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Hyundai Repair: Hyundai electrical, hyundai elantra, radio problem
hyundai elantra, radio problem, foreign materials: Hello Kevin, Check all the connectors and wires underneath the both front seats. Make sure they are secure. Sometimes foreign materials goes under the seats and pulls the wires.For the radio, I think it is internal radio problem but check connector of the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai electrical problem, electrical lubricant, hyundai elantra
electrical lubricant, hyundai elantra, clock position: Hello Chris, It sounds like an intermittent short on the harness caused all these problems. Check all the fuses (under dash and engine compartment). I do not know the year of your vehicle but on 2001 and 2002 Elantras , we had water leak problem on the front/right...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai electrical, amp fuse, fuel guage
amp fuse, fuel guage, proper polarity: You ve definitely got a short somewhere in the circuit, but because of the number of things powered by this fuse, you ll probably need to do significant diagnosis to determine the cause. If you re able to read a schematic and perform electrical diagnosis,...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai excel 99 model, hyundai excel, simple matter
hyundai excel, simple matter, hinges: This should be simple enough to do. The hardest part will probably be preparing the wiring to the door, if you have any. If you do, you ll need to disconnect the harness connectors inside the car and pull through the hole in the body so that they re free....
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai excel has low power, automatic transmition, hyundai excel
automatic transmition, hyundai excel, torque converter: You definitely have a performance issue with your engine. Installing a turbo will probably have little effect until your engine performance problem is fixed. Once common problem with 86- 89 Excels was clogging of the front catalytic converter. If you...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Fuel Tank Air Filter - 2005 XG350L, charcoal canister, tank air
charcoal canister, tank air, canister filter: I believe Hyundai is referring to the Charcoal Canister filter. It s located with the canister at the left rear corner of the vehicle. You ll need to remove one or two 12mm bolts/nuts to lower the canister assembly. You ll then need to separate the canister...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Galloper backfiring, hyundai galloper, carbureted vehicles
hyundai galloper, carbureted vehicles, deceleration: If your mechanic should not figure out the problem, then you should change mechanics. While I m not specifically familiar with the Galloper, the statements below are general and most likely apply to your vehicle). It s quite possible, however, that there...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai hafl shaft, grease job, needle rollers
grease job, needle rollers, shaft assembly: The rocker arms are underneath the valve cover in the engine. I m not sure what repairs were done, but if they involved removing and reinstalling the axle, the rocker arm wasn t why the axle was removed. You probably won t be able to find the individual...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai hesitates, throttle position sensor, bosch platinum
throttle position sensor, bosch platinum, sensor readings: Presumably, you needed to disconnect the throttle and cruise cables to remove the plenum. Check the cable adjustment. There should be a little slack when the throttle is closed. If that s okay, you might wish to break out a voltmeter and check your throttle...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Lantra 1.8 si `p reg`, hyundai lantra, hyundai service
hyundai lantra, hyundai service, abs brake: Anytime the ABS lamp is on, that indicates the ABS system has detected a problem. In the U.S., the brake warning lamp and the parking brake lamp are the same lamp, and can be controlled by the ABS module. You ll need to take your car to a Hyundai service...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Lantra 1998 2.0, hyundai lantra, clutch release
hyundai lantra, clutch release, clutch pedal: What you describe here would be consistent with a failed throwout bearing. As it began to wear, it started screeching. Eventually, as it wore too much, it pulled out of the pressure plate. That would cause your clutch release cylinder to be extended, resulting...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Lantra gearbox removal, hyundai lantra, throwout bearing
hyundai lantra, throwout bearing, speed gearbox: The (E)Lantra uses a pull type clutch pressure plate, so the release fork is stuck in the throwout bearing and not allowing you to separate the transmission from the engine. You ll need to remove the throwout bearing release fork shaft lever from the shaft...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Lantra Headlights, adobe svg viewer, hyundai lantra
adobe svg viewer, hyundai lantra, low beams: Okay, gotcha. If it s causing the full beam to stay on, then it s likely the headlamp switch is shorted. If you want to do some diagnosis rather than just taking a guess, I d recommend getting a free account at www.hmaservice.com (requires Internet...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Latra 99 - Warm starts, fuel management systems, latra
fuel management systems, latra, horrible time: First, I d recommend checking to see if any diagnostic trouble codes are stored in the engine control module (ECM). Even if your check engine lamp is not on, there may be a pending code indicating the nature of the problem. Presuming your car cranks but...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai makes intermittant thunking sound, loose tie, seat area
loose tie, seat area, ball joint: A noise that appears to be in the seat area is probably not a trans problem, More likley a loose tie rod or ball joint. As far as the Timing belt goes, YES change it ASAP. And while it s at the shop ask them about the noise. That would be your best course...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai OBD II Specific code and what can I do?, obd ii, gas tank
obd ii, gas tank, leak detection: It sounds like you truly have a small leak in the evaporative system. It could be in the purge control valve, the leak detection pump, the canister, the tank, or any of the evaporative piping and hoses. You can try to find this yourself, but in most cases...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai power steering pump stalls, hyundai elantra gls, hyundai elantra
hyundai elantra gls, hyundai elantra, power steering fluid: Check your alternator belt as well. If you look closely, you ll see that the water pump provides the power to drive the power steering pump. The water pump is driven by the alternator belt. In fact, the alternator belt needs to be quite tight to keep it...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Rear View Mirror, rear view mirror, mirror base
rear view mirror, mirror base, windshield: The bracket on the windshield is glued in place and should not be able to move. The mirror base slides into the windshield bracket. It s possible either that the mirror pivot ball is loose or the base is loose. To access either, you ll need to remove...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Repair 1996 Follow Up, timing belt tensioner, balance shaft
timing belt tensioner, balance shaft, hyundai repair: A mechanic who is looking out for your interests should advise you to replace the balance shaft belt as well. The balance shaft belt tensioner pulley sometimes fails, but I would recommend inspecting when replacing the balance shaft belt and replacing only...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai radio, hyundai sante fe, oem radios
hyundai sante fe, oem radios, spray cans: Hello Jamie, Those radios are hard to fix. even us as Hyundai Technicians do not disassemble them. There is one thing that you can try. There is a sensor which senses the cd and picks it up.Sometimes it gets dusty and can not see cds. Try to use one of those...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai rear glass, blown fuses, heat vent
blown fuses, heat vent, glass companies: personally I dont do glass work except on side windows it just isnt worth the effort. actually I have never had to replace a back glass with a defogger.so I am not sure how the connections are made back there. If you call around and shop it you will these...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai repairs, hydraulic lifters, head gasket
hydraulic lifters, head gasket, oil hole: If the repairs were completed properly, then you d experience no future problems as a result. If not, then you could have timing belt or other engine problems. If a valve was bent, it would require removal of the cylinder head where the valve was located...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sanota Hesitation 2001 4cyl., crank sensor, bolt hole
crank sensor, bolt hole, output speed: Additional follow-up: After doing some more thinking about this, I recalled some instances where I ve seen the surging you re describing by a loose or broken air intake bellows. That could also be a cause of the P0171 code. You should make sure the bellows...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe 2001, hyundai santa fe, obd ii code reader
hyundai santa fe, obd ii code reader, transmission control module: What happened was that your transmission control module (TCM) saw something irregular and put your transmission in failsafe (third gear only). When this happened, it also requested the engine control module (ECM) to turn on the check engine lamp. Reading...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe 2005 Gas Mileage, hyundai santa fe, mileage figures
hyundai santa fe, mileage figures, gas mileage: Actually, the figures you report are for the four cylinder with a five speed transmission. The 2.7 is EPA rated at 19/25 for the 2WD and 18/23 for the 4WD. Presuming you did what s considered highway driving (steady speed, little acceleration, no stop-and-go),...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe CD Player, hyundai santa fe, auto change
hyundai santa fe, auto change, change mode: According to Hyundai, Er1 means that power was off when the cd player was in auto-change mode. The listed remedy is to cycle power to the CD player (i.e. remove the fuse or disconnect the battery). I d recommend leaving power disconnected for 10 minutes...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe Front End Knocks, sway bar bushings, hyundai santa fe
sway bar bushings, hyundai santa fe, ball joints: This definitely rings a bell. There s a technical service bulletin (TSB) about a knocking noise over rough surfaces at slow speeds. There are redesigned sway bar bushings and brackets to correct this condition. It s TSB# 02-50-010. You can read the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe Hood release, hyundai santa fe, hood latch
hyundai santa fe, hood latch, vice grips: Unfortunately, there is no emergency release. You might first try using vice grips on the release cable. This may give you enough leverage. If not, you ll need to try to engineer some way to release the hood latch through the grille. Once you get the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe Radio Problem, hyundai santa fe, electrical diagnosis
hyundai santa fe, electrical diagnosis, radio problem: Depending on which radio system you have, the problem could be with the radio, the amp, a shorted speaker, or a shorted speaker wire. Since you re still within the warranty period for both the radio and all the other components of the system, I d recommend...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe rotors, hyundai santa fe, hyundai dealer
hyundai santa fe, hyundai dealer, coefficient of friction: Typically, the issue is overheating of the rotors. If the brake system isn t keeping the brakes partially applied, then the issue is with the conditions under which the car is driven. Unfortunately, we need brakes when we need them and there s not much we...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe spark plugs, hyundai santa fe, ngk spark plug
hyundai santa fe, ngk spark plug, bosch platinum: According to the shop manual and the owner s manual I currently have available, the correct NGK spark plug is PGR5C-11. This plug will have a 13/16 hex. I don t have any information on the Bosch plugs, so even if you were to give me the specific number...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa Fe -Transmission Problems, hyunda santa fe, hyundai santa fe
hyunda santa fe, hyundai santa fe, torque converter: It s pretty doubtful it s the torque converter. A failed torque converter would cause sluggish acceleration. The oil pump has a greater possibility, but we should concentrate on basics before suggesting expensive possibilities. Has the gearshift issue been...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Santa fe GLS 2.7 V6, hyundai santa fe, air fuel mixture
hyundai santa fe, air fuel mixture, santa fe gls: Hello, Each bank has 2 O2 sensors. Upper (before catalytic convertor ) and lower(after cat.conv.). This code is a specific hyundai code and indicates upper and lower O2 sensors can not read each other correctly and that s why can not adjust the air/fuel mixture....
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sante Fe Error Code, hyundai sante fe, emission system
hyundai sante fe, emission system, fuel tank: P0446 indicates excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system. There s nothing that would be done during an oil change that would cause this code to set, so I think you re looking at a coincidence. It s possible the problem occurred due to overfilling...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sante Fe Problem, hyundai sante fe, trouble code
hyundai sante fe, trouble code, ecm: This sounds like a transmission-related issue. When the TCM detects a problem, it will store a trouble code and request the ECM to turn on the check engine lamp. If you can tell me the trouble codes from the engine and transmission computers, I should be...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai SanteFe 2002, hyundai santefe, timing belt
hyundai santefe, timing belt, cylinder engine: Since your later question indicates you have a four cylinder, I d suspect the timing belt as the most likely culprit. While I don t have a good idea of the noise you heard, the timing belt on the 4 cylinder engine is prone to failure near the required maintenance...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 1996 timing belt tension pulley, hyundai sonata, hyundai dealer
hyundai sonata, hyundai dealer, belt tension: I HOPE THIS HELPS IT IS ALOT TO READ BUT TELLS YOU EVERYTHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE..... TSB (TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ) SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Sonata 1995-1997 GROUP Engine Mechanical System Timing System REPAIR Auto Tensioner...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2.5 V6 1999 manual won't start, coolant temperature sensor, air flow sensor
coolant temperature sensor, air flow sensor, crankshaft sensor: I d suspect a faulty coolant temperature sensor. It can make the mixture so rich that the car won t start as well as explain the smoke from the exhaust. But this is still mostly a guess. Could be a problem with the air flow sensor or the air intake bellows...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2000, hundai sonata, hyundai sonata
hundai sonata, hyundai sonata, battery voltage: Is there anything at an if not an you try it a few times an then goes can be a the ing switch,an if you have alarme on it then that can couse that also its high resestance in the wireing for that but the other can just the switch there is a easy thing to try...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2002, hyundai sonata 2002, hyundai sonata
hyundai sonata 2002, hyundai sonata, socket set: If you re competent with a socket set, pliers, and a screwdriver, you can probably service the canister and filter yourself. It s located at the left rear corner of the vehicle. Figuring out whether that s that actual problem is much trickier, however....
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2002, hyundai sonata 2002, transmission control module
hyundai sonata 2002, transmission control module, hyundai sonata: It s doubtful this is caused by a fuel pump or filter or anything else that would cause a low fuel pressure problem. Low fuel pressure manifests itself most when the most fuel is required, on acceleration. I d suspect perhaps a transmission problem or...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2002 doesn't start all the time, hyundai sonata 2002, hyundai service
hyundai sonata 2002, hyundai service, electricity problem: Hello again, These two codes are completely seperate codes.Also, your no re-start problem is not related to any of them. P0455 is basically telling us that your evap system has a large leak. This might be caused by a missing or loose gas cap, faulty purge...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2002 Rear door, hyundai sonata 2002, hyundai sonata
hyundai sonata 2002, hyundai sonata, safety lock: Before you take anything apart, check your child safety lock. It s possible it was bumped when someone got in/out of the car. If you do need to remove the door trim panel to have a look, it s not that difficult. You ll need a small screwdriver or pick...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2002, hyundai sonata 2002, fuel vapors
hyundai sonata 2002, fuel vapors, hyundai sonata: This is a sign that your fuel tank isn t venting properly. Typically, it accompanies a check engine lamp and diagnostic trouble code P0449. Frequent causes are a clogged canister or canister filter. But there could be a problem anywhere in the system...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2004 rotors, rotor surface, hyundai sonata
rotor surface, hyundai sonata, heavy hammer: The only thing you need now is brute force. Often the rotors rust in place, making them difficult to remove. If you re replacing them, go ahead and use a heavy hammer to knock them free. If you intend on reusing them, I recommend using a heavy plastic or...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata 2006 a/c does not work, hyundai sonata 2006, powertrain control module
hyundai sonata 2006, powertrain control module, hyundai sonata: The engine stalling is rather disturbing. Just for that problem, you should make a timely visit to your local dealer for warranty service. It s possible that the PCM (powertrain control module) sees or has seen something that has made it turn off the air...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata Auto 96 Australia, hyundai sonata, forward gears
hyundai sonata, forward gears, transmission overhaul: Because you describe backfiring and popping, I have some concern that you may have an engine performance issue that causes you to think the transmission is slipping. If that s the case, it should apply in reverse as well as first gear. If your problem exists...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata Check Engine Light, 2002 hyundai sonata, car fax report
2002 hyundai sonata, car fax report, hyundai sonata: Recall 066 won t have anything to do with the check engine lamp. In order to tell you what may be going on with the check engine lamp, I ll need to know what the code is. If you need a fuel cap, it s possible the fuel cap is causing the code. If the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata electric light wiring, adobe svg viewer, hyundai products
adobe svg viewer, hyundai products, hyundai sonata: Okay. The headlamp switch grounds the headlamp relays. There s a high and a low beam relay, so the fact that one side works means the switch and relay are working. If you check the headlamp connector, you should have high beam power in the green/white...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata headlight change, 2002 hyundai sonata, headlamp assembly
2002 hyundai sonata, headlamp assembly, alignment tab: I ll assume you want to change the bulbs, not the headlamps themselves. I ve listed the steps below to change the bulbs. Both sides use the same procedure. If you wanted information on replacing the whole headlamp assembly, let me know; I ll be happy to...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata Power Steering Hose, power steering rack, power steering hose
power steering rack, power steering hose, hyundai sonata: You ll need to pull the air box out to access the fittings on the power steering rack, and you ll need to take both lines loose-- they re somewhat intertwined, and you won t be able to get one out without taking the other loose. Other than that, you pretty...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata Power Window Repair, plastic pulley, hyundai sonata
plastic pulley, hyundai sonata, internet explorer: You ll need to replace the window regulator. If you look closely enough, you ll see that the plastic pulley piece on the top of the regulator is broken. If you ve managed to get the door panel off, you shouldn t have much trouble replacing the regulator....
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata Radio, hyundai sonata, antenna cable
hyundai sonata, antenna cable, tape player: The only way to provide input to the radio would be through a tape player adapter or through the antenna lead. You could install into the antenna cable lead where it plugs into the back of the radio. Details for removing the radio to access the antenna cable...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata Wiper relay problem, hyundai sonata, fuse block
hyundai sonata, fuse block, hyundai dealer: Hi, Mike. You ll need to do some testing to find the problem. I ll send you to www.hmaservice.com first. If you can read an electrical schematic, it ll be helpful. You ll need to register for a free account and the site will only work with Internet Explorer....
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata Won't Shift on it's own, throttle position sensor, transmission control module
throttle position sensor, transmission control module, sensor tps: There s more than a computer reset involved. Reset simply implies clearing the diagnostic trouble codes and perhaps clearing the learned adaptive values. This won t solve your issue unless the problem causing the code to set in the first place is repaired....
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonata, camshaft sensor, camshaft timing
camshaft sensor, camshaft timing, hyundai sonata: The code for the camshaft sensor will set if a camshaft is out of time. The car will also run like you describe if a camshaft is out of time. I d recommend rechecking the camshaft timing to make sure it s correct. Do you know if you have the 2.4L 4 cyl...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sonota, hyundai sonota, 2002 hyundai sonata
hyundai sonota, 2002 hyundai sonata, fuel vapors: Hello Treva, Code P0449 and hard to start after filling the tank are related and pointing the same part: Evap Purge Solenoid Valve. That solenoid is partially or fully stuck open and allows fuel vapors to travel into the intake manifold.That causes hard to...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai & Speed Sensor Problem, hyundai sante fe, shift cable
hyundai sante fe, shift cable, speed sensor: P0715 indicates there s a problem with the signal received from the input speed sensor. P1529 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) requested the engine control module (ECM) to turn on the check engine lamp. The input speed sensor is located...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Sputters While Idiling, hyundai accent, maf sensor
hyundai accent, maf sensor, mile trips: Hello Ariana, If you are certain that MAF sensor installed correctly (not backward and seating fine) then you need to check for any trouble code stored in the system. It sounds like a back-fire and fuel pump or fuel filter would not cause that. It can be...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai sonata 2005, hog ring pliers, hyundai sonata 2005
hog ring pliers, hyundai sonata 2005, adjustment screws: I m really no fan of the Hyundai shop manuals. There are many errors, and only a small fraction of them ever get corrected through the issuance of a technical service bulletin. But since it s the best thing we have available, it s what we deal with. ...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai no spark, crankshaft sensor, crank sensor
crankshaft sensor, crank sensor, remote possibilities: The check engine lamp is a good sign that the computer is probably operating properly. Your crankshaft sensor has an o-ring on it. Sometimes when replacing the sensor, the o-ring on the old sensor stays in the engine block and then the new sensor won t...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai surges, hyundai sonota, throttle position sensor
hyundai sonota, throttle position sensor, voltage response: Something s wrong. If I recall correctly that this has the three wire sensor, one is ground, one is a 5V reference from the computer, and the third should be the return signal from about 0.5V closed throttle to near 5V open throttle. At this point, your...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Terracan 2006 clutch disc, clutch master cylinder, clutch components
clutch master cylinder, clutch components, clutch disc: Hi, Kathryn. I cannot give you specific information about the Terracan because it s not available in the U.S., but I ll give you general information about clutches and do my best to give you the information you want. First, without seeing your clutch,...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiberon Low Beam Lights, hyundai tiberon, low beams
hyundai tiberon, low beams, fog lights: You ll first want to make sure the headlamps and your electrical system are operating properly. 1. Make sure the correct bulb is installed. 2. Make sure the lens is in good condition. 3. Make sure the bulb is installed properly. Incorrect bulb alignment...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tibiron, throttle position sensor, tibiron
throttle position sensor, tibiron, sensor tps: P0734 indicates that the transmission is slipping in fourth gear. Typically, when this occurs, you ll need a transmission overhaul or replacement. The transmission in your vehicle (depending on model year) should actually not shift into first gear when...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon 2.0L 2004 Sensor Connections...???, adobe svg viewer, throttle position sensor
adobe svg viewer, throttle position sensor, air flow sensor: Air flow sensor: Pin 1: White/black -- sensor ground (through ECM) Pin 2: Orange -- battery voltage (key on) Pin 3: Green/white -- air flow signal Pin 4: Black -- chassis ground Pin 5: Yellow/black -- air temperature signal Throttle position sensor:...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon 2000 Won't Start, crankshaft sensor, hyundai tiburon
crankshaft sensor, hyundai tiburon, crank shaft: If your car cranks normally and won t start, a failed crankshaft sensor is a plausible cause. As far as getting moisture, I doubt it. But I also cannot see your car. I have no idea whether these crankshaft sensors are available aftermarket, but that shouldn...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon 2003, hyundai tiburon 2003, hyundai tiburon
hyundai tiburon 2003, hyundai tiburon, manual transmission: I should be able to help you. I ll need some information to help me know what we re dealing with and where you are in the process. 1. What engine do you have in your Tiburon? 2. What specifically in the process of removing the transmission are you having...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon Alternator Replaced, 2006 hyundai tiburon, slow blow fuse
2006 hyundai tiburon, slow blow fuse, hyundai tiburon: Low voltage can cause the ABS module to illuminate the brake and ABS warning lamps. It s possible that something in the wiring caused the main fuse to blow, isolating the alternator charging wire from the other vehicle circuits. Check the main 120A slow...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon Auto Transmission problem, hyundai tiburon, hyundai dealers
hyundai tiburon, hyundai dealers, roller bearings: Since you ve found bearings in the pan, I d recommend not repairing (rebuilding) this transmission. While it can be done, the fact that the metal from the bearings has gone throughout the transmission will mean an absolutely thorough cleaning must be done....
