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Seeking Advice on 2011 Hyundai i10 Battery Weakness and Flickering Lights Issues

Weak battery when starting the engine

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Dim or flickering lights

Hey! I'm having a strange issue with my 2011 Hyundai i10 with a gasoline engine. Lately, the battery seems weak during start-ups and the lights have been dimming and flickering. I'm suspecting undervoltage might be tossing a curveball here but not totally sure. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Any tips on how to pinpoint the problem, or how it was resolved if you took it to a mechanic? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

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HenBeck91

Hey! I got ya! Had a similar gig with my 2009 Hyundai Getz not long ago - same brand, similar age, so pretty close enough, right? I wouldn't say I'm a mechanical Einstein, but I have some experience under my belt. Took it to my go-to garage, and yep, turned out to be a wonky battery! Annoying to fix but we managed. They switched it out and boom, problem solved - set me back by 290 Euro though. Just a shout-out: could you share more about your car? Like its mileage, last maintenance date, and if there were any recent electrical additions? Might help me get a better feel of what you're dealing with. All the best!

Romein (Author)

Hey, thanks for getting back to me! The car's been driven for about 71058KM up to now. She had her last maintenance check a couple of months ago - they did the standard routine, but no flags were raised. Can't recall adding any funky electric gadgets recently either. Maybe I should also ask around for a reputable mechanic around here - it could definitely turn out to be a battery thing like you said. 290 Euro is a bit of a setback but better this than being left high and dry on some road, eh? Cheers!

HenBeck91

Hey there! We're quite similar in terms of the car's situation. My Getz was around 75K KM when I had the battery problem. Seeing your ride's mileage, it's not a far-off possibility that the battery would succumb to some wear and tear. Your maintenance seems to be timely, and with no new electric gizmos added recently, the chances of a battery issue do go up, you know? It's always better to head to the garage before getting stranded. The invoice is a punch in the gut but it beats running into a gigantic issue down the line! I'd strongly suggest you to find a local mechanic you trust or ask a if they can recommend one. Let's get that Hyundai of yours back in tip-top shape! Keep us posted, ya? Take it easy!

Romein (Author)

You're a champ! I’ve got to agree, based on what we've talked about and considering my car's age and mileage - crap, I think it does sound like a battery problem. Honestly, you just confirmed my original suspicion. I appreciate the advice, really do. Looks like it's time to ring up a few friends and find a honest-to-goodness local mechanic. I can handle a slap from a 290-euro invoice if it means smooth sailing afterwards. Will sure keep you in the loop once I suss out what's up with my Hyundai. Cheers for lending an ear and sharing your wisdom! Later!

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