Low Battery causing other issues?

[TwinTurbo]

Just got in my G70 a couple of days ago. As I pressed the start button, the engine struggles to turn over. Once on, a "lka not working" message popped up and the check engine light came on. I tried backing the car out, and realized I did not have power steering. When I log into mygenesis.com I get Action Required: 1) Electronic Power Steering Problem Detected at 1,657 miles and 2) Engine Problem Detected at 1,657 miles. The application says the battery is at 51%.

Having had a WRX as my last car, I know that a low battery can cause havoc on the vehicle, so my question is: Has anyone else ran into this as a result of a low/dead battery?

 

[EdP]

Just got in my G70 a couple of days ago. As I pressed the start button, the engine struggles to turn over. Once on, a "lka not working" message popped up and the check engine light came on. I tried backing the car out, and realized I did not have power steering. When I log into mygenesis.com I get Action Required: 1) Electronic Power Steering Problem Detected at 1,657 miles and 2) Engine Problem Detected at 1,657 miles. The application says the battery is at 51%.

Having had a WRX as my last car, I know that a low battery can cause havoc on the vehicle, so my question is: Has anyone else ran into this as a result of a low/dead battery?

Not sure of those specific errors but yes, others ran into electronic errors with low battery. That goes for other models as well.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Not sure of those specific errors but yes, others ran into electronic errors with low battery. That goes for other models as well.

Well, they just picked her up---I'll let y'all know what happens.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Alrighty---so there's good news and bad news.

I got a call from my local Hyundai/Genesis dealer and they have found the problem. It appears that a rodent had chewed through some wires on the steering rack. This is obviously not covered under warranty and will have to be turned into insurance. Cost: $4600!!

I decided to drive to the dealership to see first hand what the issue was. It looks like a rodent has in fact chewed through some wiring. The interesting part is that it is a wire harness that has 2 distinct ends and also has a part number on it. When I asked the service person why we can't just replace the harness, she said the only way to get the harness is to buy the entire rack!! I asked that she follow up on Monday and get back to me. The part number on the harness was J5577-76200. Thoughts?

 

[EdP]

Alrighty---so there's good news and bad news.

I got a call from my local Hyundai/Genesis dealer and they have found the problem. It appears that a rodent had chewed through some wires on the steering rack. This is obviously not covered under warranty and will have to be turned into insurance. Cost: $4600!!

I decided to drive to the dealership to see first hand what the issue was. It looks like a rodent has in fact chewed through some wiring. The interesting part is that it is a wire harness that has 2 distinct ends and also has a part number on it. When I asked the service person why we can't just replace the harness, she said the only way to get the harness is to buy the entire rack!! I asked that she follow up on Monday and get back to me. The part number on the harness was J5577-76200. Thoughts?

Certainly seems dumb and costly to have to replace the entire assembly. I can understand having it as a unit if damaged in an accident but not for this.
Does your insurance cover it? How about homeowners?

 

[BadTrainDriver]

If what you pictured is the only damage, why can it not be repaired? Hell, I could repair that in thirty minutes and it would be good as new!

 

[TwinTurbo]

With regards to repair, they are claiming that it’s a safety issue and they will not repair it—understandable from a liability issue.

My insurance will probably cover it, but I agree, it’s a harness and has a part number. Genesis SHOULD be able to get one! I really don’t want a car with 1600 miles tampered with for no good reason.

 

[G70SD]

Just saw your post while researching the same issue that recently happened to my G70. My car has 12k and a rodent got the same wiring harness. Were you able to find anything out about a replacement harness or if your insurance covered it?