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon door lock, hyundai tiburon, lid removal
hyundai tiburon, lid removal, auto repair shop: there are rods in the door that have clips on them an they are more or less broken an you need to have them replaced ,the door panel has a few screws an a pops on an off, SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Tiburon 2003 GROUP Body (Interior & Exterior)...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon Hatchback Stuck Closed, hyundai tiburon, 2003 tiburon
hyundai tiburon, 2003 tiburon, actuator: Hello David, There is no easy way to open the door in a situation like that. Door actuators might be stuck. So, you need to force the unlock button while trying to open the door at the same time. If this does not work, door panel should be removed while the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tiburon vibration, low profile tires, wheel vibration
low profile tires, wheel vibration, hyundai tiburon: If the vibration was not noticeable prior to the tires and wheels being put on the car, then the problem is most likely with the tires or wheels. While low profile tires will transmit more terrain roughness than the original tires, vibration transmission...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tuburon Code, air flow sensor, vacuum leaks
air flow sensor, vacuum leaks, tuburon: P1124 indicates that the ECM is keeping the injectors longer than expected to achieve the proper fuel mixture. Unfortunately, we won t konw what repair is required or the cost without performing some diagnosis. Check for vacuum leaks, especially at the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Tucson OEM 2-din radio readjustment, radio repair shop, radio zones
radio repair shop, radio zones, hyundai tucson: Hi, Eugene. I don t have good news. U.S. radios have no service menus that I m aware of. To my knowledge, the frequency ranges and increments are preprogrammed into the radio at manufacture and cannot be changed using the radio controls. Someone in a...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai transmission cooler, transmission cooler, repair experience
transmission cooler, repair experience, dear john: Dear John, If it is a line leading to the Transmission cooler yes. Just get you some transmission sealant to go into your transmission, that should stop it. Thank you, ...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Vibration, 2004 hyundai sonata, power steering rack
2004 hyundai sonata, power steering rack, engine vibration: Unfortunately, my answer is likely to be little different from what you ve already received. 1999-2005 Sonatas with the 4 cylinder engine transmitted significant vibration through the entire car. The vibration is approximately four times the frequency of...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Wheel Bearing, front wheel bearing, hyundai elantra
front wheel bearing, hyundai elantra, hub assembly: You ll need a hydraulic press to do this. Presuming you don t have one, you can remove the knuckle and hub assembly and take to a machine shop and have them press out the old bearing and press in a new one. You ll want a new bearing and retaining clip. ...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Window, internet explorer, sonatas
internet explorer, sonatas, sonata: Presuming you have a Sonata (this is a common issue with 1999-2002 Sonatas), you ll either need to replace the regulator upper holder or the regulator itself. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 02-80-001 provides very nice details for replacing either the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai Windows, hyundai tiburon, 2003 hyundai tiburon
hyundai tiburon, 2003 hyundai tiburon, pull handle: There are two screws hidden behind the cover for the pull handle for the door. In order to access, you ll have to pry off the outer half of the pull handle. The wires going to the left power window motor are brown (pin 4) and orange (pin 3) in the harness...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai does not want to start : has a mind of its own, hyundai elentra, crank shaft
hyundai elentra, crank shaft, auto zone: Definitely read the codes and report back, even if the check engine lamp goes back out. The code should still remain for a number of drive cycles even after the lamp goes out. This will probably be the largest hint to what s happening with the cranks-but-will-not-start...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai won't start, 2003 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata
2003 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata, jiffy lube: No problem, Petra. If you can jump start the car, the one thing that s pretty much certain is that the battery has been discharged. You list all the classic symptoms of a battery issue. Ordinarily, I d say just drop a battery in it. And you may still...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai XG300 Fuel Filter, hyundai xg300, dirty fuel
hyundai xg300, dirty fuel, secondary ignition: Presuming your car was produced prior to 1/9/01, the filter is located in the fuel line just in front of the tank. It s unlikely, however, that the fuel filter is causing your issue. More commonly, sputtering issues are caused by secondary ignition system...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai XG300 hesitation and bucking, mass air flow, air flow sensor
mass air flow, air flow sensor, hyundai xg300: The P1159 code indicates that the variable intake won t go to the desired position. Since your vehicle was just tuned, it s possible not everything was reconnected properly or that the key was turned on with the variable intake connector disconnected. First,...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai XG300L, radio problem, proffessional
radio problem, proffessional, special tools: Hello Tom, Numerous things can be the reason of your battery drainage. Like radio problem, Clock malfunction, trunk or glove box lights stay on, aftermarket audio system etc. This type of problems are hard to find and requires special tools. I recommend you...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai XG350 2002 Remote Reprogram, hyundai xg350, fuse box
hyundai xg350, fuse box, scan tool: The keyless entry receiver is part of the ETACM (electronic time and alarm control module), which is attached to the interior fuse box. There s no switch or anything on the module, so I m not sure why you need to find it. To my knowledge, the only way to...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai XG350 transmission noise again, hyundai xg 350, hyundai xg350
hyundai xg 350, hyundai xg350, fuse box: Most likely, it s coming from the transmission, maybe from the differential in the transmission. If that s the case, it may even be normal, depending on the noise level. You ll need to have it checked and get a good opinion from a knowledgeable, honest,...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundai, conversation question, genrator
conversation question, genrator, sonota: YEs as i did state its transmisson problems,an with out running the scanner on it my self i went by what u told me an when transmissons start slipping like that its normal to go internal, an also being you said you had them run a scanner an had no codes it...
Hyundai Repair: Hyunday accent, oxygen sensors, charcoal canister
oxygen sensors, charcoal canister, hyundai accent: If you ve got basic tools and the ability to use them, you can replace your own oxygen sensor. You may, however, desire to purchase a specially designed oxygen sensor socket, depending on the location of the sensor you wish to replace. Although the exact...
Hyundai Repair: Hyunday sonata GLS 1999 V6 A/T, hyunday sonata, no hablo ingles
hyunday sonata, no hablo ingles, babelfish translation: Hi, Victor. I m sorry, I do not speak Spanish. I tried translating on babelfish.altavista.com, and it wasn t clear whether you d already had a diagnosis done at the dealer. If you have not had diagnosis done at the dealer, you should do that. It s...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundi Sonata 98 Fuse work, hyundi sonata, spare fuses
hyundi sonata, spare fuses, fuse box: I believe the diagram I seen in the schematic is rotated. If I recall correctly, there are two columns of fuses, with a row of spare fuses at the bottom. If that s the case, the fuses for the turn/hazard lamps should be the third one down in the left column...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundia Crank Position Sensor, dealer inventories, sonata 2
dealer inventories, sonata 2, hyundai dealer: Any Hyundai dealer should have been able to get the part number for this plate. It s shown in the parts catalog with the balancer belt train. If the repair shop contacted (or was) a Hyundai dealer, then I suspect the problem was that the parts person couldn...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundia Excel 1998 - Almost stalling, service interval, hyundai excel
service interval, hyundai excel, accelaration: Hello John, Having shudder or hesitation during accelaration usually indicates poor ignition spark ,faulty spark plugs and/or wires. Have your ignition coil, spark plugs and wires inspected.Also make sure fuel pressure and ignition timing are within specs...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundia repair, air flow sensor, santa fe hyundai
air flow sensor, santa fe hyundai, vacuum leak: It s doubtful that a cracked exhaust manifold will cause a P0171. Typically, this causes little more than a noise due to the exhaust leak and a diagnostic trouble code indicating slow oxygen sensor response. This also should not cause the vehicle to run...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundia System Low Voltage, slow blow fuse, battery cables
slow blow fuse, battery cables, highway speed: Check the main 100A slow blow fuse. If okay, your alternator is probably still having problems. To check for certain, unplug the alternator connector and turn the ignition on. One terminal should have battery voltage and the other (the battery lamp...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundia santa fe auto, hyundia santa fe, santa fe auto
hyundia santa fe, santa fe auto, range switch: Check your transmission fluid (hot-- after driving vehicle-- idling in neutral, with engine running and parking brake applied). If low, check for leaks and repair any present, and bring the fluid to the proper level with SP-III transmission fluid. If the...
Hyundai Repair: Hyundia tibuton - auto transmission, throttle position sensor, vacuum leak
throttle position sensor, vacuum leak, auto transmission: Hi, Jay. Based on your description, I m not convinced the transmission is doing what is referred to as slipping. It sounds like the transmission computer may be detecting a problem and putting the transmission in failsafe. Please help me with the...
Hyundai Repair: hard starting, crank sensor, hyundai accent
crank sensor, hyundai accent, quarter tank: A problem with the overdrive wire will disable overdrive but won t make the engine not start. If the car later starts and runs fine, it s a pretty good bet your gas is okay. I d suspect a failing crank sensor, but at this point that s just a guess. You...
Hyundai Repair: hard starting, fuel pressure regulator, charging systems
fuel pressure regulator, charging systems, cranks: If the car cranks slowly or doesn t crank at all, you should check the starting/charging systems. Suspect the battery. If it cranks at normal speed, then suspect that the fuel pressure may be bleeding off through the fuel pressure regulator. If that s...
Hyundai Repair: hELP pLEASE, air flow sensor, cam sensor
air flow sensor, cam sensor, dual cam: According to my schematic, the air flow sensor is only present on single cam engines. If you have a dual cam engine, you don t have an air flow sensor. Also according to the schematic, there are five pins in the air flow sensor connector. Since I...
Hyundai Repair: head lamps on 2000 hundai sonata, hundai sonata, low beams
hundai sonata, low beams, head lamps: Before we get too far into this, I want to make sure you re checking the correct bulb. I ve heard of several people checking the high beam bulb/connector instead of the low beam bulb. On your car, the low beam bulb is the upper bulb. Both low beams...
Hyundai Repair: head light bulbs, 2006 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata
2006 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata, light bulbs: 1. Remove the dust cover from behind the bulb that needs replacement. 2. Unplug the bulb. 3. Taking note of the bulb orientation, unhook the bulb retaining clip from the tang that holds it in place. 4. Remove the bulb. 5. Install the new bulb in the...
Hyundai Repair: head lights, schematics
schematics: That s okay. I just responded and asked for that information without reading this. There doesn t seem to be anything additional on the circuit. I d primarily suspect the headlamp relay. That s about the only thing in the circuit that should heat up....
Hyundai Repair: headlamps for Hyundai Accent 2003, hyundai accent, replacement bulbs
hyundai accent, replacement bulbs, retaining clip: Here s how I do it: 1. Remove the electrical connector. This may require depressing a detent tab on the connector. 2. Remove the rubber cover. 3. Release the retaining clip from the tab(s) which hold it. This typically involves pushing the clip...
Hyundai Repair: headlights, radiator support, headlamp bulb
radiator support, headlamp bulb, headlamp assembly: It s possible to change the left headlamp bulb without removing anything other than the plastic trim cover that attaches to the radiator support and air cleaner, but it s very tight access. To change the bulb: 1. Remove the three retainers and the 10mm...
Hyundai Repair: headlights, low beams, high beams
low beams, high beams, hyundai accent: Both high and low beams use the same ground after the switch, so that cannot be the issue either. You should begin checking the wiring between the bulbs and the switch. Looking at the schematic, the wires from each bulb go to the underhood fuse block, and...
Hyundai Repair: headlights on a 2001 accent, rubber dust, headlamp bulb
rubber dust, headlamp bulb, dust cover: To change the headlamp bulb: 1. Unplug the bulb. 2. Remove the rubber dust cover from the back of the headlamp. 3. Unclip the bulb and remove, noting the orientation of the bulb prior to removal. 4. Install the new bulb in the same orientation and...
Hyundai Repair: headlights, headlight bulbs, fuse box
headlight bulbs, fuse box, low beam: Hello Misty, Make sure both bulb clips are touching the bulb and securing it in it s place. Also you might want to check both side headlight bulb fuses inside the fuse box next to the battery. Also you will see (info is printed on the fuse box cover) 2 relays.One...
Hyundai Repair: headlights, phillips screwdriver, hyundais
phillips screwdriver, hyundais, headlamps: On most Hyundais, there s a wheel into which a Phillips screwdriver is inserted. If you can tell me what model you have, I may be able to provide more specifics about where you can locate the adjuster. Also, unless your car has been involved in a collision,...
Hyundai Repair: heat gauge bults, phillips screws, hyundai elantra
phillips screws, hyundai elantra, climate control: First, you ll need to remove the facia panel from the dash. Remove the two phillips screws behind the ashtray, and remove the two phillips screws in the top of the facia in front of the cluster. Once you have the facia connectors unplugged and out of...
Hyundai Repair: help, crank sensor, fuel gauge
crank sensor, fuel gauge, timing belt: If you added fuel and your fuel gauge still reads empty, you may need to add more fuel. How much fuel did you add? Other possibilities would include a failed fuel pump, a defective crank sensor, a stripped timing belt, or anything that would prevent the...
Hyundai Repair: help, digital voltmeter, oxygen sensors
digital voltmeter, oxygen sensors, oxygen sensor: I don t know of any tool specifically designed to test oxygen sensors. There are several inexpensive code readers out there, but these will give you trouble codes, not find the cause of the code. Probably the cheapest tool to use to diagnose an oxygen...
Hyundai Repair: hesitation/no 1st start, cylinder misfire, cylinder number
cylinder misfire, cylinder number, compression check: Hi T.C. I think your engine has compression loss at cylinder number 2. This might be the reason for both of your problems. Have a compression check performed. P0303 Cyl.No3 misfire detected code only shows that no3 cylinder is missing. If you have a low compression...
Hyundai Repair: hesitation on acceleration, platinum plugs, quality wires
platinum plugs, quality wires, speed sensor: It s possible that your EGR valve is sticking open, causing this issue. Your engine won t run properly at idle or low RPM if the EGR valve is open. It could also be an issue with your spark plugs or wires. If you didn t use platinum plugs, or used low...
Hyundai Repair: hesitation/surging, secondary ignition, hesitation
secondary ignition, hesitation, rotor: If you think you have a misfire, you should start with checking the secondary ignition components. In this case, that would be coil, cap, rotor, plugs, and wires. By far, the largest majority of misfire issues are ignition related. Also, do you have a...
Hyundai Repair: high fuei consumption on Sonata 2006 2.4 A/t, powertrain control module, poor fuel economy
powertrain control module, poor fuel economy, torque converter clutch: Since I m fairly ignorant regarding fuel economy measures that aren t in U.S. units, the first thing I did here was to convert these to U.S. values and compare to the U.S. EPA ratings. In U.S. figures, your fuel economy is 14.7 miles per gallon (MPG),...
Hyundai Repair: hissing noise when turning, hyundai accent, nosound
hyundai accent, nosound, brake pad: From your description, it sounds like the hissing noise is coming from the brake pad wear indicators. For the check engine lamp, you ll need to have the trouble codes checked. We don t have the 1.3 in the U.S., so I don t know how much help I can offer...
Hyundai Repair: hit the curb, honda accord 1990, unseen damage
honda accord 1990, unseen damage, merrian: Yes your right this is not the Honda one but I can answer you, with out seeing an knowing what is really bent I would not even try to say Yes or No, I would how ever say take it to body shop being they have what you need to see if the under side has any unseen...
Hyundai Repair: "hold" light, hyundai elantra, elantra
hyundai elantra, elantra, dashboard: I wasn t aware of any such hold lamp, so I checked the cluster of a 2004 Elantra that was at the dealer for service. There is indeed a place in the upper right corner of the cluster that can display hold. This lamp isn t intended to be used in the U.S.,...
Hyundai Repair: hondai sonata recomendation, hondai sonata, hyundai computers
hondai sonata, hyundai computers, wolks: Hyundai computers are very reliable. But you ll also need to consider that you re purchasing a vehicle with 200,000km. Although I don t expect you ll need to replace any computers, this is enough mileage that you should expect to be making a fair amount...
Hyundai Repair: hondai temp sensor, coolant temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor
coolant temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature: SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Sonata 2001 GROUP Fuel System MFI Control System SENSOR CHECKING Using HI-SCAN Check item Data display Check conditions Intake air temperature Test specification Engine coolant temperature sensor...
Hyundai Repair: hondai tiburon 2000, hondai tiburon, throttle position sensor
hondai tiburon, throttle position sensor, spark plug wires: Is your car misfiring? If so, you should also check the spark plug wires and coil as well. If not, then you should probably begin by checking the throttle body for excessive carbon, the throttle cable for proper adjustment, the throttle position sensor...
Hyundai Repair: my hood is stuck, hood latch, release cable
hood latch, release cable, oil light: Sometimes, the hood just doesn t pop up. Have a friend pull on the release while you try to lift the hood. It s possible that this is all that s necessary to get it open. It s also possible, however that you have a release cable or latch problem. In...
Hyundai Repair: horn and speedometer broke, vehicle speed sensor, speedometer cable
vehicle speed sensor, speedometer cable, horn button: An inoperative horn is almost always caused by the horn(s) itself. If you d like to check, unplug one horn and check with a test light between the two terminals while someone presses the horn button. If the lamp lights, you ll know the horn is bad because...
Hyundai Repair: hundai accent 1.6 dohc, emission control system, wire colors
emission control system, wire colors, evaporative emission control system: P0444 indicates a problem that s purely electrical in nature. First, check the purge control valve electrical connector and wiring that can be checked visually. If the wires are broken, that s likely the cause of the trouble code. If the visual inspection...
Hyundai Repair: hy lantra, dimmer switch, steering wheel
dimmer switch, steering wheel, lantra: Hello Sani, I think your dimmer switch is malfunctioning. On the side of the steering wheel you will see a dimmer switch to adjust the brightness of the interior lights. Move it up and down to see if that is the problem. Other than that you can check fuses...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent Fuel Tank getting shrinked, Air pressure releases from fuel cap, fuel vapors, charcoal canister
fuel vapors, charcoal canister, hyundai accent: 31420 is the part code for the charcoal canister, but I don t see any application for 31420-25000. Is this a U.S. Accent? If so, it s possible the number you see isn t the part number for the canister. I m not sure what the lead-looking stuff would be....
Hyundai Repair: hyndai elantra 2001 check engine light, oxygen sensors, exhaust leaks
oxygen sensors, exhaust leaks, hyndai elantra: P0422 means your catalytic converter efficiency is low. The computer monitors this by comparing the readings from the front (preconverter) oxygen sensor to the rear (postconverter) oxygen sensor. If your oxygen sensors are working properly and you have no...
