Start Button - Is there a ghost in there?

[phil1924]

OK - Genesis 2012 will try to explain as simply as I can. I have an intermittent problem with the start button. SOMETIMES when I push it (foot on brake, key in my pocket) nothing happens. The seat reverts to the 2nd setting and I have to actually open the driver door, touch the seat button on the door, put my foot on the brake and push the button again. Sometimes this happens 4 and 5 times before the car starts. The brake also feels tight under my foot...I know this sounds strange but am hoping for an answer. Thanks.

 

[Southern Boy]

Might be the interlock switch in the brake pedal circuit is intermittent.

Whatever, why worry about it, just take it back to the dealer the car is still under warrantee if you have <50K miles on it.

 

[Billfz1]

OK - Genesis 2012 will try to explain as simply as I can. I have an intermittent problem with the start button. SOMETIMES when I push it (foot on brake, key in my pocket) nothing happens. The seat reverts to the 2nd setting and I have to actually open the driver door, touch the seat button on the door, put my foot on the brake and push the button again. Sometimes this happens 4 and 5 times before the car starts. The brake also feels tight under my foot...I know this sounds strange but am hoping for an answer. Thanks.

Phil,
There is a recall on several models for the brake interlock switch. Since the engine management system must see the brake depressed before starting you are very likely to have that problem. Go in ask about the recall and hae them at least check the switch. Very likely to be the problem. in another thread one guy said he just pushed and let off the brake pedal a few times. if your car then starts get that switch replaced!
Bill