"New Elantra"

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by ---MIKE---, Apr 17, 2009.

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    ---MIKE--- Guest

    I just bought a 2008 Elantra (11000 miles) and I have some questions.
    There appears to be a sensor in the middle of the dashboard. It looks
    like the sensor that my 2001 Prizm used to turn on the headlights when
    it got dark. The lights don't turn on automatically so what is the
    sensor for? The car does not have daytime running lights either - I
    thought it was required of all new cars. Also, I know the key has a
    chip that is required for the engine to start. Is this also required to
    operate the door lock? I tried to have a spare key "cut" and it won't
    work even though it looks identical.


    ---MIKE---
     
    ---MIKE---, Apr 17, 2009
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    Ed Pawlowski Guest

    I just bought a 2008 Elantra (11000 miles) and I have some questions.
    There appears to be a sensor in the middle of the dashboard. It looks
    like the sensor that my 2001 Prizm used to turn on the headlights when
    it got dark. The lights don't turn on automatically so what is the
    sensor for? The car does not have daytime running lights either - I
    thought it was required of all new cars. Also, I know the key has a
    chip that is required for the engine to start. Is this also required to
    operate the door lock? I tried to have a spare key "cut" and it won't
    work even though it looks identical.


    ---MIKE---
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    Some models do have automatic lights and a sensor on the dash. Perhaps they
    put it on all of them anyway.

    DRL are not required. GM cars have them and I think many Fords do. Canada
    requires them and Hyundai sold there are equipped.

    You should sign up for an account (free) at www.hmaservice.com You need
    Internet Explorer and to get the diagrams you need a SVG viewer from Adobe
    (also free). Lots of good information there. Click on "site requirements"
    to get the links for the viewer.
     
    Ed Pawlowski, Apr 18, 2009
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    hyundaitech Guest

    Presuming you're in the U.S., your key does not have a chip in it. If
    the copy won't unlock the door, it's not a good copy.

    If you have automatic climate control, the sensor in the dash is for
    that. If you don't have automatic climate control, it's probably just
    a blank where a sensor would normally be mounted.
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 18, 2009
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    The Henchman Guest

    On Apr 17, 4:48 pm, (---MIKE---) wrote:

    Presuming you're in the U.S., your key does not have a chip in it. If
    the copy won't unlock the door, it's not a good copy.

    If you have automatic climate control, the sensor in the dash is for
    that. If you don't have automatic climate control, it's probably just
    a blank where a sensor would normally be mounted.
     
    The Henchman, Apr 18, 2009
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    Joe Guest

    I believe that my 08 Optima may use the same key blank as an Elantra,
    a HY15.
    I went to a locksmith and he did not have any HY 15s so he tried using
    some other blanks. He could et them open the door but not to work in
    the ignition. On my own I located a couple of HY 15 blanks and
    revisited the same locksmith. He had no problem getting the keys to
    work with using the HY 15 blanks.

    My Optima also has a device that sits in the center of the dashboard
    near the windshield. As far as I can tell it has no function in my
    car. A KIA car salesman told me that he thought it was for
    automatic climate control.

    Joe
     
    Joe, Apr 19, 2009
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    Joe Guest

    After guessing that an 08 Elantra needed the same key blank as my 08
    Optima I looked it up and found that the 08 Elantra needs a HY14NP
    blank.

    They may be hard to find at locksmiths but they are available via
    Ebay.

    Joe
     
    Joe, Apr 19, 2009
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    hyundaitech Guest

    Not on an Elantra, and not on the dash. An automatic wiper sensor is
    located on the windshield, but this isn't even available as an option
    on the Elantra, at least in the U.S.
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 19, 2009
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