I have a 2006 Elantra GLS sedan and noticed an underhood pushbutton
interlock switch that has an unknown function. It's located directly
to the left of the power steering fluid reservoir, and is depressed by
a rubber extension located on the left underside of the hood. Is this
switch part of the alarm system? When I first noticed it, I thought it
may be a switch for a light for the engine bay, but then realized
"there was not underhood light!"
Any ideas?
Don - 24 Jan 2006 00:28 GMT
Of course, I meant to say "There was no underhood light!"
Bob - 24 Jan 2006 01:08 GMT
>I have a 2006 Elantra GLS sedan and noticed an underhood pushbutton
> interlock switch that has an unknown function. It's located directly
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> Any ideas?
If you open the hood while the alarm is armed, it sets it off.
Don - 24 Jan 2006 02:00 GMT
Thought this might be it, but I didn't try it. I thought I would ask
the knowledgeable folks here on the group first! Thanks Bob.
Victor A. Garcia - 24 Jan 2006 06:08 GMT
Turn on the car, look at your dashboard panel, now open the hood and look
again at your panel ... notice some icon blinking ????
That's what that switch is for.
>I have a 2006 Elantra GLS sedan and noticed an underhood pushbutton
> interlock switch that has an unknown function. It's located directly
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>
> Any ideas?
hyundaitech - 24 Jan 2006 17:03 GMT
This switch reports whether your hood is closed to the alarm system. It
won't arm with the switch up. Once armed, opening the hood without
disarming sets off the alarm.