days and fitted under warranty.
He said they've done heaps of them.  :)
I think when I showed him which finger it was as I left he probably thought it was a bit rude after he'd been very helpful, but I'm sure he'll understand when he stops and thinks about it  :rofl:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: syecadelic on February 10, 2012, 12:37:08
Quote from: db08 on February 10, 2012, 12:14:37

I think when I showed him which finger it was as I left he probably thought it was a bit rude after he'd been very helpful, but I'm sure he'll understand when he stops and thinks about it  :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: at least it was just the one and not two that were cut...
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on February 10, 2012, 21:06:17
Good one Dave  :lol:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 14, 2012, 07:35:11
Just a quick update.
Chrome door handle replaced under warranty - all doing well  :)
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 14, 2012, 09:05:53
That's what we like to hear.  :exclaim: :happydance:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on March 14, 2012, 11:30:37
 
Quote from: 847563 on March 14, 2012, 09:05:53
That's what we like to hear.  :exclaim: :happydance:

 :whsaid:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: agentr31 on March 15, 2012, 10:46:42
good to see it fixed!!!

i wonder why the chrome plating cut you... its literally like 200 microns thick! one would think it would break before damaging skin!

Title: Sliced Finger
Post by: 300pete on September 23, 2012, 22:09:04
Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 02:23:45
I went to open the driver's door from the inside yesterday as I've done thousands of times before and felt something rather sharp.
The "chrome look" coating has started to lift and it sliced the end of my finger open - blood everywhere, wasn't happy  :'(
Has anyone else had this happen?
I'm opening the door very carefully now. I wonder if that would be a warranty fix to replace it (the handle that is, not my finger)?

Had the same problem with both front door handles and auto trans gear selector.

They can give you a nasty cut!

Live In Qld Aus and it gets hot here. Suspect the heat is degrading the glue used to stick the "fake chrome" to the plastic handles.
Replaced under warranty by dealer without hassle.
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Phil №❶ on September 23, 2012, 22:10:54
Welcome 300 pete  :exclaim: :D
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on September 23, 2012, 22:15:47
Quote from: 300pete on September 23, 2012, 22:09:04
Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 02:23:45
I went to open the driver's door from the inside yesterday as I've done thousands of times before and felt something rather sharp.
The "chrome look" coating has started to lift and it sliced the end of my finger open - blood everywhere, wasn't happy  :'(
Has anyone else had this happen?
I'm opening the door very carefully now. I wonder if that would be a warranty fix to replace it (the handle that is, not my finger)?



Had the same problem with both front door handles and auto trans gear selector.

They can give you a nasty cut!

Live In Qld Aus and it gets hot here. Suspect the heat is degrading the glue used to stick the "fake chrome" to the plastic handles.
Replaced under warranty by dealer without hassle.

Welcome Pete  :D

You might be right ..I think it may have been after a really hot spell down here that our first i30 developed this fault. (I hadn't thought of that until you pointed it out)  :goodjob:
Title: Sliced Finger
Post by: 300pete on September 24, 2012, 01:05:31
Thanks for the welcome(s) :-)
Yeh, sometimes I luck out and come up with a good thought or 2.
I'm actually off to the Hyundai dealer right now. I have the engine warning light on in my i30 and I don't know why. Car seems to be running ok???
On holidays in NSW so not real convenient. Hope the can fix it quickly for me....
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: komaterpillar on September 24, 2012, 01:54:02
ours has had all the inner door handles replaced, the drivers side twice, and the gear stick knob  :sweating:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on September 24, 2012, 03:06:54
Quote from: 300pete on September 24, 2012, 01:05:31
Thanks for the welcome(s) :-)
Yeh, sometimes I luck out and come up with a good thought or 2.
I'm actually off to the Hyundai dealer right now. I have the engine warning light on in my i30 and I don't know why. Car seems to be running ok???
On holidays in NSW so not real convenient. Hope the can fix it quickly for me....

No doubt you have checked the oil level.. Maybe water in your fuel filter or something (hope it's an easy fix)  :goodjob:
Title: Sliced Finger
Post by: 300pete on September 24, 2012, 12:06:41
Well, thanks to Booths Motor Group at Tuggerah on NSW Central Coast, the engine warning light in my i30 is now off. Pat of me would have been happier if they'd actually found something wrong. They said everything is working as it should be and they think is was some sort of communications fault between the gearbox and the engine. They reset the fault and it's gone away.
Hmmmm........ Might have been more believable if they just told me it was The Flux Capacitor ;-)
Anyway, very good of them to fit me in without notice, though.
Will keep an eye on it and hopefully there's no repeat on the return leg of our trip.
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Dazzler on September 24, 2012, 12:35:41
That's good ...the flux capacitor is extra heavy duty in the i30 CRDi  :snigger:
Title: Re: Sliced Finger
Post by: Doggie 1 on September 24, 2012, 15:39:01
Quote from: Dazzler on September 24, 2012, 12:35:41
That's good ...the flux capacitor is extra heavy duty in the i30 CRDi  :snigger:

Plus the Hyundai flux capacitors are now made by Hyundai themselves following intensive R&D by Hyundai/Kia, so they should all be trouble-free now.  :D
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