2002 Sonata Electrical Problems

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by rband, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. rband

    rband Guest

    I've got a 2002 Sonata LX with 85k miles that has developed a very
    nasty habit. If I hit a frost heave or something similar, the radio
    cuts out briefly then returns and plays perfectly. This trick was
    followed a short time later with the airbag light staying lit after
    startup. Then shortly thereafter, the radio began flipping between CD
    and FM without a CD in the player. This would go on for a bit and
    would stop and return to normal when I hit the FM button on the
    radio. This morning was the capper though; on the way to the office,
    the radio began to broadcast a hum, began flipping between FM and CD
    and now started to move the power antenna up and down. I tried to
    turn the unit off but it would come back on by itself - I'm beginning
    to think the car is possessed. Up to now the car has been flawless
    and otherwise runs and operates almost like new. Anybody have any
    ideas where to start looking for a solution?
     
    rband, Oct 1, 2008
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  2. rband

    hyundaitech Guest

    For the airbag lamp, you'll probably need to have it checked at th
    dealer.

    The radio issue is internal to the radio. The proper solution is t
    replace the radio. Most of the issue seems to stem from the CD deck. Yo
    can try putting a CD in the radio (if one isn't there already). It migh
    stop the on-and-off behavior
     
    hyundaitech, Oct 2, 2008
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