Isnition

[kenny1234]

I have a Hyundai i110.A couple of years ago I had a problem with non starting, I realized what was causing the problem----the key was not registering with the starter(the icon was flashing instead of staying steady).A friend gave me some "bright spark" aerosol which cured the problem. However it is at it again.At the moment the icon is steady sometimes but flashing other times..I am spraying every now and then. My main question is can I overdo the amount i use until it is OK or will the contacts get clean again eventually?

[kenny1234]

Make that ignition!!

[bhg481]

For those of us unfamiliar with your car can you please be a bit more specific? What have your sprayed, the key blade or the inside of the switch? Does the engine turn but the car doesn't start or does the engine not turn at all? Is there a battery in your key? What does the icon indicate?

[kenny1234]

Icon flashes ---car won't start
I then spray into ignition key slot
Usually icon then stays steady at the next key insert
I know then that car will start


My worry is that I may flood the ignition slot if I have to keep spraying much longer.

[bhg481]

What does the manual say about the icon?

Does the engine turn?

[kenny1234]

According to the manual, the icon refers to the immobiliser (symbol of a car with a key across)The engine turns over very lively,but I know that when the icon flashes there is no chance of the engine firing.The "bright spark" aerosol is supposed to clean contacts.I repeat my request-----can I use too much?

[bhg481]

I've never used that particular contact cleaner so I can't answer you definitely. I use a similar product (from Screwfix) on my caravan electrics; I just give it a big squirt and it evaporates away. If you are having trouble very frequently it could be that the ignition switch needs changing. I don't usually recommend taking it to a garage but a Hyundai dealer might be familiar with the problem.
Just another thought - the car isn't telling you that someone has been trying to break into it or the alarm has gone off for some reason, is it. Different makes have different ways of alerting you to the fact that something has upset them. If the car is left outside maybe the recent strong winds have set off the alarm.

[kenny1234]

Not sure what you mean about setting of the alarm----it doesn't have one!!

[tonyav]

Starting Problems

The Hyundai i10 is known for issues with the immobiliser – caused by a fault in the electronic receiver inside the unit. This results in communication difficulties between the immobiliser and the key – leading to trouble starting the car

To resolve this error, you’ll need to take the car to a dealer who will re-programme the electronic receiver.https://recovery4cars.co.uk/hyundai-i10-common-problems/

[tonyav]

https://recovery4cars.co.uk/hyundai-i10-common-problems/

[kenny1234]

Thanks everyone for your input. After using the electrical cleaner aerosol for the last 2 days, icon now steady.(fingers crossed)