Question heater switch repaced less that a year ago and now not working unless you push on top of swich blower is this part have more than a year warrenty. when it was fixed a year ago the clock now does come on and goes off not keeping time and the right brake whick i have had check many many times squeals when you back up and at dealer ship now out of warrenty and they stole change out of my car and want 150.00 to look at heater swich problem very unhappy with my car
AnswerI'll try to address these issues one by one.
Based on your description of the heater switch, it does indeed sound like the heater switch itself is the issue. This is a very uncommon issue with Hyundais except on '01-'06 Santa Fe, on which I've seen it several times. If you paid for these repairs, the warranty is for 1 year/12,000 miles against defect in the part. If the repair was made under the factory warranty, the warranty still expires with the factory warranty. The money the dealer is asking for to check your heater switch is to cover the time they spend diagnosing the issue. I realize you probably believe you received the same thing here for free, but that's not really the case. I cannot test anything over the internet, and I'm only able to give advice based on the information I receive. By nature, this advice cannot be as accurate as that from a qualified technician who has actually inspected and tested the vehicle.
Clock issues are numerous along several Hyundai models. If the clock actually turns on and off when the ignition is on, the problem is within the clock itself. If it's simply losing time, it could be a problem with the vehicle's battery.
As for the brake squealing, this could be a number of issues depending on what braking system is on your vehicle. If you have rear drum brakes, it could be simply nothing more than brake dust buildup in the drums. This doesn't necessarily need to be serviced unless you're getting some sort of abnormal braking along with the noise. If you have rear disc brakes, your pads may be worn to the point that the pad wear indicator is touching the rotor, indicating you need new brakes. Or, it could be squeal that occurs from time to time with disc brake systems. I won't be able to tell which without hearing the noise, so if you're unable to inspect the brakes for wear yourself, it's important to have the brakes checked by a qualified and reputable shop.
I hope you reported the theft to the Service Manager at the dealership. Any reputable business would take this sort of thing very seriously. If it was a small amount of money, reporting the issue simply solidifies the idea that it actually occurred-- no one would waste their time making up a complaint about an amount of money that was insignificant.
Last, I'm sorry you're not happy with the car. And this leaves you with a decision to make. As the car gets older and accumulates more miles, more things will break and wear out. The question remains, is it better for you to keep addressing the issues that occur or better to purchase another vehicle you'll like better?
