[New-Owner1]

Hi guys, I have noticed that lately the remote key is not always locking the car, in fact twice so far the key will not lock or unlock the car remotely (also no lights flash) the problem seems to be intermittent but I am taking the car to the garage for servicing on friday, will this be covered by the warranty also any ideas of what the problem could be? thanks

[Shambles]

Is it always in the same place (eg, home) when it fails to lock/unlock? Are you close to a mobile phone mast?

If there's a problem with the system then I'm sure it will be covered under guarantee. Dunno how easy the battery is to check/replace but that'll be the first thing your dealer might suggest

[KK]

Have you tried the spare remote?

Shock horror. MY remote 'failed' to function (21 Nov.2010). The spare one also 'failed' at the same time. I had to lock/unlock the car with the key. I went for a very short drive to operate the car door locks (HALO) and returned. Doors auto unlocked as normal. Exited and the remote control worked.

[Lorian]

and different battery?

[Dazzler]

Maybe a bit of moisture or dirt has got into the remote somehow. Normally the remote has a very long (amazing) range.. mine still has after > 2 years...

[New-Owner1]

Hi Thanks for the replies, it does seem to be at home however I have not had any problems there for the last year with locking, I have a spare which I tried at the time which also did not respond which makes me think its not the battery. thanks guys

[eye30]

Transponder may need to be reprogrammed

[New-Owner1]

Hi seems to be ok again, bet it starts again after its out the garage 

[Twempie]

I'm experiencing exactly the same problem.  It has happened twice in the four weeks I have had the car (second time today).  it's maybe a coincidence but on both occasions we had warm weather.  I was able to lock and unlock the car manually and it was ok again after I had driven a distance and went to lock it again.

Tried the spare and had no joy so I don't think its the fob battery.

Cheers

Billy

[jeffsm7]

Hi.
I too have the same problem.
Hyundai know of the problem and are looking into it.
I have found that by reinserting the ignition key and either restarting the engine or just turning the key to the 'run' position will often cure the problem.
I suspect there is a problem with the relay/ door solenoids (or circuit around them) associated with the central locking/unlocking. Upon removing the key from the ignition lock, the doors unlock. I wonder if this 'unlocking' should reset the remote system in some way.

[bumpkin]

Just a thought but......................

Do any of the folks who have these problems have the HALO system activated

[andrew]

I had the same problem. I have sent it to the dealer and they had experiences with this problem. It is solved by lubricating the keyhole! Something just didn't fall in the right place when the key is pulled out. After the lubrication, it works perfectly!

[babis_xo]

Same problem here. Happen occasionally since June. Usually after a ride in very warm days (>35^oC) as Twempie noticed.
I also had the feeling that something wasn't "falling" in the right place when the key was pulled out, causing the doords to remain locked, so i had to do what Jeffsm7 wrote, 3 posts above.
But last week, the car was parked under direct sun at 37^oC. I unlocked it using the remote, which worked ok. I stepped into the car and waited for half a minute without closing the door or insert the key. Suddenly... the car locked itself while the door was still open. An electrical issue maybe(?)

[Dazzler]

I'm not having any trouble at all now

[2i30s]

I'm not having any trouble at all now

[Lorian]

This might be covered by a TSB (alledgedly   ). Lubricating the lignition lock is a temporary fix, but I believe it would be better if there was a part available with a stronger spring.

If there was such a TSB I'd guess it woud be called HFE10-92-C140-FD  and the part number would be 93170-2L000FFF

[Shambles]

... I believe it would be better if there was a part available with a stronger spring.

If there was such a TSB I'd guess it woud be called HFE10-92-C140-FD  and the part number would be 93170-2L000FFF

Splendid guessing, my fine Jedi friend

[Lorian]

Splendid guessing, my fine Jedi friend

These are not the droids you are looking for 

[babis_xo]

 
Thanks my friends. May the force be with you

[babis_xo]

I'm not having any trouble at all now

 

[babis_xo]

As soon as i arrived at the dealer's garage for the annual service, i realized that the central locking was not working. YUPIIII! It was a bit of jam!
The chief mechanic said that this is a known issue and that he would fix it with some silicone spray!
Finally, he admitted that this would be a temporary fix and suggested that i should replace the locks all-over the car.  I wonder... why not replace the whole car instead?
Anyway, i informed him about the TSB and now i'm waiting for a call...

[babis_xo]

Finally, after 2+ months, my dealer was officially informed by "mother" Hyundai for the locking problem and yes, the fixing proccedure is according to the TSB that Lorian described above. They booked me in for next Tuesday.
I'll keep you informed.

PS: Locking problem may apply to i30s produced by HMMC (Czech factory) from start of production to December 31st, 2009.

[duke]

No problems so far but on the same topic ( ie remote) Has anybody opened their car by placeing remote in front of phone and sending signal to a cell phone aimed at car ?

[Dazzler]

No problems so far but on the same topic ( ie remote) Has anybody opened their car by placeing remote in front of phone and sending signal to a cell phone aimed at car ?

Has been mentioned on here before but does it work???

[Lorian]

It would only stand a chance of working if the remote control worked on audible frequencies, whereas in reality its far from it.

i30's don't need remote repeaters though, my remote works from 'miles' away from the car, and that's without the Jermey Clarkson head-amplifer technique 

[bumpkin]

i30's don't need remote repeaters though, my remote works from 'miles' away from the car, and that's without the Jermey Clarkson head-amplifer technique 

 

This is so true, you can open the i30 from so far away that by the time you get to it, the doors have relocked themselves

[babis_xo]

Update for the "door locking inoperative intermittently":
Last Tuesday my dealer replaced the small part called "Switch Assy-Door Warning", and (cross fingers) everything seems ok!
Before being officially informed by Hyundai, they used to replace the full set of locks

[Myowni30]

My car failed to unlock today after a short journey. Locked OK then went into store, only in there about 5 mins, returned to the car and it did not unlock with the remote first time. Pressed unlock another 2 times(noticed that the led on the remote was working), no response, pressed lock one time, no response, pressed unlock again and it unlocked. Now I think about this, I have had that same problem with my Volvo C30 at the same location, strange. I use this store at least 3 times a week and this is the first time I have had the problem with the i30. Don't think outside temp is to blame (1C) today, as others have said it was quite hot when they had the problem. Wonder if there is some radio interference at the location sometimes.

Tried locking and unlocking car several times (over a 45 min period) since I got home and all seems okay now.

[Lorian]

I'd try a new battery on the remote if it happens again.

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[Dazzler]

I'd try a new battery on the remote if it happens again.

Or take your spare key fob as well next time you go near that store (might isolate whether it is interference or a problem with the fob)