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Hyundai i10 (2011)
Hi
PROBLEM
I had a problem a few months back, where I couldn't start the car. I used my spare key & fob and all was well again. This morning the spare set wouldn't open the doors, although a light was emitting on the fob. I changed the batteries in the 2 fobs, but still no joy with both, even when using the keys to unlock the doors. There are no radio towers or interference to block the signal, nor particularly cold either.
CHECKS
Luckily enough, the tailgate was open! So I got in and set all the doors lock/unlock buttons to "unlock" (red mark) so I wasn't locked out again.
The ignition wasn't lighting up the dash, and also the radio wouldn't come on even without key in. (I only used one set of keys, as you're not supposed to have 2 fobs in the car when starting I believe. But I did use the 2 later when I knew nothing was working though)
I checked the battery and it showed 14 volt'ish.
SUMMARY
I'm not an auto electrician, but my guess would be that there must be a main fuse, or broken lead somewhere. If immobilised, should the radio still come on? Main fuse would be a nice simple fix I suppose. It's dark now and I'm not so mobile, so I found it difficult to check any of the fuses under the steering wheel. I did check the panel under the bonnet and all was good, never checked the big square fuses/electronic switches? though.
QUESTION
I know it could be a multitude of problems, but it would be great if indeed someone could at least confirm I'm on the right track and dismiss fobs etc. or even have better advice for myself?
As with most, money is very tight, and I would be relieved if I could fix this issue myself.
Thanks for reading.
Hi
PROBLEM
I had a problem a few months back, where I couldn't start the car. I used my spare key & fob and all was well again. This morning the spare set wouldn't open the doors, although a light was emitting on the fob. I changed the batteries in the 2 fobs, but still no joy with both, even when using the keys to unlock the doors. There are no radio towers or interference to block the signal, nor particularly cold either.
CHECKS
Luckily enough, the tailgate was open! So I got in and set all the doors lock/unlock buttons to "unlock" (red mark) so I wasn't locked out again.
The ignition wasn't lighting up the dash, and also the radio wouldn't come on even without key in. (I only used one set of keys, as you're not supposed to have 2 fobs in the car when starting I believe. But I did use the 2 later when I knew nothing was working though)
I checked the battery and it showed 14 volt'ish.
SUMMARY
I'm not an auto electrician, but my guess would be that there must be a main fuse, or broken lead somewhere. If immobilised, should the radio still come on? Main fuse would be a nice simple fix I suppose. It's dark now and I'm not so mobile, so I found it difficult to check any of the fuses under the steering wheel. I did check the panel under the bonnet and all was good, never checked the big square fuses/electronic switches? though.
QUESTION
I know it could be a multitude of problems, but it would be great if indeed someone could at least confirm I'm on the right track and dismiss fobs etc. or even have better advice for myself?
As with most, money is very tight, and I would be relieved if I could fix this issue myself.
Thanks for reading.