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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, I change the battery in the key remote now there is no cranking why?
This is based from my experience working before as a Marketing Consultant in Hyundai Southern Mindanao, Inc.. since I encountered this issue from one of our clients. This is how our mechanic explained, now I do not know if this applies to your Hyundai Sta. Fe 2010 SUV too, but since that was also a Hyundai Sta. Fe (forgot the year model), here's what the mechanic explained.
It's possible that changing the battery in your key remote has caused an issue with your car's immobilizer system. The immobilizer is designed to prevent the car from starting if the key is not recognized, and it can be triggered by a variety of factors, including a low battery in the key remote.
The clicking noise you're hearing from the tail light relay and under the left side of the dash may be related to the immobilizer system. The flashing red light and blinking park lights may also be indicators of an issue with the immobilizer.
One thing you can try is to reprogram the key remote to see if it resolves the issue. This can usually be done by following a specific sequence of button presses on the remote while the key is in ignition. Refer to your owner's manual for specific steps to follow.
If you are hesitant to do this, you may need to have the immobilizer system checked by a professional mechanic.
I need to remove a headrest so that I can install
I have a 2010 Santa Fe and this is how I did it. Remove the back panel of the seat, there are 5 or 6 plastic clips that hold the seat back cover on, start at the bottom of the seat back panel and work your way upwards, pull the panel downwards and it should come off. Once the panel is removed, You will see a black cable running down the back of the seat. At the bottom of the cable, you will see a black plastic box with two clips holding it shut. Open the cover and pull away the cable from the box on the side that runs up to the headrest, once it releases the cable, remove the cable end from the holder inside. From there, just hold the headrest adjustment lock in and push upwards hard until it comes out with the cable.
How do I get the license plate screws out on a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The screws are probably rusted / frozen and need some penetrating oil applied. You'll need to hold the retaining nut on the back side it sounds like it's moving. Sometimes you can use needle nose pliers to reach and hold it from the back while removing the screw/bolt, others you can use an open end wrench. Good luck.
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