Hyundai Repair: hyndai Sonata 2005, phillips screws, sonata 2005
phillips screws, sonata 2005, screws and bolts: The blower resistor is behind the glove box in the top of the blower box. You will indeed need to remove the glove box, as well as the right lower portion of the dash. The procedure below for removing the glove box and portion of the dash has been taken...
Hyundai Repair: hyuandai elantra starting problem, starter problems, communication issue
starter problems, communication issue, starter motor: First off, there seems to be some sort of communication issue with you and your mechanic as to what the problem with your vehicle is. The first two items you list will result in the starter motor not turning or turning very slowly. The last two items will...
Hyundai Repair: hyunda, crank sensor, fuel pressure
crank sensor, fuel pressure, elantra: I d primarily suspect a fuel pump or crank sensor, but the possibilities are significantly large. If your check engine lamp is coming on, it s a good idea to start with finding out what codes are stored. The trouble codes may lead you directly to the item...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai 2001 Santa fe GLS V6, battery cables, battery cable
battery cables, battery cable, alternator: The positive and negative battery cables come together, so replacing them will require removing the battery and removing the cables to the body, the transmission, the starter, and the alternator. If the problem is with the terminal end, you can indeed install...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai 60k service, mile powertrain warranty, 2004 hyundai sonata
mile powertrain warranty, 2004 hyundai sonata, timing belt replacement: Different dealerships have different packages that they sell as a 60,000 mile maintenance service. To be able to speak to you intelligently about why the service costs so much and whether everything included is necessary, I ll need to know what specifically...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent 1.6 dohc, emission control system, purge valve
emission control system, purge valve, hyundai accent: All of your emissions should go out the tailpipe. The purge control valve is used to allow fuel vapors stored in the charcoal canister to enter the engine and be burned off. It does not allow anything to leave the engine. If you haven t done so, you...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent 1.6 engin loaded automatic, highway fuel economy, epa fuel economy
highway fuel economy, epa fuel economy, fuel economy estimates: I checked the EPA estimates and they re rather close to what you say the fuel economy estimates are. According to the EPA, the estimate is 28 city and 37 highway. I found the estimates here: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx2005f.jsp?year=2007&make=Hyundai&model=Accent&hiddenField=Findacar...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent, hyundai accent, secondary ignition
hyundai accent, secondary ignition, plug wires: The possibilities for your symptoms are many, but youre description leads me to believe you have a misfire issue. If you indeed have a misfire, the most common problems are with the secondary ignition system (spark plugs, plug wires, ignition coil)....
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent, fuel delivery system, hyundai accent
fuel delivery system, hyundai accent, starter fluid: You won t be able to read the camshaft sensor through the OBD-II port. You ll need to check whether it has proper voltage and ground and whether it outputs the proper square wave signal. It s unnecessary to check the camshaft sensor, however. The engine...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent 2000 manual, hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent
hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent, header pipe: If your exhaust turns red hot, it s typically a sign of unburned fuel in the exhaust. I don t know which previous post you re referring to, so I ll need you to list your car s symptoms in full so I know what is happening. Is your check engine lamp...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent
hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent, spark plugs: It s likely that the spark plug with the liquid on it was in a misfiring cylinder and what you saw was due to the misfire. If your car is now running normally and the problem doesn t resurface with the new plugs, there s no need to worry about the oil...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent 2001, hyundai accent 2001, crank sensor
hyundai accent 2001, crank sensor, hyundai accent: In my opinion, these failures shouldn t happen. Nor would I expect them to happen on a majority of the vehicles. Nonetheless, sometimes they do happen. A faulty crank sensor is certainly consistent with a stalling issue. The oxygen sensor, on the other...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent 2005, phillips screw, hyundai accent
phillips screw, hyundai accent, flat blade: Since you say there s no screw, I m going to presume you re talking about the window crank then. Rotate the window crank so it s facing upward. From the top, insert a flat blade screwdriver between the trim washer and the crank. While prying back on...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent, phillips screws, hyundai accent
phillips screws, hyundai accent, heater cable: 1. Lower the glove box. 2. Remove the heater cable from the air intake box. 3. Remove the temperature and mode cables from the heater box under the dash. 4. Remove the two #2 Phillips screws behind the ashtray. 5. Pull out the dash center facia,...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent, hyundai accent, air leaks
hyundai accent, air leaks, sandy colour: If you see sparks coming out of the coil while everything is attached, you definitely are experiencing an ignition-related misfire. If the sparks are coming out between the wire boot and the coil tower, check both for carbon tracking and wear. If a groove...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent'98 backup lighs, hyundai accent, backup lights
hyundai accent, backup lights, range switch: Hello Jayson, If you have manual transmission; backup lights are activated by reverse switch which is located on top of the tranny, next to the trany mounting bracket.Disconnect that connector and bridge it (when the ignition is on) to see if backup lights...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent 99, hyundai accent, indicator lamps
hyundai accent, indicator lamps, extreme caution: No bother. Unless one of your malfunction indicator lamps came on (air bag or check engine), there s little the shop will be able to do in terms of diagnosis unless the problem occurs. 14V is about normal when everything is operating properly. What...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent clock, hyundai accent, dash clock
hyundai accent, dash clock, new clock: Holding in the H button should cause the hours to scroll forward in time. Holding in the M button should cause the minutes to scroll forward in time. Depressing the R button should cause the clock to reset to the nearest hour. If the buttons do not...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent starter, air intake hose, hyundai accent
air intake hose, hyundai accent, manual starter: Replacing the starter isn t a difficult job, but does require some upper body flexibility. 1. Disconnect the battery. 2. Remove the air box and air intake hose. 3. Unplug the solenoid terminal from the starter. 4. Remove the battery cable from the...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent transmission problem, hyundai accent, pulse generators
hyundai accent, pulse generators, trouble code: Ordinarily, pulse generator failure would set a diagnostic trouble code. The price of replacing the pulse generators will vary depending on where you have the work done and your geographic location. To get an idea, you should call some repair facilities...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent transmission, torque converter clutch, transmission control module
torque converter clutch, transmission control module, hyundai accent: I haven t verified this for 2006 and newer Accents, but the brake switch doesn t affect the torque converter clutch operation on 2005 and older Accents. The torque converter clutch is controlled by the transmission control module, and it takes into account...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai accent, hyundai accent, unseen problems
hyundai accent, unseen problems, ok john: OK john , what your asking should work with little mods.only thing I see is you might have to make minor clearing in the front for steering but as far as everything else its almost a perfect fit. so what you want to do after you do anything with steering or...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai auto-dimming mirror..., automatic climate control, rear view mirror
automatic climate control, rear view mirror, auto dimming mirror: Hyundai doesn t have any mirrors available with those features. The compass is part of the roof console (if equipped) and the outside temperature will read in the automatic climate control (if equipped). I don t know what s available in the aftermarket....
Hyundai Repair: hyundai ckp, crankshaft position sensor, hyundai tiburon
crankshaft position sensor, hyundai tiburon, new sensor: The crankshaft position sensor is in the front of the block near the transmission. It s held in place by one 10mm bolt. The new sensor should come with a new o-ring on it. Be sure the old o-ring comes out with the old sensor before installing the new one...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai elantra 2000 brake lights, hyundai elantra, dash lights
hyundai elantra, dash lights, elantra: Most likely, there s an issue with one of the brake bulbs or sockets. Remove all the tail/brake bulbs (leave the center brake bulb in place). Check to make sure none of the terminals inside the socket are shorted together with a piece of slag from the...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai elantra fault codes.., vehicle speed sensor, advanced auto parts
vehicle speed sensor, advanced auto parts, hyundai elantra: Hello again, No, you are not troubling me. Wheel speed sensor is located behind the rotor, rear side of the carrier. If you remove the right tire and look behind the rotor form rear side of it you will see the sensor attached to the carrier with single 10...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai elantra fuel problem?, hyundai elantra, fuel pump relay switch
hyundai elantra, fuel pump relay switch, honest mechanic: Since the engine lamp is coming on, the first step is to interrogate the engine control module (ECM) and read the stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This will probably provide the largest hint as to the nature of the problem. I suspect the fuel...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai elantra gls 4 door 2000, hyundai elantra, secondary ignition
hyundai elantra, secondary ignition, coil pack: These are all misfire codes. P0300 indicates a random or multiple misfire; P0301 indicates a misfire on cylinder #1, and P0304 indicates a misfire on cylinder #4. The most frequent causes of misfires are the secondary ignition system components (plugs,...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai elantra headlights, hyundai elantra, fuse block
hyundai elantra, fuse block, fuse panel: The diagram for the fuses is on the fuse box cover for the underhood fuse block and the back of the coin box you ll need to remove for the inside fuse block. I d recommend however, that you start by checking the bulbs. Even when both headlamps are out,...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai elantra thermostat, hyundai elantra gls, coolant temperature sensor
hyundai elantra gls, coolant temperature sensor, hyundai elantra: The thermostat is in the coolant housing on the transmission end of the engine. First, remove the air box. Then, unplug the coolant temperature sensor and pull the plastic cover off the thermostat housing. Finally, remove the two 12mm nuts and take...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra, wheels and tires
hyundai elantra, wheels and tires, wheels tires: Since you ve installed used wheels and tires, the first place to look would be the installed parts. Wheel balance is the usual cause of vibration issues. If the wheels/tires that were installed were not balanced at the time of installation, you should...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai electric fuel pump, electric fuel pump, heavy equipment mechanic
electric fuel pump, heavy equipment mechanic, comfort zone 2: Yep, that s definitely the fuel pump relay, then. 35 Ohms on the ground wire from the fuel pump is too much. Presuming you ve got a sedan, the ground lug is located behind the left side b-pillar trim. If your battery will only hold a charge for ten...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai excel 97, fuel management system, hyundai excel
fuel management system, hyundai excel, short periods: Plugs and wires cause the vast majority of misfires. Since you say you ve checked them and they re okay, we should probably start with investigating whether the vehicle is actually misfiring. 1. What is it about the loss of power that makes you believe...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai excel 98 twin cam 1.5, valve spring compressor, valve stem seals
valve spring compressor, valve stem seals, thermatic fan: This can be done with the head on the car, but you ll need to put compressed air into the cylinder to hold the valve closed while you have the spring off the change the seal. You ll also need a valve spring compressor that will work with the head on the car....
Hyundai Repair: hyundai excel, adobe svg viewer, hyundai excel
adobe svg viewer, hyundai excel, fuse box: Presuming your car is laid out like a U.S. specification 1996 Accent, the purge control valve will be located under the underhood fuse box, just beside the air box. You can view a nice picture at www.hmaservice.com (requires Internet Explorer). You ll...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai flywheel check, crankshaft pulley, pulley bolt
crankshaft pulley, pulley bolt, combustion chamber: Probably the easiest way to turn the flywheel is with a 22mm (or 19mm, depending on which engine you have) socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt. In most cases, there s a hole in the splash shield through which you can install an extension and attach a ratchet....
Hyundai Repair: hyundai lantra 1996 1.6 glsi brake discs, hyundai lantra, hub puller
hyundai lantra, hub puller, axle shaft: You ll need a hub puller tool. It has a body with holes that go over the lugs for attaching, and a hole in the center for a screw to press against the axle shaft. Beware, however, as this process often separates the hub bearing, requiring its replacement....
Hyundai Repair: hyundai milage instrument light, instrument light, instrument cluster
instrument light, instrument cluster, milage: There should be a bulb in the back of the instrument cluster that illuminates this. First, you ll need to remove the dash trim. There will be two screws in the top near the instrument cluster and two behind the ashtray. Tilt the wheel down and remove the...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai repair, hyundai santa fe, hyundai repair
hyundai santa fe, hyundai repair, obd ii connector: Hi, Ashley. The easiest place to tap into a speed pulse signal is the OBD-II connector under the dash. This is an odd question for a layperson to ask, so I m a little concerned about whether I m providing the answer you really want. If I m off base,...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai repair, cylinder walls, proplem
cylinder walls, proplem, cam timing: Hi, Dwight. Here are the basic causes of low compression: Worn cylinder walls. Valves not seating properly (for any number of reasons). Incorrect cam timing. Why was the compression being checked in the first place? Do you know what the readings...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai santa fe front brake replacement, hyundai santa fe, calipers
hyundai santa fe, calipers, wrong side: I ve seen this happen if the inboard and outboard pads are switched. The inboard pads are the ones that have the wear indicator on them. The indicator should be on the top of the pad when installed. If it s on the bottom, the inboard pad is installed on...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai santa fe engine light, fuel tank level, hyundai santa fe
fuel tank level, hyundai santa fe, oxygen sensors: P0463 is for a fuel tank level sensor error. I didn t recall the ECM in your vehicle even monitoring the fuel level, so I went to the schematic, and I cannot find any indication there that the ECM monitors your fuel level. I d primarily suspect that AutoZone...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai santa fe fuel economy poor, hyundai santa fe, fueleconomy gov
hyundai santa fe, fueleconomy gov, fuel economy: Chances are everything is working normally. The Santa Fe is a fairly large and heavy vehicle. Depending on which engine/transmission you have and whether you have 4WD, the fuel economy you report is in line with EPA estimates, which are typically higher...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai santa fe power steering, hyundai santa fe, power steering pump
hyundai santa fe, power steering pump, sante fe: If the low rpm lack of assist has been an ongoing concern and it has not been fixed by replacing the pump on two previous instances, there s no reason to believe that the pump would fix it in this instance either. The steering rack explanation given you...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai santa fe, hyundai santa fe, transmission overhaul
hyundai santa fe, transmission overhaul, transmission fluid: Check your fluid (if you haven t already done so) to make sure it s at the correct level. Drive the vehicle to get the transmission fluid to operating temperature. Park on level ground, apply the parking brake, leave the engine running, shift into neutral,...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sante fe transmision filter location, hyundai sante fe, hyunda
hyundai sante fe, hyunda, transmision: The 2004 Santa Fe transmission doesn t have a serviceable filter. There s one deep inside the transmission, but the transmission needs to be removed and disassembled to get to it. The only time that filter would be replaced is if the transmission were overhauled...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sante2002, vibration, hyundai
vibration, hyundai: If you re referring to a general vibration of the vehicle while idling in gear, that s a characteristic of vehicles with the 2.4 engine. The idle is computer controlled. Efforts to change the idle will result in other issues and possibly a check engine lamp...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sonata 2004 6 cyl., hyundai sonata, timing belts
hyundai sonata, timing belts, belt tension: Most do-it-yourselfers would be able to replace the drive (serpentine) belt. It s a simple matter of releasing the belt tension, slipping the belt off a pulley, and removing the tensioner to get the belt out. I doubt the estimate is for the drive belt,...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sonata 97 loses power when accelerating, liter dohc, hyundai sonata
liter dohc, hyundai sonata, smell of gas: Since you say the engine runs rough, I thing we should concentrate on that first. Often this indicates a misfire, so I m a little suspicious about the correctness when you say there are no misfires. (This is an area where things become difficult for me because...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sonata airbag, hyundai sonata, clock spring
hyundai sonata, clock spring, seat belts: You ll need to read the trouble codes from the module to see why the indicator is on. You won t be able to clear the light until all problems are repaired. Although this isn t necessarily the cause of the indicator lamp, Hyundai s policy on repairing the...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sonata power light and low gas light (and now the radio), hyundai sonata, indicator lamps
hyundai sonata, indicator lamps, power lamp: I m presuming your vehicle is similar to the 1995 Sonata sold in the U.S. There s a picture here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:2nd-Sonata.jpg The power lamp you describe had a position in the U.S. instrument cluster, but there was never a circuit...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sonata speed sensor, hyundai sonata, speed sensors
hyundai sonata, speed sensors, temperature gauge: That definitely sounds like a transmission issue. The fact that you cleaned the sensors and it seemed to get better hints that it may be one of the speed sensors. Based on your description, I d expect that the check engine lamp should be coming on. ...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata, reputable facility
hyundai sonata, reputable facility, hyundai dealers: If the repair facility is requesting for you to pay for their replacement of a nondefective part based on their diagnosis, that doesn t sound terribly honest to me. If that s the case, you should definitely take your car elsewhere and not return to that repair...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai thermostat, hyundai elantra, gooseneck
hyundai elantra, gooseneck, elantra: Dear Jordan, To replace a thermostat is easy. First find the gooseneck and there is the thermostat take it out and put another one in. Don t forget ur gasket. Thank you, John ...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai tiburon transmision problem, throttle position sensor, transmission control module
throttle position sensor, transmission control module, hyundai tiburon: The throttle position sensor tells your TCM (transmission control module) how far the throttle is depressed. It uses this input to help decide when to shift and how much to reduce the line pressure during shifting. You should replace the throttle position...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai trans o/d, vehicle speed sensor, pulse generators
vehicle speed sensor, pulse generators, wire colors: Whether the transmission shifts into overdrive is controlled by the computer, but the computer considers data from the pulse generators, vehicle speed sensor, temperature sensor, range switch, and overdrive switch. If your overdrive switch is on and the...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai transmission, adobe svg viewer, technical service bulletins
adobe svg viewer, technical service bulletins, electrical schematics: Hi, Robert. You can register for a free account at www.hmaservice.com and see all the shop manuals, technical service bulletins, and electrical schematics there. The site requires Internet Explorer, and you may need to download Adobe SVG Viewer to see some...
Hyundai Repair: hyundai xg300 2001 wheel bearings front, wheel bearings, hyundai xg300
wheel bearings, hyundai xg300, roller bearings: There is only one bearing, and it s straight like you describe. It s composed of two rows of roller bearings. The steering knuckle will need to be removed from the car and the bearing pressed out with a hydraulic press after removing the retaining clip....
Hyundai Repair: hyundai, air flow sensor, clutch system
air flow sensor, clutch system, air intake: Here are the four scenarios I can foresee that could cause your problem: 1. Air box or air flow sensor was removed for flushing the clutch system, and a liquid or other substance got on the air flow sensor contaminating it. 2. Air flow sensor was disconnected...
Hyundai Repair: hyundaie tibrone 03, clutch slippage, transmission level
clutch slippage, transmission level, dipstick: The combination of sluggish and high revving suggest you may have a transmission or clutch slippage issue. If you have an automatic, you should check the fluid. The dipstick is in the tube coming out of the top of the pan on the front of the transmission....
Hyundai Repair: hyundi 96 excel, camshaft timing, fuel lines
camshaft timing, fuel lines, camshaft: You should probably first check to see whether you have fuel pressure. If okay, then check to make sure your camshaft timing is correct. If both of those are okay, I d suspect the fuel itself is your issue. In that case, you ll need to completely...
Hyundai Repair: hyundia 2003 elantra dome light, 2003 hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra
2003 hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra, dome lamp: The lamp about halfway back on the roof has the three position switch on it that I speak of. That s the one that will turn on when you open the door. If you have another lamp (this depends on whether you have a sunroof) with no on/door/off switch, it...
Hyundai Repair: hyundia accent 2000, water in the fuel, fuelpump
water in the fuel, fuelpump, fuel additive: If you had water in the fuel filter, you may have water in the fuel tank as well. It s possible that you ve got too much water to run the vehicle or, if it s cold enough, the water has frozen in your fuel lines. How did you drain the fuel tank? I don...
Hyundai Repair: hyundia accent 2001, crankshaft position sensor, engine control module ecm
crankshaft position sensor, engine control module ecm, engine control module: The engine control module (ECM) controls the firing of the ignition coils on this vehicle. Since you ve verified that there is no spark, verify that the check engine lamp comes on for at least a few seconds when the key is turned to the on position (bulb...
Hyundai Repair: hyundia-accent- transmition problems, transmission problem, upshift
transmission problem, upshift, vehicle speed: You might experience any number of conditions depending on what the transmission problem is. I ll list some of them below, presuming you have an automatic transmission: 1. Vehicle will not move in forward, reverse, or both. 2. Vehicle acts like it s...
