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Hyundai Dash light problem - 8/12/2006 9:14:25 PM

the47ronin

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Hi, I'm having a minor problem with my 2001 Hyundai Accent. My Dash board is showing that my trunk is open, even though it is closed. Im leaving on vacation for 10 days and I'm wondering if a single dash board light could drain my battery.

I have no other lights on and I have removed the bulb that was lighting up in the trunk. Thanks for the help.

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RE: Hyundai Dash light problem - 9/4/2006 3:44:17 PM

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There should be a switch somewhere where the trunk closes. It's kind of like the light switch in a refrigerator door. I don't know exactly where that is on your car but if you can find that, you should be able to replace it.

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RE: Hyundai Dash light problem - 9/5/2006 9:22:12 AM

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Not sure about the Accent, but I think the switch is built into the latch of my Elantra. If you're worried about killing your battery, I think pulling Fuse 2 or 3 in the Passenger Compartment Fuse Box will keep that light from staying on. Just remember to put it back in before driving!

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RE: Hyundai Dash light problem - 9/7/2006 5:45:55 PM

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check the trunck door sensor and check if its loose, and if the car has been rear ended it could be that the sensor is not making contact.

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RE: Hyundai Dash light problem - 7/22/2008 8:57:20 AM

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I also have a 2001 Accent GSI 1.6 Manual

the light indicator for the trunk open is always on and goes away when i press the brake pedal and comes back when i release the brake pedal. What is the problem and what can i do myself to repair it?

i tried WD40''ing the switch located under the brake pedal and the problem is still there.

Your response would be greatly appreciated ASAP.

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RE: Hyundai Dash light problem - 7/22/2008 11:16:05 AM

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The brake pedal has nothing to do with the trunk light. The switch that is causing the problem is located in the trunk. The reason the light goes out when you press the brake is probably because the g-force of breaking causes the switch to shut off the light. You need to check the trunk switch.

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RE: Hyundai Dash light problem - 7/22/2008 1:11:23 PM

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Dude what are you talking about the switch is located under the pedal.

I am parked and it will do it too, there is a brake switch under your brake pedal and the the trunk is somewhat tied into your brake line for some reason, there is no G-force, the light stays on all the time even when parked and the emergency brake is not pulled the light is on and no matter when i press the brake pedal the light goes away when i press the pedal down and when i let go it comes back.

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RE: Hyundai Dash light problem - 7/22/2008 1:38:40 PM

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Yeah, Hyundai put the "trunk open" switch on the brake pedal.

Looking at this official Hyundai diagram, the tailgate/trunklid switch doesn''t apprear to be on the brake pedal:

Source: http://www.hmaservice.com

Looks to be in the trunk to me but you''re the expert.

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