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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: petetherev on January 05, 2015, 15:38:30

Title: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: petetherev on January 05, 2015, 15:38:30
Hello everybody, I found this site after I had a problem with my wife’s i30 driver’s door not opening.  I know this has been discussed before however it was a year ago and I thought it might be an idea to resurrect it.  Mainly to expose what I consider  rip off.
The problem was a broken cable at the inside handle, I discovered that this is not an unusual fault.  Some people have suggested it was a ‘Recall Fault’, not according to my local dealer however. No real problem I thought get a new cable and fit it.  This is where the trouble started, I was informed by two different dealerships that the cable was not listed as a separate part and I would have to buy the entire lock mechanism at nearly £200 incl VAT.  I  then found out from a friendly storeman that the cable could be obtained, but it was only a service/recall part. Which suggests customers are being seriously ripped off.
Some on line have suggested that you cannot replace the cable, you can, I have done it. It is not difficult for anyone with practical skills.  First the mechanism has to be removed.  There are good U Tube clips on how to remove it see the attached links. They relate to Sonata but they are very similar.

:link: Replace 2006 Hyundai Window Regulator.wmv - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH5z8uneTPc)
:link: Replace 2006 Hyundai rear window regulator - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPEW4dsyMWc)

The cable can be replaced quite easily once you get the broken one out it is just a case of slotting in the new one. It would be a bit trickier if the cable is broken at the catch end, as opposed the handle end, as you would have to fish for the part where the ball end attaches. The outer cable is attached with a white plastic clip which can be removed by cutting the plastic. The replacement just clips in once the inner has been attached. The only problem is getting the new cable.  If anybody wants a photo of the cable send me a e mail and I’ll send them.

Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: asathorny on January 05, 2015, 15:47:53
The cable was replaced on my Edition 1.6 petrol just before Christmas, no charge.   :Shocked: :Shocked:

Although, I am still within warranty 'JUST'  :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: drew peacock on January 05, 2015, 15:52:04
these cars prone to small problems?
my work mates has gone nearly 300k km's trouble free...one of the main reasons i bought an i30..ofc after test driving it i was hooked :victory:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Phil №❶ on January 05, 2015, 20:35:30
Is your work mate a member here  :question:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: drew peacock on January 05, 2015, 20:37:33
lol ofc not he has a life

only a certain type of person frequents forums i think  :rofl:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Phil №❶ on January 05, 2015, 20:40:17
Friendly, well adjusted, knowledgeable,,,, yes, I agree. :goodjob2:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: drew peacock on January 05, 2015, 20:42:38
 :scared::spot on

i'm working with him on wednesday. i'll get full odo meter readings..mpg figures and some detailed piccies for ya all
i remember him buying in new 2008 i think.still on original battery..tyres and brakes are all he's changed
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on January 05, 2015, 20:56:27
:scared::spot on

i'm working with him on wednesday. i'll get full odo meter readings..mpg figures and some detailed piccies for ya all
i remember him buying in new 2008 i think.still on original battery..tyres and brakes are all he's changed

Tell him he would be a bit of a celebrity on here with that mileage. Please try and get him to join even if just to tell us his story with the car (good and bad)  :goodjob:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: drew peacock on January 05, 2015, 20:58:23
lol he wont
he's 61 years old and speaks almost no english..
i'll get some odo meter readings for ya all..piccies to prove it aswell..even take a piccy of the battery..
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on January 05, 2015, 21:00:26
@ petetherev  :brilliant: 1st post.. Thanks for that, just two things .. How much did they charge you for just the cable? What sort of time do you reckon the job should take?

P.S. We were just wondering , are you a "man of the cloth" or a "man of the heavy right foot" ??  :snigger:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Lorian on January 05, 2015, 21:14:52
There is a TSB for the cable in the drivers door. mine was replaced free under warranty (it had not broken) 13 months ago during it's 4th annual service.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: petetherev on January 06, 2015, 16:46:41
Hello,  The cable was about £8.75.  It took about 1 1/2 hours to fit, but I was finding my way.
Refer to the U Tube clips they are basically the way to do it.  The trim panel on the i30 just clips on apart from 2 screws one under the handle  and the other inside the pocket/ grab handle, the electrics have to be disconnected, two connectors and the panel comes away.  However the window glass has to be disconnect from the mechanism, to access the bolts, there two bungs on the inner panel, remove them lower the window about half way so you can access the 10mm bolts. Just loosen DO NOT REMOVE slide the window back to its closed position and tap it there. Remove the inner door handle , disconnect the cables and remove the bolts around the steel panel.  As my wife's car has electric windows, mirrors etc I left it hanging so to speak.  Free the door mechanism cables  from the panel.  Removal of the lock mechanism is as in the 'clips'.  If you can get a new cable you will be able to see how it is clipped in, if you cut little notches above the clips on the old one you will be able to get a small screw drive and release the clips or just cut the old one out and refit the new one.  I'm going try and obtain some 1mm bowden cable and the nipples and make a spare, if I can.
The Part Number of the replacement is 81371 2R000QQH but as I said before I suspect that they are not releasing them.  I was lucky. 
Regards being a Man of the Cloth the answer is no.  I was christened Petetherev when I was an apprentice many many years ago because I kept blowing up motor cycles engines.
Send me an e mail if you need any help.

Regards
Pete
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mike SX on January 06, 2015, 17:20:23
@ Petertherev - Thanks for all the details.
My dealership (Haddocks Colchester) quoted me £300 to replace each door cable  :eek:
@ Lorian My dealership refused to replace unless broken.
The broken offside door cable was replaced under warranty - after hassle.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Shambles on January 06, 2015, 18:34:10
This is such a useful thread I've renamed it and moved it to our Tech Data section.

