What to do if your Hyundai Santa Fe ignition key goes bad?
If you have no key to duplicate, many manufacturers can use the VIN number to cut you a brand new OEM key. Just be prepared to prove ownership to Hyundai in some way. The Santa Fe’s ignition lock cylinder itself can go bad over time.
How do you replace the ignition switch on a Santa Fe?
Tap the housing once you have the clamp off that holds the switch assembly to the column. There is nothing on the housing to allow the switch lock cylinder (the part with the key) to come out of the housing. You have to replace the entire assembly to replace the key switch. Let me know if that is clearer.
How does the ignition lock on a Santa Fe work?
There is a hardened steel pin on the housing that fits through a slot in the side of the column to lock the steering shaft. This is not attached in any way, it only is a pin in a groove about 1/2 inch long. Pulling the lock housing away from the column causes this pin to slide out of the groove in the column.
Where are the fuse panels on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Hyundai Santa Fe 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
Tap the housing once you have the clamp off that holds the switch assembly to the column. There is nothing on the housing to allow the switch lock cylinder (the part with the key) to come out of the housing. You have to replace the entire assembly to replace the key switch. Let me know if that is clearer.
What to do if your Hyundai Santa Fe won’t start?
If you have a model of Santa Fe which only has a key fob with start/stop button and no place to insert a key, then try placing your key fob as close to the start/stop button as you can and then start the vehicle. Start/Stop button on Hyundai Santa Fe fourth generation TM Tip: You can try starting your Santa Fe with its second key.
There is a hardened steel pin on the housing that fits through a slot in the side of the column to lock the steering shaft. This is not attached in any way, it only is a pin in a groove about 1/2 inch long. Pulling the lock housing away from the column causes this pin to slide out of the groove in the column.
Can a key be removed from a Santa Fe?
NO! The clamp with the two bolts that no longer have heads on them hold the camp around the steering column. Remove those two bolts and rock the steering wheel. In most cases the lock housing will fall out. If it does not TAP the housing with a hammer perpendicular to the axis of the steering column.