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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => DIESEL => Topic started by: fetai30 on July 27, 2024, 07:49:06

Title: 2011 i30 Diesel - doesn't always unlock with remote
Post by: fetai30 on July 27, 2024, 07:49:06: Hi,

2011 i30 diesel.

I only have one key/remote, but every now and then (I can't find a pattern) it won't unlock with the remote. The little red light on the remote doesn't flash and I hear nothing at the car. Seems to be random.

If I put the key in the driver door and unlock, then lock and then remove teh key and use the remote to unlock this usually fixes the issue/unlocks the car.

I've changed the remote battery, and the car battery as well as unplugging the car battery for an hour.

Any ideas? I did a search but surprisingly couldn't find any other similar issues.

Thanks
Title: Re: 2011 i30 Diesel - doesn't always unlock with remote
Post by: The Gonz on July 28, 2024, 07:24:20: Just grasping since you've tried the obvious but try giving the remote's keypad's insides a clean.
Title: Re: 2011 i30 Diesel - doesn't always unlock with remote
Post by: eye30 on July 28, 2024, 09:18:03: Is the rubber pad well worn and finding hard to press the individual key?
Title: Re: 2011 i30 Diesel - doesn't always unlock with remote
Post by: Greyhound on July 29, 2024, 15:55:58: Quote from: fetai30 on July 27, 2024, 07:49:06
The little red light on the remote doesn't flash
To me that is indicative of the remote fob not transmitting. So either bad fob battery, or bad switch contact.
Title: Re: 2011 i30 Diesel - doesn't always unlock with remote
Post by: fetai30 on July 30, 2024, 23:44:29: I'll check the fob again. It was just odd that it often works after unlocking and locking the car with the key.

So a 'normal' key should always show the red flashing light when a button is pressed?
Title: Re: 2011 i30 Diesel - doesn't always unlock with remote
Post by: I30 GD on July 31, 2024, 17:55:11: Yes, the light on the fob should always light up, I've dropped my keys a few times and slightly dislodged the battery which made the remote not work, just repositioned the battery and all good.