Thanks for the post & work, Pete :goodjob:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Lorian on January 07, 2015, 23:52:38
@ Petertherev - Thanks for all the details.
My dealership (Haddocks Colchester) quoted me £300 to replace each door cable  :eek:
@ Lorian My dealership refused to replace unless broken.
The broken offside door cable was replaced under warranty - after hassle.


Hyundai dealers hourly rate is a rip off. Pretty sure the tsb must be preventative or they wouldn't have done it on mine. I will see if I have the details.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mike SX on January 08, 2015, 09:51:28
@ Petertherev - Thanks for all the details.
My dealership (Haddocks Colchester) quoted me £300 to replace each door cable  :eek:
@ Lorian My dealership refused to replace unless broken.
The broken offside door cable was replaced under warranty - after hassle.

Hyundai dealers hourly rate is a rip off. Pretty sure the tsb must be preventative or they wouldn't have done it on mine. I will see if I have the details.
Thanks Lorian, I look forward to seeing the details  :)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Flyyte on January 11, 2015, 09:12:22
Apologies to the OP: I should've spotted this thread before.

My experience of this particular situation is that we received a letter from our Hyundai dealer in July, advising that our car's annual service was due mid-August. As we live 40 miles from the dealership, I rang up to make the appointment and book a courtesy car. During that phone call, the receptionist said that in addition to the annual service, warranty work would be done on the driver's door in light of a Hyundai UK alert issued to all UK dealerships in the wake of reports of a faulty interior cable. We knew nothing of this: our door was functioning perfectly.

In mid-August then, at around the time when our car celebrated its fourth birthday, we took it in for both its service and the driver's door work.  And that was that: a fairly hefty bill for the service, but a reduced price for the MoT and nothing at all for the cost / time involved in the door job.

The OP's car appears to be a 2009 registration, whereas mine is a 2010. I don't know if the 5-year UK warranty applied to 2009 registrations or, if it did, the warranty on the OP's had expired by the time the cable fault manifested itself. I also don't know if MikeSX's i30 was in warranty when his Hyundai dealership told him he'd have to pay for the work.

I do know, however, that if I were MikeSX and my car had been in warranty at that time, I'd be onto Hyundai UK double quick to file a formal complaint: it is impossible for a Hyundai dealership in Cumbria to be advising its customers of a manufacturer-authorised warranty repair and for another Hyundai dealership in Essex to be claiming that the customer must pay. They can't both be right. 
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mike SX on January 11, 2015, 10:21:20
@Flyyte.

Thanks for this. Dealer replaced the broken drivers door cable under warranty. I repeatedly asked if the passenger door cable could be replaced (as this was also a known problem) they repeatedly refused (unless it broke within the warranty period). I asked them how much it would cost, approx. £300 a door was advised by the Warranty Manager. Several weeks later I received his unedited copy April 2014 email :-

dear mr
just spoken to tech ref door cables,and they have clarified that apart from osf door cable which is recall,the other are only replaced on failure only.hope this answers your query
kind regards
Warranty Manager


I found the so called 5 year warranty a burden, and will out the vehicle with the next major problem.
During previous problems, Hyundai (UK) have been equally unhelpful and obstructive, so there is little point in pursuing them.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Flyyte on January 11, 2015, 11:40:21
Mike: thanks for the update. -- glad you didn't have to pay anything for the driver's door work.

I am, however, concerned to learn that the issue isn't one affecting that door only, yet pre-emptive work will not be undertaken by Hyundai: the cable has to actually fail before a repair is carried out under warranty -- and if you're out of warranty, then tough.

I appreciate, it's a judgment call by Hyundai UK and that they / the manufacturer are seeking to minimise their own costs but it's a distinctly unfortunate situation when on the one hand they're accepting the existence of a manufacturer-related component fault and are acting to deal with it pre-emptively, but on the other hand are seeking to restrict the scale of their / the manufacturer's response. 

I've never had a door failure of the kind referred to here (or of any kind, for that matter) occur with any vehicle of mine in 45 years of motoring, and am a distinctly unhappy bunny at the thought that a £300 bill is in prospect should a component already acknowledged by the manufacturer to be susceptible to failure suddenly go on me when I'm out of warranty -- routine wear and tear I can accept, because stuff happens, but this is certainly not in that category.

Manufacturers and distributors need to wake up to the fact that commercial short-termism gets 'em nowhere (hello, Toyota) nor does downright dishonesty (hello Honda, and that eye-watering $multi-milliion fine it has just been hit with in the USA.) As a family, we have, in the past, had Toyotas and Hondas, yet neither of those manufacturers will we go anywhere near these days.

It's not a little ironic then that we became Hyundai owners after walking out on VAG, when in what appears to have been an effort to minimize reputational damage in 2011 / 2012 it ran a "silent recall" of vehicles with faulty injectors -- silent, because it sure as hell didn't publicise it, and we only discovered by accident about the very serious fault. We had to go to our then VAG dealership and ask about the situation, to be told that yes, our Passat SE was one of the diesel-engine vehicles that needed to be fixed, but that VAG was writing to owners "in alphabetical order" rather than alerting everyone simultaneously to the existence of a problem which actually had the potential for disastrous consequences where high-speed motorway travel was concerned. As our surname was near to the end of the alphabet, then, er, it was "one of those things" that we hadn't yet been contacted -- not even by our local dealership.

When we asked why it is incumbent on a supplier to publicly issue a recall alert in the case of a potentially hazardous product failure -- as often happens with supermarkets and other non-food retailers -- yet the giant VAG wasn't doing anything of the kind here, the answer was that VAG had not been instructed by the UK's Department of Transport that it had to go public and that, had it done so, "it wouldn't have been good for the Volkswagen name, would it?" (Full marks for honesty at least . . .)

We booked the car in for the injectors replacement, had the work done at VAG's expense, sold the car immediately afterwards and will never go anywhere near another VW (or Audi) purchase again.

