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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: Pikapolonica on October 29, 2014, 07:06:50

Title: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Pikapolonica on October 29, 2014, 07:06:50
Hope that makes sense!  I've only recently noticed that when I lock my car with the remote, the lights do not flash to indicate that the car is locked but when I unlock the car, the lights flash.

My father thinks it is the result of a recent minor bingle I was involved in (right front and side panel damaged), but I don't think so.

Not sure what the deal is.  Any suggestions?

I might pop into Hyundai next week see if they can shed some light on this.  My car is now coming up to 6 years old (December) and is no longer under warranty.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: CraigB on October 29, 2014, 07:11:56
You've probably already checked but do all the indicator lights function normally, just thought if one was broken it might throw something out :undecided:
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: The Gonz on October 29, 2014, 07:30:26
I've never had to do anything, being trouble-free, but have you tried the famous battery disconnect reset? :D
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Pikapolonica on October 29, 2014, 07:55:43
Yes indicators work otherwise and no, have not disconnected battery.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Pikapolonica on October 29, 2014, 07:57:32
You've probably already checked but do all the indicator lights function normally, just thought if one was broken it might throw something out :undecided:

As stated, lights flash when I unlock with the remote, so no issue with the indicator.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Shambles on October 29, 2014, 08:10:06
Sounds to me as if the alarm isn't being set when you lock with the remote, almost as if your hatch or bonnet isn't/aren't fully closed.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: cruiserfied on October 29, 2014, 08:52:19
Shambles is on it.
Bonnet switch is my guess. Either the switch isn't closing off enough or the rubber stopper has come out of the bonnet (maybe dad wasn't too far wrong)
If you find the rubber is still there push down on the bonnet where the switch is and try relocking. If it needs adjusting you may have to drill mounting holes in bracket a little bigger to move the switch up high enough.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Just Rick on October 29, 2014, 11:43:41
all good suggestions,I have had this same problem,mine on investigation was a chewed wire by a Rat(but that was like I said, in my case)
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: eye30 on October 29, 2014, 12:04:05
Re bonnet.

If switch at fault try either,.

Sit in car engine off fob in hand and lock the car.
Leave a while to activate akarm, think 1 to 2 minutes, then pull the handle to release bonnet.
Alarm should sound.

Or

Lift bonnet and press button re bonnet  switch.
Again press fob to lock.
Leave to activate then let go of button
Alarm should sound .


Just thought on..... when you press fob to lock do the doors lock?
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Pikapolonica on October 29, 2014, 22:08:41
Yes the doors lock when using the fob, just the lights don't flash to indicate locked, only flash when unlocking.

Hopefully you can see the photos.

http://plus.google.com/photos/104091340940294451903/albums/6075747048230313297?authkey=CI6S2ajdrKnbSg (http://plus.google.com/photos/104091340940294451903/albums/6075747048230313297?authkey=CI6S2ajdrKnbSg)
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Shambles on October 29, 2014, 22:18:07
Quote from: Pikapolonica
My father thinks it is the result of a recent minor bingle I was involved in (right front and side panel damaged), but I don't think so.

I do :rolleyes:

Your bonnet switch is goosed, as suggested earlier.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: eye30 on October 29, 2014, 22:58:06
Switch is on the left side looking towards  the car from the front just by the wheel arch.

From the picture the bonnet probe will be nowhere near the switch.  There will be a gap between the two.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: cruiserfied on October 29, 2014, 23:17:34
Picture tells the story. It'll never work like that.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Shambles on October 29, 2014, 23:21:02
Car alarm not set = insurance possibly voided.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 29, 2014, 23:33:34
You could bridge the bonnet switch contacts to enable interior alarm setting, but you would not have engine alarm protection. Better still, get it fixed.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Pikapolonica on October 29, 2014, 23:39:56
It's going to the panel beater on 10 November.

Will go to Hyundai next week to see what the deal is.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Pikapolonica on November 14, 2014, 01:31:19
Just to update on this matter, my car has been repaired and all is working as it should.
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: Dazzler on November 14, 2014, 02:54:32
 :goodjob:
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: cruiserfied on November 14, 2014, 09:47:32
Excellent
Title: Re: Lights not flashing when locking car but flashing when unlocking.
Post by: The Gonz on November 14, 2014, 10:50:27
That's what we like to hear. :D
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