How to Turn On Bluetooth in Older Hyundai Models?

[OSabrina]

Turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone and set the phone's Bluetooth to 'Visible to All' or 'Discoverable' or 'Open for Detection'. Search for Bluetooth devices on your phone, and once found, select it to pair and connect. Once the pairing is completed, the connection is successful. After a successful Bluetooth connection, you can make and receive calls or enjoy music via the car's Bluetooth system.

[DelMorgan]

Last time I drove my friend's older Hyundai, it took me a while to figure out the Bluetooth. First, make sure the audio system is in standby mode by pressing the MODE button on the left side of the steering wheel multiple times to toggle. Then, press and hold the TEL button for about 3 seconds until the audio system prompts for pairing mode. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth to search for devices and connect to one named HYUNDAI_MOBILE. For first-time use, you might need to enter the default password 0000. Remember that older cars have slower connection speeds, so don't rush to operate after pressing. Some models require ejecting the CD first before entering Bluetooth mode, which is quite an annoying design. Once connected, you can use the steering wheel buttons to skip tracks when playing music from your phone, though it occasionally disconnects and requires re-pairing.

[DelHolden]

Here's how I connect Bluetooth in my old Elantra. First, start the car to power up the infotainment system, then locate the button with a phone icon (probably near the left knob). Press it to make the screen display 'phone ready', then immediately turn on your phone's Bluetooth and refresh the device list. Look for a device named 'CAR KIT' or 'HMC DEVICE' and tap to connect. If it doesn't show up, turn the car key to ACC position and try again. Don't panic if prompted for a PIN - default codes are usually 1234 or 0000. Once connected, mark it as a trusted device in your phone's Bluetooth settings for automatic connection next time. To make calls, press the talk button on the steering wheel - sound quality might have some static (typical for older cars).

[AdalineAnn]

The Bluetooth setup for older Hyundai models indeed requires several steps: 1. Ensure the audio system is turned off (the red light should be on). 2. Simultaneously press and hold the FM and CD buttons for five seconds until you hear a beep. 3. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth and search for the BLUETOOTH_HYUNDAI device. 4. After pairing, press the voice button on the steering wheel to initiate the connection. Note: Avoid blocking the central control signal with the air vents. Once connected, call quality is better than music playback, as playing music may produce slight background noise. If unused for a long time, it might not connect, requiring a reset of the car module: disconnect the negative battery terminal for ten minutes. If the device cannot be found no matter what, it's likely a Bluetooth module malfunction requiring repair.

[MacIan]

There are two scenarios here: older models with a screen and versions with only buttons. For those with a screen, press the MEDIA button to enter the menu, select BT SETUP, and use the volume knob to scroll down to PAIR DEVICE. For models without a screen, long-press the phone button on the steering wheel, wait for the beep tone to change, then operate your phone. Samsung phones often recognize it as the CAR AUDIO model, while Apple devices display the vehicle model name. Older car Bluetooth only supports call audio and cannot transmit music; to listen to music, you'll need to purchase a separate cigarette lighter Bluetooth receiver. If you encounter connection issues, try deleting all historical pairing records from your phone, close all car doors, and try again. For imported models before 2010, the password might be 3355.

[DeHazel]

I'm quite familiar with retrofitting Bluetooth modules in older Hyundai models. If your car has an AUX port (usually located in the glove compartment), the easiest solution is to buy a $30 Bluetooth receiver and plug it in. For older factory-equipped Bluetooth models: With the engine off, simultaneously press the RADIO and DISC buttons - the Bluetooth indicator on the dashboard will flash. Then enable Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the device name starting with HMC. The default password is 8888; if three incorrect attempts occur, perform a factory reset by pulling the 15A Audio fuse from the fuse box. After connection, you'll need to manually switch to Bluetooth audio every startup by pressing the MEDIA button to select BT mode. Note that older car Bluetooth systems have short range - placing your phone in the cup holder ensures stable connection.