Hyundai Repair: hyundia XG 300, slow blow fuse, fuse boxes
slow blow fuse, fuse boxes, fuse box: The first things to check are the 40A power window slow blow fuse in the underhood fuse box and the power window relay in the interior fuse box. The relay will be at the top and just to the right of the fuses. If it s neither of these items, diagnosis...
Hyundai Repair: IDLE SPPED, electronic throttle, xg300
electronic throttle, xg300, first response: Idle speeds often vary depending on the emissions package. The preferred warm idle should be on the emissions label on the underside of your hood. Do not attempt to adjust your idle, however. The idle speed is controlled by your car s computer. Attempting...
Hyundai Repair: IDLE / VIBRATION PROBLEM, hyundai lantra, vibration problem
hyundai lantra, vibration problem, hyundai dealership: Okay. I forgot about that chain. You can hear it when that chain is loose. It makes kind of a rattling/knocking noise. But it shouldn t cause engine vibration. And it s also not a serious issue. I doubt you d be able to wear it enough to cause it to...
Hyundai Repair: Idle problem 2001 Elantra, air control valve, rough range
air control valve, rough range, computer logic: Hi, Joseph. Unfortunately, trouble codes sometimes don t indicate the component that s causing the problem. Although manufacturers try to make them as helpful as possible, the computer logic that causes a particular code to arise causes the code to be misleading....
Hyundai Repair: Idle Surging, hyundai lantra, actuator
hyundai lantra, actuator, mechanic: Usually, this occurs when too much air enters the engine for the computer to idle the engine at a low enough speed via the idle actuator. It then begins shutting off injectors momentarily, causing the surging you describe. Usually, this is caused by a...
Hyundai Repair: IGNITION COIL WIRING, torque converter, excel manual
torque converter, excel manual, negative terminals: Sorry, JW. It s been so long since I ve seen one of these I wasn t even thinking about the right coil. I found a schematic on ALLDATA. Here s what I can make out: Positive coil terminal: Black/Yellow wire from start position of ignition switch ...
Hyundai Repair: IGNITION COIL, starter relay, constant power
starter relay, constant power, hundai: Unfortunately, I don t have a wiring diagram for Excels older than 1990, so I cannot tell you the wire coloring. What I can tell you is that one wire is constant power and the other wire applies intermittent ground for spark to occur. To test the starter...
Hyundai Repair: Ignition coil, coolant temperature sensor, hyundai scoupe
coolant temperature sensor, hyundai scoupe, crank sensor: It s possible that the ignition coil is your problem, but there are many other possibilities as well. You ll want to narrow the scope of things that could be the problem. All checks below need to be done when the problem is occurring to yield meaningful...
Hyundai Repair: Ignition problem - 01 Elantra, long rain, spray water
long rain, spray water, question thanks: Hello Again, I can not think any other reason than incorrect wires or incorrect spark plugs. There is no additional adapter or seal for the wires. Best thing to do is to take those aftermarket wires and go to the nearest HYundai dealer. Compare original wires...
Hyundai Repair: Ignition switch doesn't turn - sometimes - Hyundai, hyundai elantra, factory representative
hyundai elantra, factory representative, lock cylinder: If the ignition lock won t turn (and the steering wheel isn t locked), the problem is either with the key or the lock cylinder. Check your key to be certain it s not bent or otherwise deformed. If it s an original in good condition, the problem is most likely...
Hyundai Repair: Ignition, hyundai elantra, park position
hyundai elantra, park position, cylinder lock: There s a solenoid on the ignition lock itself that prevents you from turning it to the off position unless the gearshift is in the park position. Start by checking the switch on the gearshift. When you turn the switch off, that probably removes the power...
Hyundai Repair: Increase MPG: Adding Acetone?, gas milage, hyundai excel
gas milage, hyundai excel, costly damage: I d recommend against this. If it has the potential of harming rubber components, it could cause costly damage to your car. I don t know about the additional MPG claim, but most chemicals that claim additional MPG aren t economically advantageous. On...
Hyundai Repair: Input Speed Sensor 2000 Hyundai Sonata V6, negative battery cable, hyundai sonata
negative battery cable, hyundai sonata, trans case: At home I don t have access to part numbers. The sensor itself is kind of a pain to replace. It is under the shift cable and has a 3 pin wire connector that can easily be broken if man handled. To replace remove the 2 12 mm bolts that hold the shift cable...
Hyundai Repair: Inside Lights come on during right turn, 2004 hyundai sonata, door latch
2004 hyundai sonata, door latch, hyundai sonata: A loose door driver s door latch or the driver s door needing adjustment are by far the leading causes. While sitting in the driver s seat, push out on the bottom rear of the door. If the dome lamp comes on, you definitely have an issue with the door not...
Hyundai Repair: Installing Air Conditioner in a 2005 Hyundai Accent, hyundai accent, freon
hyundai accent, freon, proud owner: Hello Robert, Air condition installation is a complicated job. I highly reccommend you to take your vehicle to a dealer. After installation , they need to make some adjustments and charge the system with freon. Also, dealer installed parts are covered by...
Hyundai Repair: Instrument Panel Light- 97 Tiburon, interior lamps, fuse box
interior lamps, fuse box, door chimes: Check your exterior lamps. If the parking lamps on one side of the vehicle are out, you likely have a blown tail lamp fuse. The interior lamps run off one of the tail lamp fuses. If that fuse is okay, you should next check the rheostat (dimmer switch)....
Hyundai Repair: Intake Air Temperature Sensor / Plug Location, hyundai webtech, intake air temperature sensor
hyundai webtech, intake air temperature sensor, fuel management system: The air temperature sensor is part of the MAF on this vehicle. Because the 3.5 was released late in the 2003 production run, there is often no information available for this engine in the 2003 manuals. If you cannot find the information you need in the...
Hyundai Repair: Intermitant starting fault, starter solenoid, clutch pedal
starter solenoid, clutch pedal, direct proportion: If the car drives normally on acceleration at speed, then it s doubtful you have a misfire. In that case, I might suspect a transmission or sensor issue. You ll need to try to sort out whether there s a problem with engine performance or transmission operation...
Hyundai Repair: Intermitent starting problem, amp fuse, hyundai elantra
amp fuse, hyundai elantra, 2000 hyundai elantra: A melted fuse is a bad sign. When that occurs, the electrical contacts in the fuse box get burned as well. It s possible that you have poor contact where the fuse inserts. When the problem is occurring, I d recommend checking to see if all the necessary...
Hyundai Repair: Intermittant problem in Hyundai Accent, hyundai accent, false signals
hyundai accent, false signals, computer check: I m not sure what you mean by false signals on the speed, but it definitely sounds like a transmission issue. If you haven t taken the vehicle to the shop that originally diagnosed and replaced the transmission, then you should do so. If they re the ones...
Hyundai Repair: Intermittent A/C and Heater, hyundai accent, blower fan
hyundai accent, blower fan, blower motor: Most likey, the issue is the blower fan motor. Often, when motors begin to go bad, jarring them will make them begin running again. That would explain why slamming the passenger door would make it begin running. The next time the blower doesn t work,...
Hyundai Repair: Intermittent Overdrive problem, transmission control module tcm, transmission control module
transmission control module tcm, transmission control module, automatic tranny: Since the problem goes away when your turn the vehicle off and restart it, it s my presumption that your transmission control module (TCM) is commanding failsafe (3rd gear only). The P0734 code indicates that the transmission is slipping in fourth gear and...
Hyundai Repair: i997 elenta, timming belt
timming belt: NO this is binding the front end so tight in a turn is all,unles the motor stoped running then you might have a problem but as a long as it is running everyting should be ok,now the timming belt is do at 60k an if you dont do it an it breaks you will break...
Hyundai Repair: idiot lights fluctuating in tandem, engine tachometer, dc ammeter
engine tachometer, dc ammeter, ground cable: SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Accent 2000-2002 GROUP Engine Electrical System Charging System OUTPUT CURRENT TEST This test determines if the generator gives an output current that is equivalent to the nominal output. PREPARATION Prior...
Hyundai Repair: idle miss 01 hyundai accent 1.6, intake manifold gasket, air control valve
intake manifold gasket, air control valve, hyundai accent: The idle actuator should only affect your idle speed. I ve seen situations (although not on Hyundai) where the idle speed dropped so low that misfire codes were set. If your engine idles at normal speed, misfiring or not, it s very unlikely your idle actuator...
Hyundai Repair: idle problem, throttle position sensor, actron cp9135
throttle position sensor, actron cp9135, camshaft timing: The fact that the fuse blew in the first place suggests that there may have been a significant electrical issue. Was one of your codes for an abnormal system voltage? Has your air bag warning lamp come on? Certainly a TPS issue can cause an abnormal idle...
Hyundai Repair: idling problem, throttle plate, driveability
throttle plate, driveability, 7l: The idle speed on your car is controlled by computer and is not adjustable. The only way to make the car idle faster is to do something which will cause the throttle plate to be held partially open. This will, in turn, make the computer unable to control...
Hyundai Repair: idling problem, accelerator pedal, throttle body
accelerator pedal, throttle body, elantra: Hi, Juan. The first possibilities that come to mind are a mistimed camshaft or incorrect throttle body adjustment, since the timing belt would have been off and it would have been necessary to adjust the idle. But there are many other possibilities....
Hyundai Repair: ignition coil sparkplug wires, hyundai accent, plug wires
hyundai accent, plug wires, oem parts: The plug wires and ignition coils aren t considered to be regular maintenance on your vehicle. In regard to the plug wires, you should ask yourself what the inconvenience would be if one starts arcing and your car begins to misfire. If it s important to...
Hyundai Repair: ignition wires, isuzu rodeo, resistance wires
isuzu rodeo, resistance wires, 1995 isuzu rodeo: Hi, Eric. Most of what I m going to give you is my opinion based on what I ve experienced and observed, and isn t based on any type of scientific testing. The difference between different thicknesses of wires is primarily the amount of insulation. All...
Hyundai Repair: improper jump start, fuse boxes, jumper cables
fuse boxes, jumper cables, fuse box: You ve probably got at least one fuse blown. Check all the fuses in the underhood and interior fuse boxes, replacing any that are blown. You ll especially want to check the slow blow fuses with the clear plastic top. Depending on the year and model of your...
Hyundai Repair: inoperative turn signals, turn signal switch, emergency flasher
turn signal switch, emergency flasher, emergency flashers: A problem with the hazard switch cannot cause the clicking issue you describe, unless it happens when you turn the hazard lamps on. I ve seen it occur a few times due to a problem in the turn signal switch. Usually, you can test by manipulating the switch...
Hyundai Repair: inside rear view mirror, rear view mirror, gold screw
rear view mirror, gold screw, crash pad: I believe the base that s on the windshield is actually two pieces. Look closely before attempting to separate them. I believe the outer piece slides toward the base of the windshield as it comes out of the piece that s actually attached to the windshield....
Hyundai Repair: interior light question, hyundai sonata gls, 2002 hyundai sonata
hyundai sonata gls, 2002 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata: Hello Mitch, I think you installed a wrong type bulb. Stop light bulbs should have 2 flaments.One for the tail lights and one for the brake. If you install single flament bulb , you are bridging these 2 systems and everytime you step on the brakes, it turns...
Hyundai Repair: intermittant engine response, ambient air temperature, sonata 4
ambient air temperature, sonata 4, coolant temperature: Although I agree it sounds like you have a weak battery, I doubt that has anything to do with actual engine performance once the engine is started. I m confused about the statement about computer not indicating a change. When the tool is hooked up and...
Hyundai Repair: internal engine leak, head gasket, hyundai accent
head gasket, hyundai accent, coolent: You are getting water or coolent in your oil an there a few ways. head is crack warped or cyl my have a crack or the head gasket is bad, you have to use a stright egde one the head an the deck an have the head checked for cracks ,but first run a cyl leak down...
Hyundai Repair: more issues, jolts, windscreen
jolts, windscreen, gears: Hopefully, your last service wasn t in 1994. I presume you mean something more like 12 months ago. It sounds like this car is very hazardous to drive. You should probably consider making sure the car is repaired before driving it again. The reason...
Hyundai Repair: Jack points - hyundai 2001 accent hatchback, hyundai accent 2001, hyundai accent
hyundai accent 2001, hyundai accent, two wheels: If you re raising the front of the vehicle, the strongest and best place is probably the subframe (the roughly rectangular black tubular frame around the engine and transmission). It fits hydraulic jacks and jack stands reasonably well. It s also safe...
Hyundai Repair: Jammed CD - 2004 Hyundai Accent, hyundai accent, system mechanic
hyundai accent, system mechanic, emergency release: Hello Gabe, Sorry, no emergency release. If you want you can take it apart but just to let you know, I tried and failed. It is really complicated system (mechanic and electronic integrated). Even if you can take the CD out, you may damage the system. I reccommend...
Hyundai Repair: KEYLESS REMOTE, power locks, lamp work
power locks, lamp work, dome lamp: Hi, Henry. I ll assume that the remotes were working and are not working now. Let me know if that s incorrect, and please let me know the following: 1. Do the power locks operate normally from the lock switch on the driver s door master switch? 2. ...
Hyundai Repair: Key will not turn, lock cylinder, locking pin
lock cylinder, locking pin, bolt head: If you can get the key to turn, you can replace just the lock cylinder. You ll need to remove the steering column covers to access the lock assembly. Once you have the key turned to the on position, you ll need to locate the locking pin that holds the...
Hyundai Repair: Kia and Hyundai brake rotors, brake rotors, kia dealer
brake rotors, kia dealer, hyundai dealer: I d be very surprised if the Hyundai rotors are different. In fact, there is no part number translation. If the parts are exactly the same, they ll have the same part number. Simply get the part number from your Kia dealer and ask your local Hyundai dealer...
Hyundai Repair: Kick down sensor, throttle position sensor, transmission control module tcm
throttle position sensor, transmission control module tcm, transmission control module: P0122 indicates that the computer believes your throttle position sensor (TPS) readings to be too low. TPS issues on your vehicle are rare, so you should check the wiring for problems as well as the throttle position sensor itself. Make sure that the sensor...
Hyundai Repair: keyless entry system, keyless entry system, previous question
keyless entry system, previous question, xg: Check to see whether the siren operates. Roll your windows down (or get inside the car) and lock the car with the remote (causing the lamp flash for acknowledgement of arming). Then unlock one of the doors from the inside and open it. The siren should sound....
Hyundai Repair: keyless entry, keyless entry, car alarm
keyless entry, car alarm, tiburon: 1. Open the door and enter the car. (Alarm will be sounding). 2. Turn the key to the start position and release to the on position. 3. Wait 30 seconds. 4. Then attempt to start the car. If this doesn t work, remove the key, and return to...
Hyundai Repair: keyless system and radio don't work, fuse box, signal control
fuse box, signal control, e bay: Hello Jonathan, If you can give more info about your car I can be more helpful. ETACS controls most of the electrical components but has nothing to do with the radio. Maybe you caused a short circuit while unplugging/plugging it and burnt the fuse. Checked...
Hyundai Repair: kia with 2.4 hyundai engine, balance shaft, mechanic check
balance shaft, mechanic check, highway speed: Sorry, Bob. You asked that as part of the previous question and I neglected to answer it. I don t foresee any measureable damage over a short period of time. The real consequence is that there s a high frequency engine vibration that can stress a number...
Hyundai Repair: Lantra 1996 Check Engine Light is on all the time, engine control module ecm, diagnostic capabilities
engine control module ecm, diagnostic capabilities, dtcs: The engine control module (ECM) and transmission control module (TCM) have self-diagnostic capabilities. When the check engine lamp comes on, there should be a self-diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored in at least one of the ECM or TCM. Someone will need...
Hyundai Repair: Lantra power door locks, hyundai lantra gls, power door locks
hyundai lantra gls, power door locks, turn signals: Hi Peter, Since 99 elantras did not come with factory installed alarms , I think you have aftermarket alarm system. They usually have seperate fuse for the indicator lights. It should be near the alarm control module. Look above the pedals underneath the...
Hyundai Repair: Lantra Rocker Cover, hyundai lantra, plug wires
hyundai lantra, plug wires, spark plug: Hello Ian, You should remove the upper timing belt cover first. Then remove the spark plug cover and spark plug wires.It has bolts around the cover as well as inside the spark plug area. Once you are sure that you removed all the bolts try to pry it gently....
Hyundai Repair: Leak in car after it rains 2002 hyundai, hyundai elantra, drainage holes
hyundai elantra, drainage holes, water leaks: It s unclear whether your warranty would cover this problem. Hyundai specifies that water leaks are covered for only 1 year/12,000 miles. But you may have some luck considering that most of the components of your vehicle are covered by a 5 year/60,000 mile...
Hyundai Repair: Learning about my Hyundai, hyundai santa fe, tone wheels
hyundai santa fe, tone wheels, wheel speed: 1. Your ABS lamp should come on for a few seconds when you start the vehicle. This is to make you aware that the warning lamp is working properly. If it stays on or comes on while you re driving, then there s a problem. The first step is to have the ABS...
Hyundai Repair: License Plate Light, model vehicle, elantra
model vehicle, elantra, license plate light: Hi, Brandy. I ll need to know what year and model vehicle you have, and for Accent or Elantra, whether it s a hatchback, sedan, or wagon. I assume you re looking to replace the bulbs. If not, I ll need to know what you re trying to replace as well...
Hyundai Repair: Light bulb question, hyundai accent, light bulbs
hyundai accent, light bulbs, hvac control: Ordinarily, the lights in the hvac control are integral with the socket and attach directly to the circuit board. You may not be able to locate them anywhere other than the dealer. Simply refer to them by application like you ve done here. If someplace...
Hyundai Repair: Location of a car part, coolant temperature sensor, crank angle sensor
coolant temperature sensor, crank angle sensor, crankshaft position sensor: SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Santa Fe 2002-2003 GROUP Fuel System Troubleshooting (MELCO EMS) DTC Diagnostic item P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction DESCRIPTION The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor consists...
Hyundai Repair: Location oc Crank senor position Hyundia 2005, sensor position, hi friend
sensor position, hi friend, internet explorer: Hi, Salih. I cannot send pictures in this format. You can, however, register for a free account at www.hmaservice.com (requires Internet Explorer) and see the diagrams in the shop manual there. If you can tell me which engine you have (2.4, 2.7, or...
Hyundai Repair: Loss of power in 98 accent, overdrive switch, hyundai accent
overdrive switch, hyundai accent, transmission filter: The transmission filter won t cause a problem with the overdrive switch or the econ/normal switch. Actually, I m impressed that you can tell the econ/normal switch isn t working. Most people don t recognize any change. I would start by checking the wiring...
Hyundai Repair: Loss of power once engine starts to warm up, hyundai excel, self diagnosis
hyundai excel, self diagnosis, btdc: I don t recall where the oil pressure switch is, but the knock sensor is on the back of the block (I believe cylinder #2) and is attached with a single 12mm head bolt. I believe the wire connector is on a clip attached to one of the intake manifold bolts....
Hyundai Repair: Lug Nuts, brake caliper, nut bolt
brake caliper, nut bolt, lug nuts: You ll need to remove the wheel and brake caliper. Once the brake caliper is off, you should be able to hammer the old stud out the back. Then, install a new stud through the back side and draw down with a regular 12mm x 1.75 nut. If you attempt this with...
Hyundai Repair: "Lumpy" at tickover, hyundai lantra, hi john
hyundai lantra, hi john, spark plugs: Dear Ian, Did you do a complete tune up job on it if you did.Than you may have a burnt vale in it or it might be a small problem. It might be best to have it put on a machine. Thank you, ...
Hyundai Repair: lights flashing (changing intensity), alternator problem, hyundai products
alternator problem, hyundai products, warranty period: The voltage regulator is in the alternator on all Hyundai products, so you ve already replaced that. What you describe is typically an alternator problem. Another possibility is that something is putting a large electrical load on the alternator and...
Hyundai Repair: lights on rear are permenatley on?? and break lights wont come on, hyundia elantra, brake switch
hyundia elantra, brake switch, newborn son: Hello James, Your brake lights are on not your tail lights. I think the problem is your brake switch. It is located on top of the brake pedal. Either it is loose or switch it self stuck. Also sometimes bracket on the brake pedal which pushes on the switch...
