B Pillar Vents

[tjc78]

Hey everyone with early build 09s. Have you had trouble with the vinyl on the interior b pillars getting damaged? Mine was replaced once under warranty and started to get damaged again. The dealer said it was a one time replacement, so I felt as if I was out of luck.

As it turns out I had a loaner 2010 Genesis and found out that there was a new style of vent cover that wraps the pillar and prevents the damage in the vulnerable area. In my case it actually covered the bad part. After some digging I was able to obtain the part #s and order them. They were dirt cheap $7.00 each and took about 5 minutes to replace.

I'll let the pictures do the talking from here.

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

What caused the damage?
(To be honest, I never knew they existed in my 26 months of leasership. )

 

[viguanna]

What caused the damage?
(To be honest, I never knew they existed in my 26 months of leasership. )

Hmmmm Thats interesting. No damage on mine yet.....But I do make a habit of not keeping things in my back pockets or coat pockets. I try to not wear my motorcycle chain style belt anymore either....Like I did in the '80s.

I plan on keeping my Genny for a long time so if mine gets messed up somehow at least I know there is a cheap repair available. Thanks for the research and info tjc78!

 

[ctrcbob]

Hmmmm Thats interesting. No damage on mine yet.....But I do make a habit of not keeping things in my back pockets or coat pockets. I try to not wear my motorcycle chain style belt anymore either....Like I did in the '80s.

I plan on keeping my Genny for a long time so if mine gets messed up somehow at least I know there is a cheap repair available. Thanks for the research and info tjc78!

1. Because I'm never in the back seat, I have not looked at those vents in a couple years. I'll look when I have a chance to see which type I have and the condition of the area around the vents.

2. As for the motorcycle chain that connects from my belt to my billfold, I still use it only because as I get older, I find I drop my billfold on the floor when I drop my pants in the bathroom.
This is only one of the things that happens to you when you get OLD.

 

[crhbobby]

Mine was damaged when I bought my Genesis used. The difference is that mine was worn towards the top of the vent. I posted pics of mine from about a year ago. The dealer replaced it under warranty. I asked if we could upgrade it to the newer kind that has hard plastic instead of vinyl - they said it would be impossible. Now I know I can replace it should it wear again! Thanks! I also will note that when I bought my 09 Genesis, there was an Equus in the showroom that had the SAME problem - however this was August 09' - so the Equus was the pre-American production Equus.

I think the damage is caused my your rear end rubbing against it when you get in and out of the car. Mine is still fine after they replaced it. I would think if it wore through again - they should replace it under warranty. I believe they had to replace the whole b-pillar section that is covered in vinyl. I am glad to know that for 7 bucks I can fix it later.


Bob

 

[wallymn]

interesting, I have a 4.6 2009 no damage yet , not sure I like how "fat" the new cover is but I can see it would provide more protection..

 

[tjc78]

Mine was damaged when I bought my Genesis used. The difference is that mine was worn towards the top of the vent. I posted pics of mine from about a year ago. The dealer replaced it under warranty. I asked if we could upgrade it to the newer kind that has hard plastic instead of vinyl - they said it would be impossible. Now I know I can replace it should it wear again! Thanks! I also will note that when I bought my 09 Genesis, there was an Equus in the showroom that had the SAME problem - however this was August 09' - so the Equus was the pre-American production Equus.

I think the damage is caused my your rear end rubbing against it when you get in and out of the car. Mine is still fine after they replaced it. I would think if it wore through again - they should replace it under warranty. I believe they had to replace the whole b-pillar section that is covered in vinyl. I am glad to know that for 7 bucks I can fix it later.


Bob

They did replace the whole pillar section for me too. I never would have known the larger cover existed if it wasn't for having a loaner 2010.

I think I figured out exactly what damages it. If you are tall and have the seat all the way back, the rivets on your jeans is what must do it. I never have anything in my back pockets so I can't imagine what else it is.

 

[ctrcbob]

1. Because I'm never in the back seat, I have not looked at those vents in a couple years. I'll look when I have a chance to see which type I have and the condition of the area around the vents.

2. As for the motorcycle chain that connects from my belt to my billfold, I still use it only because as I get older, I find I drop my billfold on the floor when I drop my pants in the bathroom.
This is only one of the things that happens to you when you get OLD.

I checked mine yesterday. Original old style vents. Still looks like new. No damage to the area.