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Instruments - Cluster Display Distortion

Group: ELECTRICAL

Number: 11-BE-005

Date: FEBRUARY 2011

Model: (CM) SANTA FE

Subject
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER TEMPORARY
DISTORTION DURING PDI

DESCRIPTION:

This bulletin provides procedures on how to inspect and/or repair vehicles which could experience slight distortion in the instrument cluster display.

VEHICLES AFFECTED:

Model: 2011 MY Santa Fe

SERVICE/INSPECTION PROCEDURE:





1. When removing the plastic film from the instrument cluster display, a static charge can build up (depending on weather conditions) and discharge onto the electronic display.





2. When this occurs - small black lines will form on the display. This is temporary.

3. Allow 2~3 minutes time to pass for the black lines to dissipate. If black lines (distortion) are still present, have the instrument cluster replaced under normal warranty.