Hyundai Repair: lo beam headlamp replacement, 2005 hyundai elantra, headlamp assembly
2005 hyundai elantra, headlamp assembly, hyundai elantra: There s a hook that holds the clip in place. You ll need to push the bent end toward the front of the car and move off it the hook. It ll be easier to work with if you already have the bulb unplugged. If you re still having difficulties, simply remove the...
Hyundai Repair: location of fuel filter in 2004 hyundai santa fe, hyundai santa fe, access panel
hyundai santa fe, access panel, 2004 hyundai santa fe: You ll need to remove the left rear seat (four 14mm bolts). I think you ll need to finish cutting through the tabs on the carpet to be able to lift up the carpet. Then remove the access cover. You can then remove the fuel pump from the top of the tank...
Hyundai Repair: loose wire 2000 Sonata (Power Steering?), sonata 2, engine harness
sonata 2, engine harness, loose wire: You ve got it, Bob. There should be a terminal on the end of the wire that snaps (albeit loosely) onto the post on top of the power steering pump. The wire should be orange with a black stripe. The purpose of this setup is to notify the ECM when you re...
Hyundai Repair: loss of power on highway, car speed, performance issue
car speed, performance issue, control modules: This could be an engine performance issue, a transmission/clutch issue, or a brake issue. Is your check engine lamp on or has it been coming on? If so, check the diagnostic trouble codes stored in your engine and transmission control modules. Is your...
Hyundai Repair: so lost, hyundai tiburon, rear caliper
hyundai tiburon, rear caliper, hyundai dealer: I ve never seen a case where an exhaust leak caused the vehicle to be difficult to start. I ve seen a few leaks prior to the upstream oxygen sensor that caused vehicles to run poorly, however. If you re within the 8 year/80,000 mile emissions warranty,...
Hyundai Repair: low beam headlights, 2002 hyundai sonata, ground circuits
2002 hyundai sonata, ground circuits, beam headlights: You can still do the test lamp check I mentioned in my previous answer. If both low beams are out, you could have a blown low beam fuse or a bad low beam relay. Both are located in the underhood fuse box. It s easy enough to pull the fuse and check...
Hyundai Repair: MAXIMUM VELOCITY AT 3RD. GEAR.., hyundai sonata, maximum velocity
hyundai sonata, maximum velocity, auto tranmission: You re not likely to damage the transmission, but continued high rpm operation may damage the transmission or overheat the exhaust. You re okay to run the rpm s as high as the red line, but for continued driving, you should probably limit the rpm s to under...
Hyundai Repair: Made Big Mistake And im Poor, electrical diagnosis, jumper wire
electrical diagnosis, jumper wire, fuse box: I suspect you jumpered the relay control power to the fan motor. The relay control circuit is a low-amperage circuit and is protected by a 10A fuse. The relay contact circuit runs off a 30A fusible link in the underhood fuse box. Remove the jumper wire...
Hyundai Repair: Maintenance transmission, hyundai accent 2000, personal preferance
hyundai accent 2000, personal preferance, hyundai accent: You re not that far off the recommended service interval, so I wouldn t see a problem with changing the fluid. There have been cases where changing old, nasty fluid in a transmission will accelerate a slipping condition, and I think that s what the service...
Hyundai Repair: Malfunction Indicator Light - Elantra 2001, malfunction indicator light, hyundai elantra
malfunction indicator light, hyundai elantra, transmission control module: Unfortunately, the possible issues are large. The list of possible diagnostic trouble codes that have the potential of causing the check engine lamp to come on is about twenty pages long. Each of these codes refers to a specific type of problem seen by the...
Hyundai Repair: Malfunction Indicator Light, malfunction indicator light, tiburon 2005
malfunction indicator light, tiburon 2005, engine computer: The malfunction indicator lamp means that the engine computer has detected a problem with your vehicle. You should take the car to the dealer to be checked. If the lamp is not flashing and the car seems to be running normally, it should be okay to continue...
Hyundai Repair: MISFIRE, catilitic converter, hyundai accent
catilitic converter, hyundai accent, compression check: If cylinders 2 and 3 are misfiring, I d suspect a coil issue. Since they re on the same coil, that would be a likely cause. There s also a possibility that you ve damaged your converter, but that won t cause a misfire, just a lack of power at higher...
Hyundai Repair: Mis-firing engine on XG350, sludge problem, purge solenoid
sludge problem, purge solenoid, gumout: A dealer replaced a purge solenoid for a bad vibration at highway speeds?? As you might guess, I m not very surprised it isn t fixed. In regard to the second dealer, do you mean they were unable to duplicate the condition? You should also expect that addressing...
Hyundai Repair: Musty smell in a/c, hyundai elantra, faint of heart
hyundai elantra, faint of heart, elantra: This is quite an undertaking, The only way I know to remove the evap assy is to remove the dash first. Not for the faint of heart and dangerous due to the Air bags. I would reccomend a product called Frigi Fresh. We use it at the dealership and it works quite...
Hyundai Repair: maf sensor, hyundai accent, trouble code
hyundai accent, trouble code, o2 sensor: Hello sal, I think you have problem on the maf sensor harness. either it is a ground wire or power wire. You need to check or get checked all the wires between MAF sensor and ECM. Also check the Idle speed actuator and both o2 sensor. They can throw a maf...
Hyundai Repair: malfunction indicator light 2003 Santa Fe Hyundai, malfunction indicator light, transmission control module tcm
malfunction indicator light, transmission control module tcm, transmission control module: The check engine lamp simply indicates that the engine control module (ECM) or transmission control module (TCM) has seen something abnormal. If the lamp is on steady and the vehicle still drives normally, you re typically okay to continue driving for...
Hyundai Repair: manual 5 speed trans hyundai accent 06, hyundai accent, gear teeth
hyundai accent, gear teeth, manual transmission: The primary issue with selecting reverse is typically that the vehicle is not moving. This means that the gear teeth may not be properly positioned to mesh together. There are typically two ways that the gear teeth can be moved in an attempt to align them:...
Hyundai Repair: manual transmission, clutch slave cylinder, transaxle system
clutch slave cylinder, transaxle system, hyundai accent: The only way you can see whats wrong is take the trans out an take it apart an also then you can see if the clutch is ok. SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Accent 1995-1996 GROUP Transaxle/Transmission Manual Transaxle System REMOVAL Remove...
Hyundai Repair: mechanical mystery, hyundai excell, rocker shaft
hyundai excell, rocker shaft, driveaxle: Unfortunately, you ll probably need to continue pulling stuff apart until you find the issue. Before doing any serious looking inside the engine, however, do your best to check the external possibilities. Although your description (binds only when 2 &...
Hyundai Repair: moldy evaporator, warranty assistance, drain hose
warranty assistance, drain hose, question thanks: It s not uncommon for moisture to collect in HVAC systems. Even if you got all the nastiness out, it s possible it ll come back. Growth of stuff in the system doesn t indicate any sort of defect, so I doubt you d get any sort of warranty assistance...
Hyundai Repair: musty odor w/air on, sonata 4, ventilation system
sonata 4, ventilation system, car doors: The problem you describe is common on most types of vehicles, not just Hyundais. The reason it exists is that the air conditioning system removes water from the air and some of this water rests in the ventilation system. Lysol is a good product to use to...
Hyundai Repair: musty smell, refreshment service, funky smell
refreshment service, funky smell, cabin filter: Hello Terry, Usually smell caused by mold. Some of the mold passes filter and gets landed on the evaporator core. If that is the case replacing micron filter will not help it. Only way to get rid of that smell is to have an A/C refreshment service done...
Hyundai Repair: Need Help, hyundai accent, miss fire
hyundai accent, miss fire, couple questions: Anytime the check engine lamp comes on while driving, diagnostic trouble codes should be stored. As a result, I ve got a couple questions: 1. How did you determine no codes were stored? 2. What does loses power mean? Be as specific as possible. ...
Hyundai Repair: Need a new or rebuilt 2.4 liter Hyundai Santa Fe Engine, hyundai santa fe, cylinder gasoline
hyundai santa fe, cylinder gasoline, liter engine: I don t have any information on whether the engines used in other countries are the same as those in the U.S. I don t know the availability of rebuilt engines (Hyundai doesn t offer them in the U.S., but some nonfactory rebuilders may), but Hyundai usually...
Hyundai Repair: Noise after timing belt change, climate control system, elantra gt
climate control system, elantra gt, coolant leak: There s not much that would occur during a timing belt change that would cause a noise only on acceleration that sounded like loud exhaust. The way you describe it, it sounds like an exhaust noise. The odor you notice could be a leaking heater core,...
Hyundai Repair: Number plate lights - Hyundai Accent 1995, hyundai accent, lightbulbs
hyundai accent, lightbulbs, trunk lid: Yes you are right about one thing you have to take the truck inner liner out, buts it not that hard,Ok its just a few Philip screws an after that when you get in there you take that trim off the back an then you can get to the tag lights,so hope this helps...
Hyundai Repair: need help with blinker relay, fuse box, hyandai
fuse box, hyandai, relay center: The blinker relay (flasher unit) is located in the relay center behind the tray on the very left side of the dash (on U.S. models). Since you have a RHD vehicle, the tray may not be present or may be on the right side. Furthermore, the relay center may be...
Hyundai Repair: I need tork specs, cylinder head gasket, valve spring compressor
cylinder head gasket, valve spring compressor, gasket surfaces: SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Elantra 2001-2002 GROUP Engine Mechanical System Cylinder Head Assembly REASSEMBLY NOTE Clean each part before assembly. Apply engine oil to the sliding and rotating parts. Install the spring seats.Using a special...
Hyundai Repair: negative ground, careful note, replacement battery
careful note, replacement battery, santa fe: The negative pole is indeed ground. The factory battery is oriented so that the terminals are toward the rear of the battery and the positive terminal is closer to the engine. Sometimes, if the replacement battery has the poles reversed, you can turn it...
Hyundai Repair: my new 03 tiburon, engine computer, tiburon
engine computer, tiburon, bump: The check engine lamp indicates that the engine computer has detected a malfunction. You ll need to have the diagnostic trouble codes read to find out the nature of the problem. You should still be within five years of the original delivery date, so...
Hyundai Repair: new car leak left of brake pedal, hyundai santa fe, dohc v6
hyundai santa fe, dohc v6, water leaks: All sorts of problems occur with new vehicles. Sometimes it s due to poor assembly. Other times it s due to a problem with the manufacture or design of one of the parts. On the whole, however, most new vehicles have few problems. As long as the dealership...
Hyundai Repair: noise, tinny sound, local shop
tinny sound, local shop, timing belt: It s possible something under the car was bent a little bit in the collision and makes some sort of abnormal contact when you start off. If it only does it right when you start from a stop, it s not very likely it s the brakes. Unfortunately, it s difficult...
Hyundai Repair: noisey drive shaft/diff on tiburon/ coupe 98 model, grating noise, cv joint
grating noise, cv joint, drive shaft: Most likely, the noise is coming from the differential itself, but it could also be caused by something that has come apart in the inner cv joint. You ll probably need to run the car on a lift to listen and locate the source of the noise. The differential...
Hyundai Repair: O2 Sensor for 2000 Sonata 2.4- code P0171, oem sensors, fuse panel
oem sensors, fuse panel, bank1: I m not familiar with your code reader, but it would appear that 01/02 indicates code one of two, whereas 02/02 indicates code two of two. P0171 simply represents a perceived lean condition problem, meaning that the required injector on-time to keep proper...
Hyundai Repair: O2 Sensor, hyundai service, oxygen sensor
hyundai service, oxygen sensor, flex pipe: You can view the Hyundai service manuals and other information at www.hmaservice.com. You ll need to register for a free account, and the site requires Internet Explorer. The rear oxygen sensor is located just behind the flexible portion of the front...
Hyundai Repair: OBD II autoscanner., obd ii, hyundai accent
obd ii, hyundai accent, egr system: P0401 indicates a problem with the EGR system. Since your vehicle doesn t have an EGR system, I suspect you either copied the code incorrectly or your scanner isn t communicating properly. I d recommend rechecking with your scanner to be sure that the...
Hyundai Repair: OBD-II CODE P0422, poor gas mileage, headlamp assemblies
poor gas mileage, headlamp assemblies, slow as molasses: P0422 indicates your catalyst efficiency is low. Most likely, a large amount of unburned fuel entered the catalytic converter when the car was misfiring and damaged the converter. Most likely, the converter is now largely restricted, causing a significant...
Hyundai Repair: Odd brake noise, transmission oil cooler, american mechanics
transmission oil cooler, american mechanics, spark plug wire: The fact that there s a noise doesn t necessarily indicate there s a problem that needs to be corrected. To determine this, however, it s necessary to look at the vehicle and determine the cause of the noise. Squeaks or squeals that occur when the brakes...
Hyundai Repair: Oil leak in Hyundai Elantra, hyundai elantra, elantra
hyundai elantra, elantra, gt 2: Hello Wayne, It sounds like you have a crack on the seal seat.Did mechanic inspect the seat and front case while replacing the seal?Also , another common mistake is to damage the new seal during installation. I think your only option is to have seal removed...
Hyundai Repair: Oil loss, high speed motor, hyundai lantra
high speed motor, hyundai lantra, odometer reading: So far, there s nothing here to cause alarm. By your accounting, you ve lost less than a quart of oil (from less than full to the low mark) in 2000 miles. The industry standard is 1 quart in 1000 miles for most automakers. While I don t personally agree...
Hyundai Repair: Open (unlock) passenger door ('98 Accent), door latch, rh
door latch, rh, accent: Most likely, there s a problem with the latch itself preventing the door from unlocking. Often, one of the latch springs breaks, causing the latch to not operate properly. You ll need to remove the door panel to check, but plan on replacing the right door...
Hyundai Repair: Overcharged A/C??, proper air flow, internet explorer
proper air flow, internet explorer, thermistor: Whether the system is overcharged depends on what the gauge is trying to read. It s possible the gauge is designed to read the system when it s running, in which case there are a large number of factors that affect the actual reading of the gauge. One general...
Hyundai Repair: Overdrive problems, transmission control module, gear overdrive
transmission control module, gear overdrive, hyundai accent: If your fluid is at the proper level, I have bad news only. You ll need a transmission overhaul or replacement. P0734 indicates your transmission is slipping in fourth gear (overdrive). P1529 indicates the transmission control module (TCM) sent a request...
Hyundai Repair: Overdrive shifts in then pops out of gear, hyundai accent, output speeds
hyundai accent, output speeds, input and output: The other sources are correct that it s possible that it s an end clutch issue. Unfortunately, there s often little way to tell conclusively and inexpensively without replacing the end clutch and seeing if the problem is solved. You can remove the end cover...
Hyundai Repair: Overheating, coolant tank, coolant level
coolant tank, coolant level, coolant leak: Hello Dianna, No it will not cause an overheating directly. It is an extra coolant tank for the system. When it is hot and coolant level rises it holds that extra collant for system to reuse when needed. If your engine has no coolant leak and no former overheating...
Hyundai Repair: Overheating 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, coolant temperature sensor, hyundai tiburon
coolant temperature sensor, hyundai tiburon, radiator shops: Some radiator shops will repair these, but I don t really recommend that. It s very difficult to reseal the tank properly without the machinery used in the manufacture of the radiator. Unfortunately, replacement is probably your best bet for reliable repair...
Hyundai Repair: Overheating, hyundia sonata, coolant leaks
hyundia sonata, coolant leaks, coolant fluid: If there are no external leaks, the thermostat is usually the culprit. What happens when the car overheats is that the coolant expands to the point that you begin losing it from the reservoir. I d recommend topping the coolant and letting the car run (a/c...
Hyundai Repair: o2 sensor, oxygen sensors, hyandia
oxygen sensors, hyandia, o2 sensors: I ve also read your additional information that you have read the trouble codes, and they are P0036 and P0038. These both refer to sensor 2, bank 1. Oxygen sensors are numbered beginning upstream at the engine and down the exhaust toward the tailpipe....
Hyundai Repair: o2 sensors, fuel management system, oxygen sensors
fuel management system, oxygen sensors, o2 sensors: It doesn t sound like the shop is very certain as to what s causing the problem. I m also not sure what they mean by wiring...may have been changed. In order for me to be of much assistance, the place to start here is the codes themselves. It s possible...
Hyundai Repair: oil change and oil leak, oil tank, mechnical
oil tank, mechnical, oil leak: I don t know what you are talking about I answered you with what you ask I don t know your car an what was wrong or if anything was wrong with oil on the engine being that guy left that cap off all I said is if there were not any problems before there should...
Hyundai Repair: oil filters, aftermarket filters, car 03
aftermarket filters, car 03, oil filters: You may use any oil filter on your car that you desire. But it s also the case that if you experience any problems due to any filter that s not a factory filter, any repairs necessary to correct those problems will not be covered by your warranty. Hyundai...
Hyundai Repair: oil leak and pressure leak, pcv system, pressure leak
pcv system, pressure leak, oil loss: First, check for external leaks. You ll need to try to determine how much oil you re losing externally and how much is coming out the intake into the air filter. Second, check your PCV system. Make sure the PCV valve allows suction to the crankcase. ...
Hyundai Repair: oil leak, sonata 2, oil leakage
sonata 2, oil leakage, fluid leak: Hi Petri, First , you need to know what type of fluid leak you have; Motor oil? Trany Fluid? Brake fluid? Coolant? If you think it is motor oil , clean the area real good and add engine oil dye. After couple days check the area with dye-light. I am pretty...
Hyundai Repair: oil pouring out of car, engine seals, hyundai accent
engine seals, hyundai accent, long periods of time: When a car sits for long periods of time, the wheels typically stick because of rust buildup on the rotors and drums. Often, simply attempting to drive the car will break them free. The oil is a different issue. You ll need to have the car towed to a...
Hyundai Repair: open trunk light on dashboard, fuse boxes, hyundai accent
fuse boxes, hyundai accent, odd symptoms: First, check all fuses, in both the interior and underhood fuse boxes. If certain fuses are blown, it can cause feedback on other circuits and a host of odd symptoms. If no fuses are blown, then check the tailgate switch. The switch is in the latch. ...
Hyundai Repair: overheating?, coolant temperature sensor, hyundai santa fe
coolant temperature sensor, hyundai santa fe, coolant level: If the temperature stays low when you re at steady speed, that tends to indicate that you have good coolant flow, so we can eliminate things like a clogged radiator or stuck thermostat. When the car cools, check your coolant level in the radiator. If it...
Hyundai Repair: overheating, coolant leaks, crankshaft pulley
coolant leaks, crankshaft pulley, hyundai elantra: I know you say you don t lose coolant, but the steam/smoke from the back of the engine suggests that you may have a leak. So, for now, I ll still consider the possibility that you may have a leak. When the car cools, remove the radiator cap and check the...
Hyundai Repair: overheating, hyundai elantra, radiator hose
hyundai elantra, radiator hose, temp gauge: Anytime one radiator hose is cold while the other is hot, the coolant is not flowing. This could be because of low coolant or a blockage in the system. Usually, a stuck thermostat is the cause, but the radiator can be clogged as well. I ve heard stories...
Hyundai Repair: overheating, coolant temperature sensor, wiring relays
coolant temperature sensor, wiring relays, hyundai elantra: You ll need to investigate. There are many possible causes of overheating. If the coolant continues to leak out, you should repair the leak first. Fill the radiator and let the car run with the radiator cap off. Make sure the a/c is turned off. As the...
Hyundai Repair: oxygen sensor repair, hyundai products, oxygen sensors
hyundai products, oxygen sensors, hyundai accent: Replacing the oxygen sensor is a fairly simple job. You have two oxygen sensors, however. You ll need more information to determine which sensor is needed. You ll need to know the diagnostic trouble code so you can figure out what it means, or you ll need...
Hyundai Repair: oxygen sensor, oxygen sensor, trouble code
oxygen sensor, trouble code, elantra: Please follow up with the trouble code you re receiving. The trouble code will tell my what the ECM thinks is the problem with the downstream sensor. I m presuming you cleared the code and it came back within a day or few of driving. If not, you need...
