Another tip that will help is to insert your smart key inside the middle console into a slot located towards the bottom facing forward. Once your smart key is inserted, just press on the brake and press the Start Push Botton and your car will start.
I had the same problem just 3 months from owning my 2011 Sonata 2.4 SE, however when I had this problem, I called the Road Side Assistance (which btw, comes standard on all new Sonata's for a period amount of time and the towing to your local dealer costs you nothing), the dealer fixed it and guess what? It was at no cost; as this is covered under your limited warranty. Just my two cents if you in case would like to save those $10.I tried that as well, but when the brake switch has gone bad, the car still will not start with the key FOB in the slot in the console.
I believe Im going to grab a spare switch to keep with me, since they are only like $10.
Yes I know its covered under the warranty, but I drive approximtly 600-1000 miles per week, and Im normally pretty far away from home. So me waiting for a tow truck and then taking it to another dealer really isnt practical for me. The $10 is a minimal cost, especially for piece of mind for me.I had the same problem just 3 months from owning my 2011 Sonata 2.4 SE, however when I had this problem, I called the Road Side Assistance (which btw, comes standard on all new Sonata's for a period amount of time and the towing to your local dealer costs you nothing), the dealer fixed it and guess what? It was at no cost; as this is covered under your limited warranty. Just my two cents if you in case would like to save those $10.![]()
The strange noise is hard to described. I'll record it and somehow try to attach it here?What does the noise sound like? Be more specific. Better yet record it.