It would be a bit daft for Hyundai to join the list of discredited brands -- hence why it's disheartening to hear of your experience with Hyundai UK / Andy Smith.  But perhaps, at the end of the day, the private motorist doesn't really mean much to manufacturers or national distributors: just keep the fleet sales going and never mind the little punters and their discardable goodwill????



 
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mike SX on January 11, 2015, 12:41:43
@ Flyyte.
Totally agree, it would have been easier, cheaper & quicker if I'd had no warranty, and either paid (or sued) for trivial repairs; it was usually me who told the dealership how to fix some of the problems (mostly gleaned from this Club) as they usually stared at me blankly. After several years of awful problems, I was given a bill for a 54p light bulb (globe) apart from all the servicing charges.
I just love the car, but would you marry the same awkward person (dealership & Hyundai UK) again  :undecided:
Or take a chance with another manufacturer  :scared:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Flyyte on January 11, 2015, 14:50:07
@ MikeSX: loved the question you pose -- reminds me of a long-ago conversation in the pub when a bunch of us were recovering from the sudden onset of group myopia during a darts match and one of the guys, by now in mournful mode, decided to reveal the depressing news that his wife had walked out on him after 5 years of marriage.

Attempting to cheer him up, one of my more knowledgeable friends said: 'Well, look at it like this. You haven't done too badly, apparently it's amazing, the number of marriages that suffer what they call 'irrevocable breakdown' in the first 12 months."

To which another friend responded: "They call that 'amazing'? Should try owning a Triumph Stag: surviving 3 months must count as an effin' miracle then."
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Lorian on January 11, 2015, 14:56:34
To my recollection no one has ever reported a passenger side cable failing here.

If that is a function of design or reduced used I don't know, but I don't loose sleep over it.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mike SX on January 11, 2015, 15:45:48
@ Flyyte - Yep, depends whether the wedding ring, ceremony & duration was cheap  :D
Nothing worse than paying a small fortune, and having a bunch of trouble  :'(
I30's are not a ridiculous price - which hopefully, you CAN sleep peacefully at night...  :D
Triumph Stags -  :evil: everybody to their own....

@Lorian - We have heard from some members (who could not open their i30 doors at all) but not had much feedback whether the cable was broken or just a simple door handle jam.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: eye30 on January 11, 2015, 16:11:49
This is the rear door not the front
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mike SX on January 11, 2015, 16:22:02
This is the rear door not the front
Agreed, but it may still have a cable  :undecided:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: eye30 on January 11, 2015, 16:26:36
Don't forget that the front passengers door will have less use that the drivers so they may be working on the premise that lower use will not show up until after the 5th year
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mike SX on January 11, 2015, 16:33:11
Cynical you  :lol:  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Flyyte on January 11, 2015, 20:22:01
Don't forget that the front passengers door will have less use that the drivers so they may be working on the premise that lower use will not show up until after the 5th year

Shurely not? Would any reputable motor manufacturer actually behave like that?  :blubber:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on January 12, 2015, 00:18:46

@Lorian - We have heard from some members (who could not open their i30 doors at all) but not had much feedback whether the cable was broken or just a simple door handle jam.

That is usually another problem which rears its ugly head in Hyundais ( the actuator)

Sometimes in the doors and sometimes the tailgate ( and often intermittent)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: petetherev on January 30, 2015, 20:30:28
Hello All, just a bit of an update.  I contacted Hyundai Customer Services on 19th Jan. Their agent told me that he would have to make some enquiries and would call me back.  I did not hear from him so I tried again, this time via their e mail system on the 14th, received an automated reply saying someone would  address my question and reply within 2 working days.  Still no response so undeterred I phoned again, this time the person gave me Customer Services direct e mail address, off went my e mail again. This time I did get a response which was as follows.
“The dealership was correct in saying that the whole lock mechanism had to be purchased”.
 I told the person that I thought that this was disgraceful, as to be expected in his position he agreed with me, probably hoping it would go away,  and said that he would ‘pass it up’.
 I told him and that I had purchased a replacement cable and fitted it myself and asked for an explanation, which he was unable to give. I asked if I would get an answer he said he did not know.  I will not be holding my breath.
 I told him that I was considering writing to the motoring press and exposing the Rip Off, again I doubt that if will make any difference.
I’ll give it a while and see what happens then make up my mind as to embark on a crusade or not.
Regards
Pete
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on January 30, 2015, 23:11:12
Thanks for the update Rev Pete.. We hear too many stories like that!  :fum:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Flyyte on January 31, 2015, 08:43:53
    . . . I told him and that I had purchased a replacement cable and fitted it myself and asked for an explanation, which he was unable to give. I asked if I would get an answer he said he did not know.  I will not be holding my breath.
 I told him that I was considering writing to the motoring press and exposing the Rip Off, again I doubt that if will make any difference.
I’ll give it a while and see what happens then make up my mind as to embark on a crusade or not.
Regards
Pete 

Thanks for the update, Pete. By all means wait a couple of weeks and then see what kind of coverage you can get in the UK national Press. Steer clear of motoring magazines; they need all the money they can get from their motor manufacturer advertisers to stay in business.  Avoid any TV contact: the BBC has since the days of Esther Rantzen classed its "consumer programmes" as light entertainment and takes  none of it seriously -- hence the broadcast timing of its patronising concessionary grown-up-girls offering. Most sensible of all commentators is the Daily Telegraph's "Honest John". Hyundai is a mega corporation now so big that it is positively wallowing in corporate bilge:

:link: Philosophy | Corporate Information | Hyundai Worldwide (http://worldwide.hyundai.com/WW/Corporate/CorporateInformation/CorporatePhilosophy/index.html)

so a kick up its fat smug ass would seem overdue.  It could give fresh impetus to the debate about manufacturer / dealer practices and the cynical exploitation of the customer base.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: petetherev on February 05, 2015, 15:27:05
Hello everybody, I received a very prompt reply from Hyundai Customer Services, which did not address the issue I raised.  They basically said that a car was made up of many parts and they could not store all of them.  I replied that this was a very unsatisfactory reply to a reasonable question and restated it.
This prompted them to obviously look into the matter in more detail as it resulted in a phone call. (On my wife’s mobile, so they must have gone to the dealership that we purchased it from) I was advised that the part WAS available at the dealerships and is on sale to the public. I asked them to restate this fact, which they did. They also confirmed that a Technical Service Bulletin had been raised and that the part would have been replace.  Free of charge under warranty labour cost outside of warranty.
When I questioned why two local dealerships had clearly stated that the part was not listed as a separate item I was told that they act as franchises, brick wall I think.  They knew that I had purchased the part and from whom, I had not told anyone where I got it to avoid getting anyone into trouble.
I think I have gone as far as I can at present but if anyone needs this part its number is 81371 and the description is ‘Cable Assy-FR DR I/S HHL’ (Cable Assembly front door in side Handle)
As I said earlier if you have the skills to remove the whole mechanism you should be able to replace the cable.
Best of luck
Regards
Pete
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: eye30 on February 05, 2015, 15:31:50
Thanks for the update.

As warranty out of warranty i see no mention of refund
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: petetherev on February 05, 2015, 20:34:44
I'm not worried about the £8 odd although in hindsight I should have pushed it out of principle.  I'm lucky that I can do things like this.  I just hope Hyundai take this up with their dealers and that others will benefit.
Regards
Pete
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: eye30 on February 05, 2015, 22:12:13
I'm not worried about the £8 odd although in hindsight I should have pushed it out of principle.  I'm lucky that I can do things like this.  I just hope Hyundai take this up with their dealers and that others will benefit.
Regards
Pete
Plus labour......

How long did it take you...at say £80 per hour,,,,
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: vinesy10 on March 29, 2015, 09:26:12
Hi Pete
Just  getting into the site as first time using, Just wanted to say a big THANKS as without this post I would never have found the part number . As you say dealers will not give you it they say you need whole latch assembly .
Once I got your part number I phone a friend in a dealers who ordered the part (NOT IN HYUNDAI DEALERS) but could access the parts system and got it sent to his dealers.
Now fitted with a bit of persuading at latch side but VERY HAPPY .  :)  :)

Cheers again
vinesy10
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on March 29, 2015, 10:44:17
Good on you vinesy and  :welcome:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Badger67 on March 16, 2016, 15:01:44
I've just replaced this cable with a new one from the dealer priced at £8.65.

Not an easy job but all done now, and I've typed up the full instructions with pictures on a word document.

I'm a newbie and don't know my way around this site yet, no idea if I can post the document on here, but contact me if you want me to email it.



Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: eye30 on March 16, 2016, 16:00:01
Great and thanks Badger 67,


Cut and paste words and for pictures use a hosting site, see welcome section for details..

You can post pictures and then put words by individual picture  as you go through the process.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on March 16, 2016, 21:02:59
I've just replaced this cable with a new one from the dealer priced at £8.65.

Not an easy job but all done now, and I've typed up the full instructions with pictures on a word document.

I'm a newbie and don't know my way around this site yet, no idea if I can post the document on here, but contact me if you want me to email it.

 :welcumwagon: That sounds great

Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: NH62 on March 19, 2016, 11:53:48
I've just replaced this cable with a new one from the dealer priced at £8.65.

Not an easy job but all done now, and I've typed up the full instructions with pictures on a word document.

I'm a newbie and don't know my way around this site yet, no idea if I can post the document on here, but contact me if you want me to email it.

Another newbie here, found the site last week and just want to give a particular big thumbs-up to petetherev for all the info I've had from him via this thread and email. Many good points raised on here by all posters and Badger67, you've had more luck than me!

We had the driver's door release cable replaced under warranty a few years back and now (a year out of warranty!) the passenger side has gone the same way. Unfortunately this went a couple of days before an MOT and as my wife relies on the car for work, I put in in the local independent garage thinking it would be a relatively simple and not too expensive job to get it through the MOT. The garage owner tried but couldn't get the cable alone so I looked into it and this thread was a good start. But despite contacting the local Hyundai dealership and also Hyundai Customer Services they were adamant that the entire locking mechanism could only be supplied at a cost of £199.05 Exc. VAT...plus fitting (at, no doubt, £80ish an hour!) - so, well in excess of £300 for what looks little more than a flimsy bicycle brake cable.

When contacting Hyundai I've raised the safety implications of not being able to open the door from the inside in the event of an accident, if it's just wear and tear then that's very unfortunate but this appears to be a known and common fault. I'm now expecting the driver's door cable to go again anytime soon - with hopefully more time on my hands next time I'll try harder to hold of the cable and do it myself. Expensive lesson learned and sour taste left by Hyundai.

Thanks again for all the information and I'll take Badger67 up on his offer of an email for future reference.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: NH62 on March 19, 2016, 18:43:55
Cheers Badger67, email received and filed for future use. :goodjob:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Normski on September 12, 2016, 14:44:20
Hi, I have just joined this site after I paid £150 to have the driver's door cable replaced on my 11 plate 1.6 auto. It happened two months out of warranty. I called Hy UK Customer Services who told me that my vehicle is not subject to the Service Campaign due to the VIN number. That was the response I got when I asked why two dealers had not replaced the cable for this known fault at the last two services. The problem I have got is that I don't have the "what cars are affected" list. So it feels like "The computer says NO" to me. From what I read on here there are vehicles of an older and younger vintage that have been repaired FOC. Can anyone give me more info on the TSB for this  please?
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: spenceralan on September 20, 2016, 15:38:30
Hi Badger67 , I,ve tried to change the cable but unable to unhook cable from inside lock mechanism how did you do it, Please email your pdf .Cheers spenceralan
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Mick-M on December 11, 2016, 21:03:58
Hi,
I found you article very informative and helpful.

