Hyundai i-30: Emergency Call System / Emergency Call (eCall) Unit

Hyundai i30 (PD) 2018-2024 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Emergency Call System / Emergency Call (eCall) Unit

Components and components location

Component

Repair procedures

Removal

If RED LED is on, check the eCall system with the diagnostic tools.

–	The eCall unit.

–	The Back-up Battery (BUB).

–	The eCall speaker and MIC.

–	The eCall antenna and Roof antenna.

•	Take care not to scratch the cluster fascia panel and related parts.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Be careful to store and handle the crash pad when removing/installing because lubricant and oil can leave a stain on the trim.

eCall Unit

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Refer the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

3.	Disconnect the ecall unit connector (A).

4.	Remove the ecall unit (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nuts.

eCall Speaker

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.	Remove the glove box housing . (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")

4.	Remove the ecall speaker (A) after loosening the mounting nut.h

Replacement

eCall Unit Back Up Battery (BUB)

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the eCall Unit.

3.	If it is necessary to replace the back-up battery (A), remove the back-up battery after removing the back-up battery cover (B).

Installation

If RED LED is on, check the eCall system with the diagnostic tools.

–	The eCall unit.

–	The Back-up Battery (BUB).

–	The eCall speaker and MIC.

–	The eCall antenna and Roof antenna.

eCall Unit

1.	Install the eCall unit.

2.	Install the main crash pad assembly.

3.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

eCall Speaker

1.	Install the eCall speaker.

2.	Install the main crash pad assembly.

3.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Inspection

Inspecting Back-Up Battery

Back-up battery (BUB) embedded in the eCall system has a finite lifespan and using it for a long time may decrease its charging/discharging performance.

The back-up battery guarantees the operation of the eCall system when the vehicle battery cannot be used due to an accident. Be sure to inspect the back-up battery if the red LED turns on and replace it if necessary.

•	Refer to the owner's manual for the Back-Up Battery (BUB) replacement cycle.

•	The eCall system is aimed to place an urgent call to the call center during an emergency. Arbitrarily removing or operating the system components may affect the safety of people and may result in false notification of an accident to the emergency call center.

•	The red LED turns on when there is a problem with the eCall system.

•	If one or more DTCs for the eCall system are issued, check the eCall system(Unit, Button(Built in overhead console), Speaker, Antenna) by diagnostic tools.

Inspection with Diagnostic Tools

In the eCall system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system.

The diagnostic system provides the following information.

1)	Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number (DTC)

2)	Current data : Checking the system input/output data state

1.	Select the "Car Model" and the "eCall System" to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.

2.	To inquire the cause of trouble for each module by self diagnosis, select 'Diagnostic Trouble Code'.

3.	Select the 'Current Data' menu to check the current state of the input/output data.

eCall System Reset

The eCall System Reset function is to reset when eCall is locked or stopped.

•	The eCall System Reset function may result a faise call to the PSAP (Public Safety Answering point) and it also may cause a malfunction to the system, therefore, the unauthorized use of this function is strictly prohibited.

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Connect the diagnostic tools.

3.	Turn the ignition switch ON without the engine running.

4.	Select the "Car Model" and "S/W Management".

5.	Select the "eCall System Reset"

6.	Follow the screen instructions to perform the "eCall System Reset".

eCall Parameter Download

eCall Parameter Download is used to change the parameter value of the eCall law in Europe.

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Connect the diagnostic tools.

3.	Turn the ignition switch ON without the engine running.

4.	Select the "Car Model" and "S/W Management".

5.	Select the "eCall Parameter Download"

6.	Follow the screen instructions to perform the "eCall Parameter Download".

Description and operation

Description Emergency Call (eCall) When an accident occurs or the user's request is detected, it notifies the call center of the vehicle status using the wireless network so that the center can provide necessary emergency service...

Emergency Call (eCall) Button

Components and components location Component Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal...

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