Hyundai Repair: oxygen sensors, hyundai sonata gls, sonata gls v6
hyundai sonata gls, sonata gls v6, oxygen sensors: Using higher octane will not result in longer oxygen sensor life. Octane is simply an anti-knock measure. As long as you don t hear spark knock, there s no reason to use a higher octane gasoline than the manufacturer s minimum recommendation (87 in the...
Hyundai Repair: P0302 Check Engine Code, spark plug wires, intake manifold gasket
spark plug wires, intake manifold gasket, hyundai elantra: I wanted to know about the coolant temperature because problems with partially clogged injectors often happen only during a cold start. So I was curious to see whether that was the case here. Just give the shop the facts and allow them to reach their own...
Hyundai Repair: P0340 code, no spark at 2nd plug wire. '02 Sonata 2.4L., camshaft position, sonata 2
camshaft position, sonata 2, cam sensor: Checking the cam timing is a good start. You might also want to check the spacer plate between the crankshaft sprockets and the plate on the camshaft sprocket. It s possible that there s something there causing the crank or cam sensor to pick up a false...
Hyundai Repair: P0422 on 2000 Elantra, oxygen sensor, car campaign
oxygen sensor, car campaign, warranty coverage: P0422 means your manifold catalyst efficiency is low. On your car, this catalytic converter is part of the exhaust manifold. First, I d recommend calling your local dealer and seeing if there are any open service campaigns on your car. Campaign V04...
Hyundai Repair: P0422 code, o2 sensors, earlyer
o2 sensors, earlyer, exhaust flow: Hello Ron, This code usually indicates that exhaust flow inside the converter is below specification. If you replaced the O2 sensors recently that leaves us only one option: Partially restricted converter. I think you should replace your catalytic converter...
Hyundai Repair: P0444 Code, purge valve, fuse box
purge valve, fuse box, control valve: P0444 indicates that the ECM has recognized an open circuit in the circuit for the purge control valve. This could be caused by the purge control valve itself, but I ve never seen a purge valve fail electrically. You should start by checking whether...
Hyundai Repair: P0455 code, 2003 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata
2003 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata, emission system: Hello Tameka, This code s description is P0455 Evap Emission System- Large Leak. Usually ,arge leak means you drove or still driving your vehicle with loose or missing gas cap. Check your gas cap if it is tight. Even if that is the case , tightening it might...
Hyundai Repair: P0715 Code, powertrain warranty, hyundai repair
powertrain warranty, hyundai repair, exact part number: Unfortunately, it s not part of the powertrain warranty. The good news is that I ve never seen that code indicate a fault other than the input speed sensor, and that s a relatively simple repair. If you re a do-it-youselfer, you ll need to remove the air...
Hyundai Repair: P1128 another question, vin code, core charge
vin code, core charge, local store: N is the vin code for the 1.5 engine from 1995 to 1999. G is the vin code for the 1.5 engine from 2000 to 2005. There are small differences in these engines. I checked the catalog to see if the older Accents use the same sensor as yours, and they do not....
Hyundai Repair: P1128, air flow sensors, air flow sensor
air flow sensors, air flow sensor, emissions test: P1128 won t be caused by spark plugs or an exhaust leak. P1128 could put your mixture off, so that could cause black smoke, but I d primarily expect that on acceleration, not idle. To test the air flow sensor, you should refer to Hyundai TSB 01-36-022....
Hyundai Repair: P134- o2 sensor, hyundai accent, oxygen level
hyundai accent, oxygen level, oxygen sensor: The oxygen sensor will be in the exhaust manifold, above the manifold converter. If it s not plainly visible in the top, it may be screwed into the transmission side of the manifold. My apologies. I should have included this in my original response...
Hyundai Repair: P1529, transmission control module, sonata 2
transmission control module, sonata 2, diagnostic check: P1529 means nothing more than the TCM (transmission control module) has requested that the ECM (engine control module) turn on the check engine lamp. All I can tell you based on this information is that the TCM has seen something abnormal. To find out what...
Hyundai Repair: Park Light, interior lamps, fuse box
interior lamps, fuse box, hyundai tucson: Fuse #3 (10A - red) in the dash fuse box controls the right side parking lamps and the dash illumination. The fuse box is inside the end cover on the driver s side of the dash. There ll be a diagram on the dash end cover telling you briefly what each fuse...
Hyundai Repair: Parking Brake and Battery Light, local auto, brake fluid
local auto, brake fluid, alternator: Hi, Mark. I m sorry it s been so long for you to receive an answer. It appears that a previous expert left and the questions he didn t answer were simply dumped into the system. I didn t check here very frequently because the questions all appeared to be...
Hyundai Repair: Parking brake replace, hundai, brakes
hundai, brakes, accent: You should be able to replace the cable in question. You ll need to remove the console to access the handle end of the cable. On the other end, you ll need to remove the drum for the wheel to which the cable goes. You ll then need to remove the shoe...
Hyundai Repair: Parts needed for '98 Accent repair?, clutch kit, water pump
clutch kit, water pump, timing belt: I think the parts prices quoted are about right, especially if you re getting more parts than you ve indicated. The seller needs to purchase the parts from someone, and then mark them up to make a profit just like any other business. For $300, I m skeptical...
Hyundai Repair: Passenger side rear view mirror, rear view mirror, mirror assemblies
rear view mirror, mirror assemblies, mirror assembly: The mirror glass snaps into place. You ll need to press rather hard to get it to snap in. It s possible that some of the parts you need on the mirror assembly are broken or missing. If that s the case, you ll need to replace the entire mirror assembly....
Hyundai Repair: PLEASE HELP: 1998 Hyundai Sonata Question, hyundai sonata, simultaniously
hyundai sonata, simultaniously, sonata: Unfortunately, you re not missing anything. Your clock is broken. Short of replacing the clock, the only thing you can do is to disconnect the battery (or pull the clock fuse) and see what time the clock resets to. Once you have that information, you can...
Hyundai Repair: PO118, coolant temperature sensor, coolant leaks
coolant temperature sensor, coolant leaks, engine coolant temperature: A scan tool will be the best way to diagnose this problem. We already know that the problem is intermittent because your check engine lamp will go back out on its own. When a diagnostic trouble code sets, your engine control module (ECM) stores what is...
Hyundai Repair: POOR ACCELERATION, air flow sensor, vacuum leaks
air flow sensor, vacuum leaks, hyundai accent: You can try applying some liquid to the connections on the vacuum lines to see if it gets sucked in. Usually, a good visual inspection will suffice. You ll need to check the air bellows visually, because there s very little vacuum there, and any leakage...
Hyundai Repair: Poor Fuel economy and loss of power, poor fuel economy, hyundai santa fe
poor fuel economy, hyundai santa fe, oxygen sensors: Although the 2.7 has a fair amount of oxygen sensor issues and oxygen sensor is a possibility, but that wouldn t be my prime suspect if your mileage is low *and* your vehicle is running poorly. Oxygen sensors tend to do little more than turn on a check engine...
Hyundai Repair: Poor running engine/idle at cold start ups, hyundai accent, start ups
hyundai accent, start ups, cold start: First, you should check for trouble codes and diagnose and repair anything that s left a code. If you ve got no trouble codes and nothing else identifiable seems to be wrong, then you should probably take it to the dealer. There s a reprogram available...
Hyundai Repair: Poor starting, hyundai s coupe, rotor arm
hyundai s coupe, rotor arm, coupe auto: This is probably going to be a problem with the idle air control motor this controls the idle speed by controlling the amount of air allowed to bypass the throttle body at idle it is probabbly seized up. this should be referred to a professional as he has...
Hyundai Repair: Possessed 2003 Eleantra GT 4 door hatch, radio clock, power mirror
radio clock, power mirror, work radio: There is no recall, but there is a known problem with corrosion in the connectors between the body and the doors. Hyundai has a very nice technical service bulletin (TSB) about the problem. I recommend you register for a free account at www.hmaservice.com...
Hyundai Repair: Possible fuel pump ??, performance issue, transmission problem
performance issue, transmission problem, gearshift: Okay. So we ve definitely got an engine performance issue. The potential problems are still large, though. Could be a misfire, a bad air flow sensor, defective throttle position sensor, etc. The diagnostic trouble codes are the next step. Have the trouble...
Hyundai Repair: Possibly low refrigerant, psi level, engine control module ecm
psi level, engine control module ecm, pressure switches: Without knowing exactly what s in the refrigerant kit, it s difficult for me to advise you beyond being general. Since we have refrigerant recovery machines at my place of employment, I have nearly no knowledge of the products available to the general public...
Hyundai Repair: Power lock/unlock when using a key, harness connector, door lock actuator
harness connector, door lock actuator, problem thanks: It s possible the left door lock actuator is defective. The door lock actuator has a switch in it that sends a signal to lock or unlock all doors based on what happens in the actuator when you lock/unlock the driver s door. It s also possible that you...
Hyundai Repair: Power Steering Pump Noise, hyundai elantra, power steering pump
hyundai elantra, power steering pump, elantra: Sorry this is hard being i cant hear sounds online,but look at the fluid an see if it is red or is more creamy red like it as air in it, an if it as air you need to have it bleed down an refilled right, this is what happens when it get airated,sorry hope this...
Hyundai Repair: Power Steering in Sonata, extended warranty company, leak fluid
extended warranty company, leak fluid, fluid leak: I doubt there s anything fishy going on. If there were, they would have likely said that you needed the rack from the outset. It s possible that the tech crossthreaded the fitting, damaging the rack, or that the threads came out of the rack when he removed...
Hyundai Repair: Power steering pump noise, 2003 hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra
2003 hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra, timing belt replacement: The pump doesn t typically make a squealing noise. I d suspect that one of the drive belts is slipping. Check especially the alternator belt-- it drives the water pump which in turn drives the power steering pump. The alternator belt needs to be rather...
Hyundai Repair: Power window disorder, hyundai sonata, little gap
hyundai sonata, little gap, internet explorer: This is a common problem on 1999 - 2002 Sonatas. The plastic piece on the upper part of the regulator has cracked and moved, getting in the way of full window movement. You can either replace the entire regulator or service with a repair kit that Hyundai...
Hyundai Repair: Price quote, hyundai elantra, emission control system
hyundai elantra, emission control system, purge valve: Presuming this is a code P0455, this code very rarely occurs for a reason other than an improperly installed fuel cap. Make sure the fuel cap properly threaded into the filler neck, and disconnect the battery for about 5 seconds to clear the lamp and trouble...
Hyundai Repair: Problems, camshaft timing, proper fuel
camshaft timing, proper fuel, engine computer: You ll want to try to narrow the scope of things it could be. Check to see if the check engine lamp comes on when you turn the key to the on position. If it does, it means that your engine computer is at least powered up. Check to see whether you...
Hyundai Repair: Programing keyless remote for 2002 Hyundai Sonata, 2002 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata
2002 hyundai sonata, hyundai sonata, keyless entry system: To my knowledge, this keyless entry system is programmable only with the dealer s scan tool. You ll need to locate the nearest dealer to you and take it in for programming. The system can accomodate a maximum of two remotes. If you have two remotes,...
Hyundai Repair: Protection Plan, warranty companies, factory warranty
warranty companies, factory warranty, extended warranty: A. Since you ve reported this vehicle s mileage in kilometers, I m presuming it s not in the U.S. As such, I m not an authority on its warranty, but I believe the warranty outside U.S. is 3 years/60,000 kilometers. Since this vehicle already has 75,000...
Hyundai Repair: PULSE SENSORS, hyundai elentra, pulse generators
hyundai elentra, pulse generators, speed sensors: Your transmission has two pulse generators (a/c signal inducing speed sensors). Pulse generator B is on the back of the top of the transmission and measures the output shaft speed. Pulse generator A is on the bottom front of the transmission end cover. ...
Hyundai Repair: Purge Control Valve, rubber holder, vacuum hose
rubber holder, vacuum hose, purge valve: It shouldn t be that difficult. It may involve some flexibility of your arms, however. The purge valve mounts to the back side of the intake manifold. If you follow the purge hose away from the throttle body-- there s a diagram on one of the hood labels--...
Hyundai Repair: Purge Valve 99 Hyundai Accent, adobe svg viewer, hyundai accent
adobe svg viewer, hyundai accent, fuse box: The purge control valve is located underneath the underhood fuse box. While I cannot provide a diagram on this site, you can see one at www.hmaservice.com (requires Internet Explorer). Go to www.hmaservice.com and register for a free account. If you...
Hyundai Repair: Purge valve emissions or powertrain component???, bumper to bumper warranty, powertrain warranty
bumper to bumper warranty, powertrain warranty, sante fe: The purge control valve is covered by the 5 year/60k bumper to bumper warranty but not the 10 year/100k powertrain warranty. The federally mandated emissions warranty for this component is 2 years/24k miles, but since that s shorter than the bumper to...
Hyundai Repair: Purge valve Santa Fe 3x, purge valve, charcoal canister
purge valve, charcoal canister, small pieces: Hi Ron. Whether there are other solutions depends on what the issue is. It would seem that if you ve put three purge valves on in three months that there at least needs to be something additional done. At worst, there was nothing wrong with the purge valve...
Hyundai Repair: p0171 code, hyundai santa fe, maneger
hyundai santa fe, maneger, reading machine: This question is too long and involved for me to help with i am very sorry but the problem do s lay with the computer getting a lean code an i cant just pick one thing out an say thats it. best thing i know you dont want to hear this is dealer help being...
Hyundai Repair: p0722 code, mile powertrain warranty, bumper to bumper warranty
mile powertrain warranty, bumper to bumper warranty, hyundai dealership: At this point, the only warranty that s still in force is the 8 year/80,000 mile emissions warranty. The 5 year/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty has expired and the 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty neither applies to this problem or to any owner...
Hyundai Repair: p1154 H02S & power steering leak 2002 Hyundai Sonata V6, 2002 hyundai sonata, fuel injector cleaner
2002 hyundai sonata, fuel injector cleaner, power steering fluid: Hello Edna, P1154: Transition time problem O2 sensor bank 2 sensor 1. This code shows that the upper O2 sensor on Bank 2 (Radiator side) which is located on the exhaust manifold is reading and responding slow. Make sure factory campaign has been performed...
Hyundai Repair: paint, hyundai warranty, minor imperfections
hyundai warranty, minor imperfections, paint warranty: You have a specific paint warranty for 3 years and 36,000 miles. According to the Hyundai warranty manual, defects which [result] in a significant unsightly appearance or affect the value of the vehicle are covered, while minor imperfections ... commercially...
Hyundai Repair: parking brake, elantra, period of time
elantra, period of time, wheel: I don t understand what you mean by a fail point Scott, but I ll do my best to help you along. Often, driving the car will break the shoes loose enough to allow the wheel to turn. Once the wheel is broken loose, you can usually remove the drum and inspect...
Hyundai Repair: periodic speedometer malfunction, vehicle speed sensor, spedometer
vehicle speed sensor, spedometer, warranty period: Technically, they re right. Hyundai won t allow them to replace a component unless they know it s defective. But the deeper question is whether they even bothered to check. In many cases, the problem is a worn speed sensor gear, an issue typically visible...
Hyundai Repair: please help - 2001 Sonata problem, camshaft sensor, hynudai
camshaft sensor, hynudai, running kind: I m sorry to say that the trouble code is the key to deciding where to start. You ll need to find a code reader that will communicate with your car or have it towed to a shop that can read the codes. As for the repair manual, you can access repair information...
Hyundai Repair: poor gas mileage and black smoke, coolant temperature sensor, air flow sensor
coolant temperature sensor, air flow sensor, poor gas mileage: This sounds like the fuel is not fully burning, usually caused by too much fuel. Check for the following: 1. Exhaust leak. 2. Faulty oxygen sensor. 3. Faulty air flow sensor. 4. Coolant temperature sensor reading too low a temperature. 5. Bad...
Hyundai Repair: poor mileage, highway fuel economy, hyundai accent
highway fuel economy, hyundai accent, poor mileage: I don t know anything about aftermarket chips, but I also strongly recommend against using them. It could cause you to be refused warranty service depending on the problem the vehicle has. Below are my fuel economy driving/diagnosis tips. The last items...
Hyundai Repair: possible throttle body problem, air flow sensor, mass air flow sensor
air flow sensor, mass air flow sensor, mass air flow: You might try it with the stock intake to see if there s any change. You shouldn t replace the air flow sensor unless you actually determine that s the issue. Over the internet, I doubt I ll be able to do enough diagnosis on your probem to make my opinion...
Hyundai Repair: no power, hyundai electra, secondary ignition
hyundai electra, secondary ignition, wire coil: The converter (or lack thereof) is not the cause of your problem. If you ve verified that #3 coil, plug, and wire are good, then you ll need to investigate the injector and compression. Just make absolutely certain there s nothing wrong with the secondary...
Hyundai Repair: No power 2002 Hyundia Santa fe, fuel pressure regulator, vechical
fuel pressure regulator, vechical, catalytic converters: The information I gave was generic because I didn t know what engine you had. There is a catalytic converter made into each of your two exhaust manifolds, and one further back in the exhaust. But since it ll be such a pain to take the manifolds loose on...
Hyundai Repair: no power, out of whack, camshaft
out of whack, camshaft, timing belt: Could be the catalyst. Camshaft timing could be incorrect. Many of the cars of your vintage had adjustable ignition timing. If that s out of whack enough, it could be causing the problem. I ve also seen some cars around this time have worn crankshaft timing...
Hyundai Repair: no power,chokes out, fuel pressure gauge, fuel pressure regulator
fuel pressure gauge, fuel pressure regulator, vacuum hose: Most likely, your fuel pump is worn, causing low fuel pressure. To check for sure, install a fuel pressure gauge (you ll need an adapter for the fuel filter or fuel line connection) and measure your fuel pressure. The pressure should be 37 PSI at idle with...
Hyundai Repair: power door locks/drain on battery, power door locks, 2005 hyundai tucson
power door locks, 2005 hyundai tucson, frequent occurrence: The number one cause of the battery symptoms you describe is the battery itself. While it s possible something is staying on or activating and draining the battery (such as the door locks), that s a much less frequent occurrence. You should start by having...
Hyundai Repair: power lock fuse, bulldog remote starter, power door locks
bulldog remote starter, power door locks, fuse box: The power door locks are powered through 20A fuse 24 in the passenger compartment fuse box (behind the left side of the dash), which also controls the fuel and trunk release switches and the passenger door switches. One minute sounds like a long time for...
Hyundai Repair: power locks 2003 tiburan, lock cylinder, door lock actuator
lock cylinder, door lock actuator, latch: Based on your description, the most likely issue is that the driver s door lock actuator has seized and the latch needs replacement. This would be consistent with not being able to fully turn the key in the lock cylinder and not being able to move the inside...
Hyundai Repair: power locks/window fuse blown (repeatedly), slow blow fuse, fuse block
slow blow fuse, fuse block, blown fuse: According to the schematic, this fuse powers only the power windows. Your problem could be with: 1. One of the window switches 2. One of the window motors 3. The power window relay 4. Any of the wiring in the circuit between the fuse and the window...
Hyundai Repair: power locks, keyless entry system, power locks
keyless entry system, power locks, remot control: If the turn signals flash when you attempt to lock/unlock the doors with your remote, then the keyless entry system and remote are operating normally. In that case, you ll need to check the door locks like you suggest. You ll be interested in fuse #15...
Hyundai Repair: power problem, crankshaft position sensor, engine computer
crankshaft position sensor, engine computer, camshafts: I think I can provide some help. Hopefully, it ll lead you toward the problem. To start, please help me with the following information: 1. Was the car running prior to being disassembled? 2. When you say the ignition wire doesn t have power, do you...
Hyundai Repair: power steering noise, alternator belt, hyundai elantra
alternator belt, hyundai elantra, pressure relief valve: Usually, the symptom you describe occurs when the alternator belt is loose. If you can flex the alternator belt at all with light pressure, it s too loose. Similarly, a loose power steering belt can cause the issue. The power steering belt, however, should...