I have a i30 that is now 6 years old and now out of warranty.  Just last week the front passenger would not open from the inside and I discovered the door lock release cable had broken.   

I have already had the drivers door lock release cable replaced a few years ago under warranty (garage were very quick to sort out the problem).   This time when I rang the Hyundai dealer, spoke with the service department, I was told the cable was not shown as a separate item for the car and I would need to replace the whole door lock assembly, cost £199 + VAT + labour.  The parts were going to cost almost £240 + Labour charges!

I looked on 'google' and found someone selling the cables on Ebay for £14.69 (over 70 sold!) then looked at this site and read your article.   I rang the Hyundai dealer again, spoke with the 'parts' department and was again offered the complete assembly.  I enquires about a cable, told them I had seen a picture of the cable, part number 813712R000, and was told it was not listed for the i30.  To cut a long story short I had them order the cable for me, cost £11.37 incl. VAT.  It was ready for collection the next day and I fitted it today.

Again many thanks for the helpful information.

Mick M.

 
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: asathorny on December 11, 2016, 21:10:17
Very well done  :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: AlanHo on December 11, 2016, 21:16:51
Super solution - pleased to see that our helpful forum members score again.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Phil №❶ on December 11, 2016, 22:02:35
Excellent result  :goodjob2:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on December 12, 2016, 00:01:25
Brilliant,  thanks for letting us know!
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: robinson on January 07, 2017, 15:41:30
I am having trouble removing the metal inner panel on my 2010 i30 can anybody help?
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nikki9lives on March 11, 2017, 11:47:20
Hi, I'm a newbie and not used a forum before but just felt it necessary to thank everybody especially Petetherev for the part number.  You have just saved me £230!!!  I have just ordered the cable assembly for £12 direct from Hyundai and would never have been able to obtain it without the part number.  THANK YOU ...
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on March 11, 2017, 19:27:54
Good to hear, thanks for acknowledging our helpful member!
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: wicorman on August 18, 2017, 17:16:55
 :) I've read the different posts about fitting a replacement door cable, which read all together give the full picture. But, I'm having difficulty figuring out how to attach the ball end inside the locking actuator. There is a description, but no picture: To get at this you need the activate the lock catch with a screw diver, then pull the old cable and this will allow the eye to be pulled out pass the lock case to remove the old cable, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T LET THE EYE CATCH SPRING BACK INSIDE THE CASE. Does anyone have a photo at all?
(https://preview.ibb.co/dmMF95/door_cable_attachment.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jgHYwk)

image upload (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: wicorman on August 18, 2017, 17:21:39
 :) Hi - did you ever get a clear answer on how to attach the ball end of the cable in the lock mechanism? Any photos?
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on August 18, 2017, 21:54:30
:) Hi - did you ever get a clear answer on how to attach the ball end of the cable in the lock mechanism? Any photos?

Welcome, Please be patient, this is a worldwide forum so there are major time difference between different members and not everyone comes on daily (or hourly) like I sometimes do.. :cool:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Nonnegativ on October 21, 2017, 16:42:01
Here is what I did to attach a new cable to the lock mechanism:

Pull old cable so that the lock mecanism is visible
(https://preview.ibb.co/j08NAm/IMG_20171021_155608.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gvxFVm)

Lock the mechanism with a screwdriver and remove old cable:

(https://preview.ibb.co/evpOGR/IMG_20171021_155700.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fSQxbR)

Attach new cable - remove screwdriver and put plastic cover in place etc. :


(https://preview.ibb.co/nsz136/IMG_20171021_155804.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kKOTi6)

upload pic (https://da.imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on October 22, 2017, 02:20:49
Welcome and cheers for that! I did warn them it would take a while (2 months is a while!)  :whistler: :snigger:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Tims on November 30, 2017, 22:52:34
Hi all. Thought I would share my experience for those people who don't have the time or the inclination to do the job themselves. I took my i30 to my local independent garage after the door handle failed. They looked at it and they told me they had to order a new door handle assembly from Hyundai for £257, but if I was able to source the part myself they would fit it for me. So I went onto eBay and got a cable for £9.99 and booked it in. They fitted my cable for about £39 in labour which I thought was very reasonable for the work involved and it was done in the day. Certainly a big saving compared to taking it to a Hyundai dealer
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: The Gonz on December 01, 2017, 22:57:10
That was smart. It sounds like you now have a relationship worth keeping with them. :goodjob:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: teanbiscuits on March 24, 2018, 21:09:17
Hey folks, just joined, the passenger side door latch was not working on the other halfs i30, so I bought a new cable, took the door card off, took the bolts from the metal shielding bit, but could not get it all the way out (it seemed the speaker wires stopped it coming out) also the window was falling inside the car.

I tried to stick my hand in to the lock mechanism bit and managed to unclip the old one, but the spring thing snapped back so I was trying my damndest to use a screwdriver to try to bring it back up to hook the ball-part in.

Anyhow, I failed, and wondered if someone could kindly send the guide one of the users has on doing this fix, I am guessing it would be far easier if I was able to take the lock mechanism out  and do it like that.

Right now, it doesn't open from the inside or outside :D so I have made it worse ha ha just need to go back at it when it's light but hoping I can grab that how-to-guide if possible?

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: tw2005 on March 24, 2018, 21:17:05
Hey folks, just joined, the passenger side door latch was not working on the other halfs i30, so I bought a new cable, took the door card off, took the bolts from the metal shielding bit, but could not get it all the way out (it seemed the speaker wires stopped it coming out) also the window was falling inside the car.

I tried to stick my hand in to the lock mechanism bit and managed to unclip the old one, but the spring thing snapped back so I was trying my damndest to use a screwdriver to try to bring it back up to hook the ball-part in.

