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Posted by: Vincent Ingalls Oct 11 2009, 06:15 PM

Fixed it!

Weird Technical service bulletin fixed it...

The TSB is for 2008 but it was the issue on my 2009...

Straight from the TSB....

2008 Hyundai Elantra L4-2.0L Copyright © 2008, ALLDATA 9.90 Page 1

Vehicle: All Technical Service Bulletins Antitheft System - Will Not Arm When Using Remote

Group: ELECTRICAL Number: 08-BE-001 Date: JANUARY,



2008 Model:
2007 - 2008 ELANTRA
Subject HOOD SWITCH PAD REPLACEMENT DESCRIPTION:

When the remote transmitter is used to lock the doors of some 2007-08 Elantra vehicles, the hazard lights may not flash and the vehicle alarm may not arm. In addition, if the transmitter lock button is pushed two times for the "horn confirmation" feature, the horn may not sound.
This bulletin describes the procedure for removal and replacement of the Switch Pad to increase the contact with the Hood Switch Assembly.
VEHICLES AFFECTED: 2007-08 Elantra vehicles produced from June 14, 2006 through October 10, 2007

PARTS INFORMATION SERVICE PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
Before starting the service procedure, verify that the vehicle is within the affected VIN range



1. Open the hood and remove the rubber Switch Pad.



2. Install the new Switch Pad.
3. Close the hood and press the LOCK button on the transmitter. Verify that all the doors lock and the hazard lights flash one time.
4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter two times to confirm the "Horn Answer Back" feature is operational.

WARRANTY INFORMATION





******* I DID NOT REPLACE THE RUBBERS - I TURNED THEM TO BRING THEM UP INTO THE METAL TO MAKE BETTER CONTACT*******