Hyundai Repair: power steering problem, rack pinion, pulley
rack pinion, pulley, model car: Hi, Nuno. I ll need a little more information to help you with your issue. 1. What year and model car do you have? If it s a Sonata or Santa Fe, which engine do you have? 2. Is the fluid at the proper level? 3. You say that when you attempt to...
Hyundai Repair: power steering pump, power steering pumps, hyundai elantra
power steering pumps, hyundai elantra, worst case scenario: It s more likely that something inside may be misaligned and jammed. It could have moved when you had the back off the pump. It s possible the pump could be bad, but I don t know what was causing the squealing to begin with. It could have been just a loose...
Hyundai Repair: power window motor tiburon, 10mm nuts, 2003 hyundai tiburon
10mm nuts, 2003 hyundai tiburon, hyundai tiburon: Replacing the motor is much easier if you can lower the window. Once you have the door panel off, remove the plastic covers, hook up the window switch, and try to lower the window while whacking on the motor with a wrench. If the window will lower, lower...
Hyundai Repair: power window out of rail on santa fe, retaining clips, window glass
retaining clips, window glass, window sill: There are six screws holding the door panel in place: -- one in the inside door handle bezel-- remove the bezel -- one in the pull grip -- two in the front of the door panel -- two in the rear of the door panel. If you indeed have all these screws and...
Hyundai Repair: power window repair, hyundai santa fe, splash plastic
hyundai santa fe, splash plastic, bolts: The most frequent issue with Santa Fe windows is that one or more of the bolts attaching the window to the regulator comes out. When this occurs, only the front or rear half of the glass attempts to raise, causing the window to get cocked in the opening....
Hyundai Repair: no power, cigerets, oxygen sensor
cigerets, oxygen sensor, cylinder number: If you have access to a code reader, start there. The trouble codes stored in your ECM (engine control module) will identify the misfiring cylinder(s). The code P030x represents a misfire on cylinder number x, with P0300 being a random misfire. To start...
Hyundai Repair: problem, hyundia accent, egr valve
hyundia accent, egr valve, ecm: The 2002 Accent doesn t have an EGR valve. Furthermore, Hyundai doesn t use the code P1401. It sounds like the tool that was used to read your trouble codes wasn t communicating with your ECM properly. You might try having the codes read with another tool...
Hyundai Repair: problems starting sometimes, coolant temperature sensor, hyundai s coupe
coolant temperature sensor, hyundai s coupe, knock sensor: The coolant temperature sensor could be the problem. If it reads too cold, the computer could flood the engine with fuel and cause it to not start. Although you likely also have an issue with your knock sensor, that shouldn t affect whether the vehicle starts....
Hyundai Repair: program a new remote for 2001 sante fe, sante fe, scan tool
sante fe, scan tool, remotes: To my knowledge, James, the only way to program your vehicle to recognize both remotes is with the dealer s scan tool. You ll need present both remotes at the time of programming. Otherwise, the vehicle will only recognize the one that was programmed last...
Hyundai Repair: purge control valve, hyundai products, p0440
hyundai products, p0440, control valve: P0440 indicates a generic evaporative system malfunction, not necessarily a problem with the purge control valve. This code is *very* rare on Hyundai products. If you haven t had any diagnosis beyond reading the code, I d recommend taking the vehicle to...
Hyundai Repair: purge control valve, 2005 hyundai sonata, fuel vapors
2005 hyundai sonata, fuel vapors, hyundai sonata: Your vehicle has a system which burns off excess fuel vapors by feeding them into the engine under certain driving conditions via a computer-controlled solenoid valve called the purge control valve. The purge control valve is not repairable. If it s not...
Hyundai Repair: puzzling, coolant temperature sensor, crank sensor
coolant temperature sensor, crank sensor, hyundai accent: It sounds like you may have an issue with your crank sensor or coolant temperature sensor. If your check engine lamp is coming on, start with reading the diagnostic trouble codes. If you ve got no trouble codes, the key to finding the problem is to have...
Hyundai Repair: pvc valve, hyundai elantra gls, hyundai elantra
hyundai elantra gls, hyundai elantra, 2000 hyundai elantra: The valve is in the valve cover, usually on the drivers side toward the firewall side of the engine pointing toward the intake manifold. The only tool required would be a pair of pliers to remove the hose and a 14mm wrench. Good luck, hope this help...
Hyundai Repair: Question about Oxygen Sensors in a 2001 Accent, o2 sensors, oxygen sensors
o2 sensors, oxygen sensors, oxygen sensor: The downstream oxygen sensor is the one in the flexpipe under the car. The sensor in the 1.6 is the same as the one in the 1.5, so there shouldn t be any issue with the information mix-up in this instance. If you re going to try to do this job yourself,...
Hyundai Repair: Question, hyundai elantra, digital voltmeter
hyundai elantra, digital voltmeter, fuse box: This will probably take a few questions to sort out what sort of problem you re having with the system. Does the indicator come on when the button is depressed and go back out when released? If so, it s likely that the wrong connector is plugged into...
Hyundai Repair: Radio Broken, slow blow fuse, fuse boxes
slow blow fuse, fuse boxes, jumper cables: Start by checking fuses 9 (right end of top row) and 25 (right end of bottom row) in the dash fuse box. One of them may be blown. If jumper cables are hooked up backward or the battery is connected backward, several fuses will typically blow. If you...
Hyundai Repair: Radio Cassette, interior lighting, control button
interior lighting, control button, radio cassette: There are two screws behind the ashtray that must be removed. There is one screw behind the interior lighting rheostat (dimmer switch) that must be removed. You must disconnect the heater cables from the heater box because the heater controls are attached...
Hyundai Repair: Radio/Cd Player, fuse box, sonada
fuse box, sonada, radio cd: If the radio turns on, it s impossible for the issue to be with a radio fuse. Depending on which audio system you have, you may have a problem with your amp, or the radio may not be correct for either the amp system or a system without an amp. Most of the...
Hyundai Repair: Radio Code Entry for a '95 Accent, radio chassis, radio operation
radio chassis, radio operation, radio unit: Beginning with December, 1990 production, some factory installed radios will have an Anti-Theft system built in. This system deters theft by making the radio unit inoperable when it is removed from the vehicle. A preset Lock-Out code must be entered with the...
Hyundai Repair: Radio Issues, hyundai santa fe, antenna base
hyundai santa fe, antenna base, antenna cable: The issue is either with your antenna, cable, or radio itself. To determine which, you ll need to check the antenna cable to be sure it s attached properly to the radio and antenna (in the left rear glass, I believe), and that it s intact everywhere between...
Hyundai Repair: Radio problem, antenna connections, antenna system
antenna connections, antenna system, radio problem: Check the antenna itself. It should be in a detent and stick up at about a 65 degree angle with the horizontal. If your antenna is properly positioned and you still have reception issues, go to the dealer and compare the reception in your vehicle with...
Hyundai Repair: Radio and rear 12-V power supply, blown fuse, digital clock
blown fuse, digital clock, v power: If the clock fuse is okay and the clock is not working, the problem is usually the clock itself. The problem with inoperative power outlets is typically a blown fuse. If you follow-up with the year and model of your vehicle, I can advise you on which fuse...
Hyundai Repair: Radio removal, phillips screws, coin holder
phillips screws, coin holder, switch plate: First, you ll need to remove the switch plate/coin holder from the console. Under that should be two Phillips screws holding the console trim cover in place. Remove the two screws and remove the console trim cover. Then remove the two screws holding the...
Hyundai Repair: Radio Wiring, 2002 hyundai sonata, pioneer avic d3
2002 hyundai sonata, pioneer avic d3, antenna control: Unfortunately, the information I have is from www.hmaservice.com, so I don t know how much it ll help you. I m not sure what you re specifically asking about the wiring, so here s what I have for the wiring: Pin 1 -- gray -- antenna control Pin 2 -- brown...
Hyundai Repair: Radio wiring, box speakers, radio harness
box speakers, radio harness, radio wiring: It s possible the speaker wiring in your car isn t set up for the radio you re trying to install. Many aftermarket radios use a common ground for all the speakers, but each Hyundai speaker has two wires going to it. In this case, you d need to take the negative...
Hyundai Repair: Rain makes car useless, hyundai accent, humidity level
hyundai accent, humidity level, secondary ignition: Typically, misfires caused by most weather are due to problems with the secondary ignition system (spark plugs, plug wires, coil). It s not so much that something is leaking, but that the humidity level is high enough to make the air more conductive, thus...
Hyundai Repair: Random Quitting, fuel delivery system, fuel management system
fuel delivery system, fuel management system, fuel pump relay: Okay. What you ve told me implies that the battery and charging system are probably okay. Let s start with the lack of spark. How did you determine that you have no spark? If you indeed have none, you should check to see whether the check engine lamp...
Hyundai Repair: RE: 2001 Elantra Keyless Entry, power locks, turn signals
power locks, turn signals, keyless entry: It certainly sounds like the ETACM (electronic time and alarm control module) isn t receiving the signal from the remotes. If I were diagnosing this, I d try to reprogram your remotes to see if it solved the issue. If not I d try programming a new remote...
Hyundai Repair: REMOVING CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS, slide bolts, torque wrench
slide bolts, torque wrench, impact wrench: In most cases, a long-handled wrench will remove stubborn bolts. I don t recall ever seeing one of the 17mm caliper mounting bolts break (although I ve heard of it), so I wouldn t be overly concerned about breakage. If your wrench isn t long enough, you...
Hyundai Repair: Re: Changing transmission fluid, changing transmission fluid, hyundai accent
changing transmission fluid, hyundai accent, dipstick tube: You can change the transmission fluid yourself. Simply remove the 17mm drain plugs in the differential and the transmission and reinstall when drained. Fill through the dipstick tube. You shouldn t expect this will have any affect on the any type of fumes....
Hyundai Repair: Rear Brake Repair, wheel hubs, parking brake cable
wheel hubs, parking brake cable, hyundai accent: Since you ve got an Accent, I ll presume you have drum brakes. You ll need to remove the wheels, the drum retaining screws, and the drums. If the drums won t pull over the shoes, you may need to remove the console inside and adjust the parking brake cable...
Hyundai Repair: Rear Brakes, rear brakes, rear pad
rear brakes, rear pad, rough numbers: On the Santa Fe, the parking brake mechanism is separate, so that won t be causing any issues. Here are the things I ve seen: 1. Rear pad backing plates rusted and binding in caliper bracket. This typically only occurs on cars which aren t driven very...
Hyundai Repair: Rear brake light, 2003 hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra
2003 hyundai elantra, hyundai elantra, lamp bulbs: On this car, you ll need to remove the lamp assembly to get to the bulb. Presuming you ve got a four door, open the trunk, and there will be two tabs that attach the lamp to the package shelf. Release the locking tabs and push up to get the lamp to pop loose....
Hyundai Repair: Rear brakes, friction material, star wheel
friction material, star wheel, wheel bearing: Sorry, Tom. I forgot to include that in my answer. The star wheel goes toward the front of the vehicle, and turning the wheel downward should spread out the shoes. The arm that adjusts the star wheel should be on the front shoe. As long as you re sure...
Hyundai Repair: Rear Defrost, adobe svg viewer, rear defogger
adobe svg viewer, rear defogger, electrical diagnosis: The rear defogger is controlled by the Electronic Time and Alarm Control Module (ETACM). It receives a signal from the switch, and if the car is running, turns on the rear window defogger. Most frequently the problem is a blown 30A defogger fuse. Other...
Hyundai Repair: Rear defroster, blown fuse, hyunda
blown fuse, hyunda, defrosters: You ll need to diagnose the electrical circuits to diagnose the problem. The alternator is an easy enough check. Simply start the vehicle and place a voltmeter across the battery terminals. You should have at least 13.5V. If not, you ll need to check the...
Hyundai Repair: Rear pinion seal, differential case, side bearings
differential case, side bearings, differential carrier: you will have to go to the deal an see if they will lend or seel you one,other then its hard to say being its from Hyundai ,they have a break down in the repair book from hyundai,i cant send pics on here so go to the dealer an ask to see the repair book an...
Hyundai Repair: Front and Rear rotor replacement on a 1997 Tiburon, rear rotors, phillips screws
rear rotors, phillips screws, rear caliper: Replacing the front rotors will require removing the calipers and the wheel hub assemblies. You ll need a slide hammer or hub puller tool to remove the front wheel hub. Often, when the hub is removed, the bearing pulls apart, damaging the bearing. You should...
Hyundai Repair: Rear Strut removal 1999 Elantra, rear strut, luggage compartment
rear strut, luggage compartment, seat bottom: You ll need to remove the side bolster for the rear seat back. There should be one 12mm bolt at the base of the bolster (accessible through the crack between the bolster and the seat bottom) holding the bolster in place. Once the bolt is out, you should...
Hyundai Repair: Rear View Mirror dangling, rear view mirror, mirror assembly
rear view mirror, mirror assembly, spring metal: Usually, there s a spring metal piece that bolts a block onto the back of the mirror. Chances are that the piece on your windshield is actually two pieces with the additional piece in the center being a pivot bolt. Look to see if the block on the windshield...
Hyundai Repair: Rear wheel seized?, rear drum brakes, parking brake cable
rear drum brakes, parking brake cable, heavy hammer: Presuming you have rear drum brakes as you ve implied, you should probably try taking the wheel off and hitting the drum a few times with a reasonably heavy hammer (3-4 lbs.) This will usually free up the shoes if they re seized to the drum. If that doesn...
Hyundai Repair: Rear wiper and clock, fluid dispenser, best bet
fluid dispenser, best bet, warranty period: If you re still within the 5 year/60,000 warranty period, nothing. If not, it ll vary depending on who does the repairs, the manufacturer and distributor of the parts, and your geographic location. Your best bet for a price quote is to call some places near...
Hyundai Repair: Removing the door panel on my vehicle, hyundai elantra gls, hyundai elantra
hyundai elantra gls, hyundai elantra, silicone spray: Hello Dalisa, Before removing the panel, try something else. Use a silicone spray to lube the window run. Lower the window and spray the silicone all over the both front and rear sides of the window run. Use window by opening and closing it to spread the...
Hyundai Repair: Removing Hyundai Santa Fe Rotors, hyundai santa fe, caliper pistons
hyundai santa fe, caliper pistons, phillips screws: In my opinion, Hyundais are typically easier to work on than Fords. I think you ll find that as things go along, you will have few problems performing general maintenance and minor repair. 1. Rotors are separate from the hubs. No need to remove hubs....
Hyundai Repair: Removing a radio from a 2007 Tuscon, pad section, crash pad
pad section, crash pad, internet explorer: You ll need to remove the shifter cover and bracket and the center dash facia to access the radio. You can view procedures for removing these items at www.hmaservice.com. You ll need to register for a free account, and the site requires Internet Explorer....
Hyundai Repair: Removing and re-attaching transmission, shaft collar, clutch release
shaft collar, clutch release, input shaft: You ll need to remove the clutch release lever from the top of the transmission. The forks in are still in the throwout bearing and the shaft cannot turn to let them out because there s a detent on top of the bellhousing keeping the lever from turning. ...
Hyundai Repair: Removing Surge Tank to change spark plugs, air intake hose, surge tank
air intake hose, surge tank, intake holes: Remove the top of the air box, the air intake sensor, and the air intake hose. Unplug and unhook the electrical connectors for anything attached to the surge tank. Remove the vacuum hose from the intake and the PCV hose from the pcv valve. Unbolt...
Hyundai Repair: Replace brake pads front, brake pad, caliper
brake pad, caliper, brake pads: It s about as straightforward as you can get. Remove the bottom 14mm bolt from the caliper and rotate up. Remove old pads and install new. Compress piston, rotate caliper down and rebolt into place. When done, be sure to pump up the brakes before attempting...
Hyundai Repair: Replace negative battery cable 2002 Sonata., negative battery cable, professional mechanic
negative battery cable, professional mechanic, negative cable: The positive and negative cables come as an assembly. To replace, you ll need to run the positive cable to the starter and the alternator, and the negative cable to a transmission and a body ground point. If the issue is just a problem with a terminal,...
Hyundai Repair: Replace oil transmision, automatic transmissions, manual transmissions
automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, dipstick tube: For Accent and older-type automatic transmissions, there should be a 17mm drain plug in the pan and a 17mm plug in the differential housing. To change the fluid, remove the plugs and fill through the dipstick tube. For newer-type automatic transmissions,...
Hyundai Repair: Replace side passenger mirror, 2003 hyundai sonata, flat screwdriver
2003 hyundai sonata, flat screwdriver, passenger mirror: Hello Jill, If you be careful and gentle , you can replace it. Mirror is attached by 4 plastic clips to the motor. Gently pry each clip out one by one by using a thin flat screwdriver between the mirror and motor. Once you remove the mirror, you will see...
Hyundai Repair: Replaced timing belt and rebuilt head on 01 Sonata, Now no fuel pressure, crank sensor, fuse box
crank sensor, fuse box, slow blow: The ECM should ground the fuel pump portion of the ECM control relay when the ignition is turned to on or start. Although it s not uncommon for the crank sensor to be damaged by a failed timing belt, a functioning crank sensor is not required for the...
Hyundai Repair: Replacement of Brake Light Bulb, hyundai elantra, hyundai dealer
hyundai elantra, hyundai dealer, light socket: The socket may be melted or otherwise damaged preventing it from coming out of the housing. You might try prying on thr socket away from the housing while turning the socket. If that doesn t work you may have to break the socket to remove it. The extention...
Hyundai Repair: Replacing '97 Hyundai Accent Timing Belt, woodruff key, hyundai accent
woodruff key, hyundai accent, rearmost position: Since you ve got the old belt off, I presume you ve removed the drive belts, water pump pulleys, crank pulley, and the upper and lower timing covers. If not, you ll need to remove them. You ll also need to remove the motor mount if you haven t already done...
Hyundai Repair: Replacing Brake Lights bulbs in Hyundai Elantra 2001, hyundai elantra, little tug
hyundai elantra, little tug, tail lamps: There are trim panels in the trunk at each end corner of the trunk near the tail lamps. There may be a philips screw holding the panels. Remove the panel or panels first. You should find three 8mm nuts holding the light to the body behind the pannel. remove...
Hyundai Repair: Replacing fuel filter, hyundai santa fe, fuel filter
hyundai santa fe, fuel filter, fuel pump: The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump assembly located in the fuel tank. You can replace it separately, but you ll need to remove the left rear seat, pull up the flap in the carpet, remove the access cover, and then remove the fuel pump assembly and disassemble...
Hyundai Repair: Replacing Rear Combination Light, hyundai elantra, combination light
hyundai elantra, combination light, elantra: The lamp is held in place with three 8mm nuts. You ll need to open the access cover in the trunk trim and remove the three nuts. Then the lamp will pull straight out (with difficulty-- it snaps in place). Once you have the lamp off the vehicle, you can...
Hyundai Repair: Resetting the Time on a '97 Hyundai Accent, technical service bulletins, woodruff key
technical service bulletins, woodruff key, hyundai accent: There s a small hole in the camshaft sprocket that lines up with an indentation in the front camshaft bearing cap. The hole will be approximately straight up when aligned to top dead center (TDC). There s an indentation in the rear of the crankshaft sprocket...
Hyundai Repair: Reversing Light u/s, hyundai accent, electrical diagnosis
hyundai accent, electrical diagnosis, range switch: Since the 1.3 isn t available in the U.S., the information below may not apply to your vehicle, but I ve provided it because most vehicles are similar. The reverse lamps are controlled via a range switch on the transmission. It s possible the range switch...
Hyundai Repair: Right front rotor, constant velocity joints, wheel hub
constant velocity joints, wheel hub, slide hammer: You re trying to pull the wheel hub (to the back of which the rotor is mounted) out of the hub bearing in the steering knuckle. The constant velocity joints in your axle will compress when you do this. Eventually, the axle will stop pushing in, and you ll...
Hyundai Repair: Right signal light will not go off., body control module bcm, body control module
body control module bcm, body control module, signal lamp: I don t think I have very good news, Craig. If operating the other lamps doesn t affect what the turn signal lamp does, the problem is in the body control module (BCM) and the BCM will need to be replaced. Unless power is backfeeding through a bulb (this...