Anyhow, I failed, and wondered if someone could kindly send the guide one of the users has on doing this fix, I am guessing it would be far easier if I was able to take the lock mechanism out  and do it like that.

Right now, it doesn't open from the inside or outside :D so I have made it worse ha ha just need to go back at it when it's light but hoping I can grab that how-to-guide if possible?

Thanks in advance!
I don't have a how to guide but you realise the window is attached to that internal panel? That would be the first thing I'd reamve before trying to move anything or elese you risk snapping the window mech and you're not going to get far anyway.

Front or rear door?
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: teanbiscuits on March 24, 2018, 21:18:49
Front passenger side - oops no wonder it wouldn't come out  :(
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: tw2005 on March 24, 2018, 21:37:48
Front passenger side - oops no wonder it wouldn't come out  :(
Yeah and you said the window fell which implies it is now broken especially if th emotor is still attached becaus e it can't any other way. The window needs to be lowered to the point where the bolts are visible where those 2 rubber flaps are. They're clamps so just needs loosening and the window comes out from the op at an angle.

If the clips are broken you can get aftermarket ones otherwise you're up for the entire inside panel and that speaker is rivetted . may get one from wrecker but failed window mech is very common ,usually drivers as it gets most use.

you may get lucky.

it's a fair bit of work getting that lock out. probaly ust as easy to remove lock and panel in one go but all the harness needs unclipping and of course external handle
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: teanbiscuits on March 24, 2018, 21:41:20
The window just came down as the metal door panel was lowered, to refit I just lifted the metal panel up and the window went back up with it, I don't think it's broken, although don't know for sure unless I try the electric window tomorrow... But it was a controlled lowering if you get me?

That does sound a big job though :/
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: tw2005 on March 24, 2018, 21:48:17
The window just came down as the metal door panel was lowered, to refit I just lifted the metal panel up and the window went back up with it, I don't think it's broken, although don't know for sure unless I try the electric window tomorrow... But it was a controlled lowering if you get me?

That does sound a big job though :/
yeah, ok well lower it and remove, door switch will need connecting for the circuit to function
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: tw2005 on March 24, 2018, 22:01:10
thyere is a youtube out there removing left side panel, try searching also elantra. elantra, elantra touring, i30. All the same platform. I can't be stuffed looking as I'm moving house :victory:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: teanbiscuits on March 25, 2018, 20:43:44
Tried again today, got the window out no problem, took loads of things off, couldn't get the ball-joint thing inside the lock mechanism, no matter how hard I tried, even tried using a screwdriver to try to lift the metal spring bit that stops the ball joint thing from falling out of place - no joy.
Gave up and put it all back together again!
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on March 25, 2018, 20:49:20
Tried again today, got the window out no problem, took loads of things off, couldn't get the ball-joint thing inside the lock mechanism, no matter how hard I tried, even tried using a screwdriver to try to lift the metal spring bit that stops the ball joint thing from falling out of place - no joy.
Gave up and put it all back together again!

Don't you hate jobs like that! I feel your pain. You are being very patient!
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: teanbiscuits on March 25, 2018, 21:03:25
Tried again today, got the window out no problem, took loads of things off, couldn't get the ball-joint thing inside the lock mechanism, no matter how hard I tried, even tried using a screwdriver to try to lift the metal spring bit that stops the ball joint thing from falling out of place - no joy.
Gave up and put it all back together again!

Don't you hate jobs like that! I feel your pain. You are being very patient!

Big time! :(
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: jazzyrath3 on September 26, 2018, 13:07:03
Would anyone have the email from badger in regards to replacing the passenger door cable.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: jonhunta on October 12, 2018, 18:35:59
i need to do this as well, has anyone still got the guide?

Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: jonhunta on October 14, 2018, 20:12:54
Tried to do this yesterday but failed, couldn’t get the white connector about of the door lock. Any tips?
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: MoonstoneJimbob on November 04, 2018, 09:32:27
Hi Folks,

Appreciate this is an old thread, but just found this after spending several weeks arguing with Hyundai about this problem. Eventually they owned up that it had been a TSB for vehicles under warranty, but as my i30 was out of warranty - I was quoted £350+v to repair.

It was at this point that I went to the Information Superhighway for help and found this forum. Very useful thanks for all contributors.


My question is on the part. I have purchased one and the code is slightly different to the one petetherev has kindly put in the details of, he lists the part as :-
81371 2R000QQH the description is ‘Cable Assy-FR DR I/S HHL’ (Cable Assembly front door in side Handle)

The one I purchased is almost the same it states on the pack:-
81371 2R000FFF Cable Assy-FR DR I/S HDL

I just wanted to check before I start removing the panel and then find its the wrong cable!
Any help great appreciated
Jim
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on November 04, 2018, 20:21:45
Hi Jim,  I'll tag our parts expert. @tw2005 he is amazing!  No  pressure Gerard....
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: tw2005 on November 04, 2018, 20:52:29
81371 2R000QQH
813712R000 is the part number. It's possible that there may be a suffix if it's a revised updated version

It will fit but that's as far as I can go, any more I'd suggest go back to Hyundai but if all you're worried about is if it will fit, the answer is yes.

Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Rlamba89 on November 20, 2018, 18:43:06
Hi,
I have a Petrol Hyundai i30 and my car is having the same problem and the same response I have received from the dealer today.

I have read the first comment and watched the video as well how can we fix it with the cable only.
I am not a mechanic and neither have good knowledge of car spare parts and stuff.
Can someone please help and tell my mechanic how he can fix it would be really really appreciated. My MOT gonna be due soon and I have to fix this problem as soon as possible.
Please help.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: CraigB on November 20, 2018, 19:21:47
Can someone please help and tell my mechanic how he can fix it would be really really appreciated.
Hi Rlamba, You managed to watch the video, now direct your mechanic to it and he can watch it too :)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nzenigma on November 20, 2018, 19:34:19
Can someone please help and tell my mechanic how he can fix it would be really really appreciated.
Hi Rlamba, You managed to watch the video, now direct your mechanic to it and you can watch it together :)

  ;)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: redjohn2006 on January 04, 2019, 15:09:16
Hi guys. Would anyone still have the guide from Badger on how to replace the cable. Cheers
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nzenigma on January 04, 2019, 21:07:35
Hi guys. Would anyone still have the guide from Badger on how to replace the cable. Cheers

Yes, use our search engine
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on January 04, 2019, 21:23:14
Hi guys. Would anyone still have the guide from Badger on how to replace the cable. Cheers

Yes, use our search engine

Jeepers! which side of the bed did you get out of today. It is not always easy to use the search engine especially for a new member.

Hi guys. Would anyone still have the guide from Badger on how to replace the cable. Cheers
Welcome. I will try and find it for you. Is a link broken? (To the guide?)

Edit: Ok so i see the issue. You might be best to PM him. Hopefully he will respond. He only ever did the one post (in this thread and that was 2 years ago) With video links and other info in this thread you might be ok anyway.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nzenigma on January 05, 2019, 03:20:45
Hi guys. Would anyone still have the guide from Badger on how to replace the cable. Cheers

Yes, use our search engine

Jeepers! which side of the bed did you get out of today. It is not always easy to use the search engine especially for a new member.


Yes bit short on time and enthusiasm. If @redjohn2006  takes the time to start at page 1 and read on he will find plenty of posts that, put together, give a full picture. It isnt a hard job to do. The issue with fitting the ball is easiest to take torx driver to lock mech and remove it from door.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: highndry on April 08, 2019, 11:07:47
I too need to replace my driver's door cable.
I have followed advice from this thread and:

 :link: How do I remove the inner door skin? (http://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=23897.0)
 :link: HELP!!! Interior door panel (http://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=40442.0)
 :link: Replace Door Lock Actuator (http://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=50145.0)

I reached the point when the inner panel had to be pulled towards the hinges while wiggling up and down. This was supposed to unplug the legs of the white plastic moulding behind the panel from the latch actuator. Instead, the tips of the plastic pins which secure the moulding to the panel snapped off. This shows two broken tips stuck in the panel, with the third gone completely.

(https://i.imgur.com/zg1s1om.jpg)

The fact that this plastic plate no longer attaches to the inner panel appears to have no detrimental effect on operation of the door latch. It appears to be completely redundant.
I tried to pull the plastic plate away from the latch assembly without success. Having broken the securing pins with very little applied force, and fearing that all of the plastic components may have become brittle, I was reluctant to risk too much force.

(https://i.imgur.com/V4bF5M3.jpg)

I removed the three torx screws which secure the latch to the door edge, but could not move the latch assembly far enough away from the edge to gain access to the cable ends. Movement was restricted by the tangle of plastic mouldings which seem to link the latch mechanism to the outer door handle.

(https://i.imgur.com/Yo8TeDU.jpg)

Thinking that I needed to free the mechanism behind the outer door handle I removed the lock cylinder and handle. The mechanism is retained by a screw on the right, and tiny black plastic clips on the left.

(https://i.imgur.com/BK0n28K.jpg)

At this point I chickened-out in case the black plastic is as brittle as the white.

I'd appreciate advice from someone who has done this.

Do I have to release the external handle mechanism, and does it matter if the black clips break off?

Is it possible to leave the handle mechanism in place and detach the handle plastic from the latch plastic without too much force?

Thanks for any replies.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on April 08, 2019, 11:22:21
 :welcome: I can't help sorry. I used to be pretty good at DYI but as I've got older they often don't go to plan... I feel for you as I hate those fiddly jobs where things break...  :sweating:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nzenigma on April 08, 2019, 21:42:58
sorry mate , you have not read the links correctly. May not be all your fault, see below.

your mistake is illustrated in pix#4.... that bolt.

You should have removed the mech for the external handle.. Then every thing comes out with the inner panel.

I think you will now have to replace that broken part.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nzenigma on April 08, 2019, 22:00:39
@Dazzler

Mate the above posts illustrate my frustration.

Hi guys. Would anyone still have the guide from Badger on how to replace the cable. Cheers

Yes, use our search engine

Jeepers! which side of the bed did you get out of today. It is not always easy to use the search engine especially for a new member.


Yes bit short on time and enthusiasm. If @redjohn2006  takes the time to start at page 1 and read on he will find plenty of posts that, put together, give a full picture. It isnt a hard job to do. The issue with fitting the ball is easiest to take torx driver to lock mech and remove it from door.

There are plenty of links to this subject, but many posts are incomplete or just somebody's thought bubble.
It would take quite a bit of time to address or ?? delete the BS.

 On another matter I have tried to do this by compiling results in relation to alleged clutch vibration in the FD crdi. 
The cause remains unsubstantiated.
But a current poster's advisers seem determined to do what everyone has done and failed, since 2015. :crazy1:

So be it!  :disapp:

Hmmmm... I haven't had a road trip yet.  :undecided:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on April 08, 2019, 22:34:08

Hmmmm... I haven't had a road trip yet.  :undecided:

Point taken... sounds like you need to do one.  :winker:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nzenigma on April 08, 2019, 23:19:57

Hmmmm... I haven't had a road trip yet.  :undecided:

Point taken... sounds like you need to do one.  :winker:

Shortly, Poland in a Cactus  :wacko:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on April 09, 2019, 00:12:54

Hmmmm... I haven't had a road trip yet.  :undecided:

Point taken... sounds like you need to do one.  :winker:

Shortly, Poland in a Cactus  :wacko:

You are braver than me!  :scared:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: highndry on April 09, 2019, 07:26:38
Thanks, nzenigma.