Hyundai Repair: ROUGH IDLE AND CHEC ENG LIGHT, sante fe, secondary ignition
sante fe, secondary ignition, p0300: Since you ve got a rough idle, I d primarily suspect that you have a misfire. Most misfires are caused by secondary ignition components (plugs, wires, coil), so I d look there first. Your best bet to get good information about the problem is to read the...
Hyundai Repair: Rotor 2 retainer screws cant come out, hundai elantra, phillips screws
hundai elantra, phillips screws, impact driver: You ll probably need an impact driver to remove the screws. It s a spring loaded handle with screwdriver bits that install in the end. Striking the handle with a hammer applies inward pressure while turning the end of the driver. You should be able to find...
Hyundai Repair: Rough Idle- 2001 Elantra, hyundai elantra, test engine
hyundai elantra, test engine, elantra: My first guess, based on the way you say the car is coughing, is that you have a misfire. If that s the case, I d recommend starting by checking the plugs, plug wires, and ignition coil. But if you want reasonably confident direction on finding the problem,...
Hyundai Repair: Rough Idle then stall, head gasket, hyundai accent
head gasket, hyundai accent, block test: The fact that the check engine lamp is not coming on suggests that this problem is probably not related to the fuel management system. Before getting involved in any serious work, I d recommend pulling the valve cover and upper timing cover and rechecking...
Hyundai Repair: Rough Idle, throttle position sensor, mitsubushi pajero
throttle position sensor, mitsubushi pajero, rotor arm: Hi, Geoff. I m not familiar with this vehicle, but have worked on many Mitsubishi 3.0 systems, so I ll try to give you as much information as I can. A fluctuating idle like you describe (with no misfire) is usually caused by something incorrect in the...
Hyundai Repair: Rough Idling, hyundai accent, vacuum hose
hyundai accent, vacuum hose, exhaust valves: Presuming the car was running normally before the timing belt broke, I d start with (re)checking those things that are related to the work you ve done: -recheck camshaft timing -check vacuum hose (especially pcv and brake booster) installation -check...
Hyundai Repair: Rough idle when cold, coolant temperature sensor, hyundai santa fe
coolant temperature sensor, hyundai santa fe, engine control module ecm: As long as the EGR issue was fixed and the lamp isn t coming on, I doubt your current problem is related. I m hard-pressed to say I think the sensor will fix the issue, but it s also my best guess at this point. The sensor screws into the front of...
Hyundai Repair: Rough idle, mass air flow sensor, throttle position sensor
mass air flow sensor, throttle position sensor, mass air flow: If you were to try cleaning it, I d recommend contact cleaner. But you ll have difficulty getting the solvent inside the sensor, and your results will probably be poor at best (if the throttle position sensor is part of the problem). If you determine the...
Hyundai Repair: Rough idling,bad emission and speed, transmission control module, hyundais
transmission control module, hyundais, emmission: It s of course possible the problem is with your ECM, but this is very rare on Hyundais. Based on your description, it sounds like the engine is misfiring. If that s the case, the check engine lamp should normally be illuminated or flashing. If it is, you...
Hyundai Repair: Rough running when cold, light flashes, plug wires
light flashes, plug wires, fuel delivery: A flashing check engine lamp indicates a misfire that s so bad it s likely to damage the catalytic converter. So bad plug wires would be one of the more likely causes (along with spark plugs, and the ignition coil). Keep in mind, however, that although the...
Hyundai Repair: RPMs Hang when trying to shift - 2006 Elantra GLS, smooth transition, elantra
smooth transition, elantra, manual transmission: There was a reprogram for the 2001 to 2003 Elantras to reduce the time the rpm s stayed up. As I recall, it was worse with the a/c on. But there s nothing for this for the 2004 and newer Elantras. It s possible that what you re describing is the way...
Hyundai Repair: RR window regulator, power window regulator, window switch
power window regulator, window switch, electrical connector: For your car, the regulator and motor come as one assembly. First, you ll need to remove the door panel. Remove the screw from the door handle and slide forward to release from the door. Remove the screw from the pull grip and those around the outside...
Hyundai Repair: Running rough, intake plenum, speed sensors
intake plenum, speed sensors, platinum plugs: The code itself doesn t tell us why the engine is misfiring. All the computer knows is that the misfire is occurring. Based on your description, my primary suspicion is that you have some sort of secondary ignition system problem. Unfortunately, cylinder...
Hyundai Repair: radio codes, hyundai sonata, 3x3 grid
hyundai sonata, 3x3 grid, radio code: I ll need some additional information to determine your radio code. While holding in the band button, turn the radio on. A series of dashes (and perhaps the number 1) will be displayed. The dashes are displayed in a 3x3 grid. I ll need to know which...
Hyundai Repair: radio cuts out, factory radios, radio cuts
factory radios, radio cuts, experience factory: I ve seen this many times. It s a problem internal in the radio. The fix is to replace the radio. In my experience, factory radios are far overpriced for their overall quality and their sound quality. You can probably purchase a better radio at a lower...
Hyundai Repair: radio lights, illumination, lamps
illumination, lamps, radio: The lamps that illuminate the radio are inside the radio and are not serviceable separately. Unless you re capable of disassembling the radio and unsoldering and resoldering the bulb, reilluminating the radio will require you to either take the radio for...
Hyundai Repair: radio removal, phillips screws, facia
phillips screws, facia, instrument cluster: No problem, Steve. You ll need to remove the black (or wood grain) plastic facia around the instrument cluster and dash controls. 1. Remove the two phillips screws located behind the ashtray. 2. Remove the two phillips screws in the underside of the...
Hyundai Repair: radio, bulbs, headlights
bulbs, headlights, illumination: Depending on which Hyundai radio this is, the display should illuminate anytime the radio is on, or whenever the parking lamps are on. To my knowledge, the display bulb is not serviceable-- it would require soldering. If this is not a Hyundai radio, the...
Hyundai Repair: random misfires, crank sensor, hyundai accent
crank sensor, hyundai accent, performance issue: The things you report about the crank sensor lead me to believe the crank sensor is functioning normally at this time, unless it s loose in the block. I don t know what emissions at yellow would indicate. You may need to read your code-reader manual...
Hyundai Repair: re: 1996 Accent Gear/transmission - contd., electrical issues, gear transmission
electrical issues, gear transmission, mechanical issues: In many instances, codes for an incorrect gear ratio (which would be what you d have in a case like yours) will occur only if the car is driven for a significant period of time with the condition actually occurring. I m guessing that when this occurs, you...
Hyundai Repair: re code, hyundai sonata, hyundai dealer
hyundai sonata, hyundai dealer, radio code: If you turn the radio on normally, the word COdE should appear in the display. If you re holding in the 4 button when you turn on the radio, you should have a series of dashes and perhaps the number 1. You must be holding in the 4 button when you turn...
Hyundai Repair: re: Drivers side headlight 2001 sonata, headlamp assembly, sonata
headlamp assembly, sonata, fuse: There is a bulb inside the headlamp that s serviceable through the cover on the rear of the headlamp. As long as the headlamp assembly isn t broken, there s little reason it should need to be replaced. As long as only one headlamp is out, you don t have...
Hyundai Repair: how to re-set alarm system affter a battery death, valet mode, hyundai logo
valet mode, hyundai logo, hyundai sonata: Since your remote matches the one in the picture and neither has a Hyundai logo, it s my presumption that you have a DEI keyless entry system. First, check your car to see if the LED and valet switch are present. The LED should be obvious. The valet...
Hyundai Repair: re: speed sensor, abs sensor, speed sensor
abs sensor, speed sensor, speedometer: Don t replace the ABS sensor. If the ABS lamp doesn t come on when driving normally, the sensor isn t bad. The speedometer won t cause a p0500 code because it s on a different circuit. You need to check the wiring between the ABS module and the ECM...
Hyundai Repair: re: speed sensor, speed signal, abs computer
speed signal, abs computer, speed sensor: The air bag computer has nothing to do with the P0500 problem. There are only three possibilities for what s causing this problem: 1. The *ABS* computer is not sending the vehicle speed signal to the ECM. 2. The wire between the ABS computer and ECM...
Hyundai Repair: re: speed sensor, vehicle speed sensor, powertrain control
vehicle speed sensor, powertrain control, output speed: If the PCM (Powertrain Control Module, also ECM) is remanufactured, I d be very suspicious that it s the cause of your issue. You should expect this computer to cost you in the neighborhood of $1100. It s entirely possible that this is the wrong computer...
Hyundai Repair: re: speed sensor, vehicle speed sensor, hyundai vehicles
vehicle speed sensor, hyundai vehicles, wire pin: If the ABS lamp doesn t come on when you drive, then you re going to have to do some electrical testing to see whether the issue is in a module or elsewhere. You ll need to see the schematics to know what you re testing. For this, I recommend getting a free...
Hyundai Repair: rear brakes, phillips screw, wheel hub
phillips screw, wheel hub, heavy hammer: You ll either need to get it unscrewed (with an impact driver or vise grips or something similar), or you ll need to drill the head off. The drum won t come off the hub while the screw is in place. You could try to take the drum and hub off together by...
Hyundai Repair: rear breaks, rear drum brakes, phillips screw
rear drum brakes, phillips screw, sonata 2: Presuming you have rear drum brakes, you ll need to have the hand brake off. Remove the wheel, the Phillips screw(s) attaching the drum to the hub, and remove the drum. Then, swap the new shoes for the old. I m suspicious, based on your question, that you...
Hyundai Repair: rear driver side strut, spring compressor, seat back
spring compressor, seat back, elantra: Sorry for taking so long, Dawn. I wanted to look in the illustration in the shop manual because I cannot recall replacing one of these. From the diagram in the shop manual, it appears that the upper strut mounting nuts (3) are in the trunk, but it s...
Hyundai Repair: rear noise hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent
hyundai accent 2000, hyundai accent, service bulletins: I did a quick check of techncial service bulletins and didn t find anything that was related. I d recommend having the car checked prior to replacing the shocks. The noise could be coming from just about any component in the rear suspension, not necessarily...
Hyundai Repair: rear suspension, torque torque, strut assembly
torque torque, strut assembly, shock absorber: SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Accent 1995-1997 GROUP Suspension System Front Suspension System DISASSEMBLY Raise the front of the vehicle and mount it on a jack stand. Remove the wheel and tire. Detach the brake hose and tube bracket from...
Hyundai Repair: rear window stoplight overheats, correct lamp, brake switch
correct lamp, brake switch, watt bulb: Since the Tiburon wasn t introduced until the 1997 model year, I ll presume you have a 1997 Tiburon. You ll want to check for any poor contacts in the housing. Depending on the condition of the lamp, you may need to purchase a new housing. The bulb...
Hyundai Repair: rear wiper, arm assembly, dyi
arm assembly, dyi, wiper motor: You will have to go to the dealer or jumk yard, SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Elantra 1998-2000 GROUP Body Electrical System Rear Wiper/Washer REMOVAL Remove the rear wiper arm assembly. Remove the tailgate trim. Remove the rear wiper...
Hyundai Repair: refueling problem, hyundai repair, charcoal canister
hyundai repair, charcoal canister, hyundai accent: You either have a restriction preventing the fuel from properly entering the tank, or a restriction preventing the vapors from venting through the charcoal canister. You can visually check to be sure there s no physical damage to the tank, filler neck,...
Hyundai Repair: remote keyless entry system, 2005 hyundai xg350, hyundai xg350
2005 hyundai xg350, hyundai xg350, keyless entry system: If the lamps don t flash when locking with the remote, the system isn t armed. Most frequently, this is caused by the hood switch, but could also occur if one of the door switches is bad. To check whether it s your hood switch, locate the hood switch...
Hyundai Repair: removal of factory fitted radio, hyundai lantra, rheostat
hyundai lantra, rheostat, facia: Remove the shift knob. Then remove the trim around the shifter. Pry out the rheostat (dimmer switch). Remove the screws from behind the rheostat and the shifter bezel. Take the heater cables loose from the heater box. The trim should then pull out from...
Hyundai Repair: removal of the starter, negative battery cable, factory service manuals
negative battery cable, factory service manuals, clutch cable: Based on your description, it sounds like you have a four cylinder engine with the starter under the intake manifold. If that s the case, the starter will be held onto the transmission by two 14mm bolts that screw in from the transmission side. As you look...
Hyundai Repair: remove / replace radio, phillips head screws, hyundai elantra
phillips head screws, hyundai elantra, radio cassette player: Hello Suzan, You need to remove center facia which is a single piece from left side vent grill to the ash tray. Slide ash tray out and remove 2 phillips head screws. Also remove two screws above the instrument cluster. Pull the facia out; start from left...
Hyundai Repair: removing door mirror, mirror glass, old glass
mirror glass, old glass, new glass: If you re replacing the mirror glass, the old glass snaps off and the new glass snaps into place. If you re replacing the entire mirror, you ll need to remove the plastic triangular cover on the inside of the door where the mirror is located. It should...
Hyundai Repair: removing door panels, hyundai tucson, rear edge
hyundai tucson, rear edge, window sill: Hi, Carlos. I m sorry it s been so long for you to receive an answer. It appears that a previous expert left and the questions he didn t answer were simply dumped into the system. I didn t check here very frequently because the questions all appeared to...
Hyundai Repair: repair power steering, power steering rack, rack repair
power steering rack, rack repair, bolt: unless you have alot time an have done a power steering rack repair before you might not want to try this if it is leaking make sure it what u think an not the rack laeking from inside if the lines are leaking pipe tape may work for a short time but i cant...
Hyundai Repair: repairs, clutch disc, hyundai accent
clutch disc, hyundai accent, fuel management: I cannot think of any way the transmission mount could make the car stall. It won t affect the clutch disengagement because the clutch is hydraulic and all the moving parts from the release cylinder on are mounted to the transmission or engine. If the...
Hyundai Repair: replace leaking water pump - hyundai accent 2001, hyundai accent 2001, timing belt tensioner
hyundai accent 2001, timing belt tensioner, crankshaft pulley: You ll need to remove the timing and drive belts to do this repair, so if they haven t been replaced recently, it d be adviseable to replace them as well. I ve listed a step-by-step procedure for replacing the water pump below. The specifics for removing...
Hyundai Repair: replace power antenna, power antenna, car one
power antenna, car one, trys: This usually takes 2 people, one in the car one out. There is a nut on the top of the antenna housing, you will also see this on the new antenna. Remove it fron the antenna on the car. Have someone in the car turn the radio on. The old antenna will motor up...
Hyundai Repair: When to replace a timing belt?, hyundai elantra, wheel vibration
hyundai elantra, wheel vibration, timing belts: The timing belt is recommended to be replaced at four years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. While the engine in your car doesn t have a propensity for breaking timing belts, you should probably consider replacing it now just to ensure it doesn t break....
Hyundai Repair: replacing bulb in hyndai elantra, elantra, tail lamp
elantra, tail lamp, nub: For the sedan, open the trunk and open the access flap in front of the tail lamp. Then remove the three 8mm nuts holding the lamp in place. The lamp removes straight rearward. If you have difficulty getting the lamp to come out, you may need to bang on...
Hyundai Repair: replacing a lug stud from a 2003 Santa Fe, hub assembly, caliper
hub assembly, caliper, flange: Actually, I d recommend not removing the hub. Usually, when the hub is removed, the bearing pulls apart, requiring replacement of the bearing. If you remove the caliper, you should be able to hammer the stud out through the back of the hub. Then install...
Hyundai Repair: replacing the passenger side tail light cover, phillips screws, recent snow
phillips screws, recent snow, lamp assembly: To my knowledge, there isn t any cover for the tail lamp. The entire lamp assembly can be removed by unfastening the two #3 Phillips screws that are exposed when the liftgate is opened. Anyone who can operate a screwdriver should be able to remove the tail...
Hyundai Repair: replacing rotors, cotter pins, wheel hubs
cotter pins, wheel hubs, axle nuts: The rotors on the 1996 Accent are mounted behind the hub. You ll need a slide hammer or hub puller to get the hubs off. Here s the procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Jack the vehicle and safely support. 3. Remove the front wheels. 4. Remove...
Hyundai Repair: replacing santa fe timing belt, camshaft sprockets, late model race cars
camshaft sprockets, late model race cars, model race cars: SERVICE MANUAL Applies to: Santa Fe 2001-2004 GROUP Engine Mechanical System Timing System REMOVAL Remove the engine cover. Using a [16 mm], rotate the tensioner arm clockwise (about 14° )and remove the belt from the pulley. ...
Hyundai Repair: replacing speed sensor on manual transmission, hyundai elantra, elantra wagon
hyundai elantra, elantra wagon, 2000 hyundai elantra: There is no speed sensor on a 2000 Elantra manual transmission. This car uses a speedometer cable to drive the speedometer mechanically. Usually, the cable itself breaks. To check, unscrew it from the top of the differential on the transmission and look...
Hyundai Repair: replacing tail light, hyundai elantra, phillips screws
hyundai elantra, phillips screws, plastic seat: Remove the trim panel inside the trunk just in front of the lamp. It should be held in place by one or two Phillips screws. Then remove the three 8mm nuts holding the lamp in place. Next, pull the lamp straight out toward the rear of the vehicle....
Hyundai Repair: replacing a timing belt in a 1999 sonata, camshaft sprockets, crankshaft pulley
camshaft sprockets, crankshaft pulley, pulley bolt: Each of the camshaft sprockets has a dot on the outer surface which aligns with a pointer on the corresponding valve cover. There s a dimple on the flange on the back of the crank sprocket which aligns with a pointer on the front of the engine. If...
Hyundai Repair: replacing timing belt, timing belt tensioner, crankshaft pulley
timing belt tensioner, crankshaft pulley, pulley bolt: To replace the timing belt on a 2001 Accent 1.6: 1. Support the engine with a floor jack (and block of wood) and remove the upper engine mount. 2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts. 3. Remove the alternator belt. 4. Remove the power steering belt....
Hyundai Repair: replacing timingbelt, timing belt tensioner, pulley bolt
timing belt tensioner, pulley bolt, crank pulley: The procedure below is from memory. I also encourage you to go to www.hmaservice.com (requires Internet Explorer) and register for an account, log in, and view the timing belt service information in the shop manual section. There are many diagrams that will...
Hyundai Repair: replacing wheel bearings on a 1995 Hyundai Scoupe, 1995 hyundai scoupe, replacing wheel bearings
1995 hyundai scoupe, replacing wheel bearings, front wheel bearings: The front hub bearings are tapered roller bearings. There s an inner and an outer bearing, and a seal for each. After you remove the bearings, you ll need to remove the outer races from the knuckle with a punch and then install the new races with a bearing...
Hyundai Repair: reset ready codes, obd ii scan tool, hyundai sante fe
obd ii scan tool, hyundai sante fe, 2003 hyundai sante fe: You ll need to drive the vehicle until all the readiness tests have run. You ll only be able to tell whether the tests have run with an OBD-II scan tool or a code reader which also has the capability of checking the readiness tests. Some tests require...
Hyundai Repair: response to speed sensor, sensor signal, speedometer
sensor signal, speedometer, self test: The sensor you need to be looking at depends on which engine you have. On the 4 cyl, the one that controls the speedometer also sends the signals to the computers and will cause the P0500 code. So, if you ve got a 4 cyl, you should start with the sensor...
Hyundai Repair: Will not restart when hot, hyundai sonata, 2 quarts
hyundai sonata, 2 quarts, stock airbox: do a cranking test an see if apark stays an also but a fuel presure test on it an see if presure stays up after its starts an then see if the pump stays running sometime after you let off the key no power runs to the gage after start up then take it from...
Hyundai Repair: no reverse, transmission control module, tibron
transmission control module, tibron, transmission shops: Presuming you have an automatic transmission, you most likely need to overhaul or replace the transmission. There are a few things to check before making that determination, however: 1. Make sure the fluid is at the proper level. If low, top off, look...
Hyundai Repair: no reverse, range switch, transmission repairs
range switch, transmission repairs, hyundai: Technically, it s possible. But I ve never seen it. Presuming you have an automatic, you should check your range switch and cable adjustment to be sure they re adjusted properly and operating normally. If so, you re looking at major transmission repairs...