I just hope I don't break the black plastic clips when freeing up & refitting the external handle mechanism.
I may get away with not replacing the broken white plastic part - as I say, it does not seem to matter that it is no longer connected to the steel panel.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: highndry on April 12, 2019, 21:56:52
Job done!

Clarification for those who follow after:

The screw on the right is through an open-sided hole in the door panel, so it is only necessary to loosen it. The gubbins behind then slides to the right and disengages from the door. The little black clips on the left that I was worried about just slide off, so no risk of breakage.

(https://i.imgur.com/BK0n28K.jpg)

This allows the entire latch assembly to come out. I propped it on top of the inner panel for ease of working.

(https://i.imgur.com/uwePAm0.jpg)

To unclip the white plastic moulding which secures the cable it is necessary to cut two slots. A small screwdriver can then be poked in, tip angled away from the cable centre. Rotation of the handle away from the centre moves the driver tip towards the centre, compressing the barb underneath. This must be done for each side, while wiggling the moulding until it comes free.

(https://i.imgur.com/JLnCnTT.jpg)

The final step is to pull the cable inner down until the spherical nipple is visible at top left of the aperture and a plate with a small hole slides into view. Insert a small screwdriver in the hole to prevent the mechanism from springing back up, then wiggle the cable to get the nipple out of its recess. Insert the nipple of the replacement cable in the recess and allow the plate to rotate back up while maintaining some tension on the cable inner. Finally, clip the new plastic moulding into place.

(https://i.imgur.com/xYhLP2y.jpg)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on April 12, 2019, 22:14:48
 :brilliant:  :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: EppingMaurice on April 14, 2019, 19:49:35
I came up against the very same Problem this afternoon I got the other panel off disconnected the window Tiptoes be operated position removing the metal inner door  but cannot for the life of me get the locking mechanism removed as it still connected to the outside handle I could see a screw coming through the door from the outside but I have no way of disconnecting the handle to actually get up at  The screw to loosen it
 Can anyone help me please
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: nzenigma on April 14, 2019, 21:03:10
I have no way of disconnecting the handle to actually get up at  The screw to loosen it
 Can anyone help me please

Mate you have to be kidding.  :wacko: :wacko:

 Only because you said please.... :scared:....

 I confirm it is still the 8mm bolt behind the rubber grommet , inside edge of the door.
I also believe after unscrewing it, the outer handle still comes free ( after 4 years of reporting this fact here)  :crazy1:

 :Ouch:  = last time !!
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Roblin on September 13, 2019, 08:39:39
I've just had the same issue on my 2011 i30 with the front passenger door. The problem was a break in the cable at the handle. A simple and cheap solution was to splice another cable into the existing one. I got a bike brake cable kit off eBay for under a fiver and used an electrical terminal block to link both cables together (see photo).
This method only requires the removal of the outer door panel and basic tools to  trim the existing and new cable.
(https://i.ibb.co/nRNphCf/20190912-183748.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N7dRwSp)

upload (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on September 13, 2019, 21:57:01
 :wlcome01: Roblin.  :brilliant: Hope it lasts! but a great idea.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: 1711JohnB on October 21, 2019, 09:18:12
Hi

Have an I30 Premium Diesel registered 2011. My door cable broke last week so contacted Hyundai who said that I had to purchase a full lock assembly at £244.00 ish. From this site, gave them the part number (Y813712R000 Cable Assy-FR DR I/S) and it cost £16.45 including VAT. Could have got it cheaper off eBay but so what, they had it by the next day. (he said that the part number did not show on his system as they only supply the full part including the lock).

Stripped down the door, took off the door handle, removed the window and took out the lock assembly fitted the new cable and re-assembled. When taking out the window, do not clean the marks where the clamps holds it into place. Use them to relocate the window in the correct place on re-assembly.

All it takes, is a bit of patience and a few simple tools.

Mine broke at the handle end so I was able to pull the cable to get to the anchor point inside the lock which if its allowed to spring back needs a couple of fine screwdrivers to first of all locate and pull it back against the spring then another to hold it in position whilst you put the ball end of the cable through the gap to anchor it.

When putting the handle back, make sure it engages with the mechanism inside or it will not work. (from experience)

Happy motoring

JohnB

 
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: otherclay on March 22, 2020, 17:33:50
I just replaced my door cable with the help of Badger's instructions.

I made this revised guide in case anyone still faces this issue: i30 Door Cable Change Instructions (https://www.dropbox.com/s/nf9oiiv4hf2kze7/i30%20Door%20Cable%20Change.pdf?dl=0)

Feel free to PM me if the link doesn't work.
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Shambles on March 22, 2020, 17:52:47
Thank you very much, otherclay :goodjob:

If it's ok with you I'll upload your excellent guide to one of my servers and make it available to members.

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Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Dazzler on March 23, 2020, 05:11:42
 :whsaid: Except I don't have a server..  :cool:
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: otherclay on March 24, 2020, 20:30:36
If it's ok with you I'll upload your excellent guide to one of my servers and make it available to members.

That's absolutely fine. Hope it helps someone out like Badger's original guide helped me!
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: Gerryp68 on June 24, 2020, 19:24:29
Hi and great instructions. I just replaced my cable and everything went smooth. Only problem was i could not get the 3 white plastic caps back in. I could hold the pierce in place with an allen wrench but could not press the caps in. They seende bigger than the opening and just would not go in. I left them out but was wondering if will eventually cause any problems
Title: Re: HOW TO: replace door cable (drivers door will not open from inside)
Post by: killieandy on August 27, 2021, 14:41:52
hi all new member here
firstly many many thanks for this post. as you can guess my driver door cable has just broken and came across this post when searching for a replacement cable. after reading this post and watching the videos i wanted to join and say thanks. hopefully i can be of help to others in the future. once again many thanks to all those that have contributed to this post and hopefully it will help me replace my cable. now its time to phone around and try and get a cable ordered
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