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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1999 sonata | 10/8/2010 | HT |
| Q: the turn signal lever on my 99 sonsta came off and is just kind of hanging there. not sure if it ... A: John. Unfortunately, the light switch is broken. You'll need to purchase a new one. To replace, ... | ||
| trouble code P1330 | 10/8/2010 | HT |
| Q: 2002 hyundai sonata v4 2.4 dohc automatic transmission trouble code P1330 came up on scanner also ... A: Charles, I think there is an issue causing your transmission control module (TCM) to place the ... | ||
| hyundia 2007 tucson v 6 | 10/7/2010 | HT |
| Q: replace timing belt. instructions on how to ANSWER: Hi, Michael. Tucson timing belt replacement is ... A: Indeed, you'll need to remove the upper intake (intake plenum). There are a components (ground ... | ||
| 2001 hyundai XG300 dashlights problem | 10/7/2010 | HT |
| Q: I am about to buy a hyundai XG300 2001 year and the current ownwer told me that the dashligths are ... A: Kally. This problem has nothing to do with the engine or transmission, but in the sense that it's ... | ||
| 2004 Radio removal | 10/7/2010 | HT |
| Q: I gave my 04 Sonata to my daughter and true to form she has managed to break the cassett player and ... A: Joe. Don't be too hard on your daughter. These weren't the most reliable units, even when they ... | ||
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata V6 | 10/7/2010 | HT |
| Q: I've never had a problem starting my car while the engine is cold but after the car is warm ... A: Bobby. For your problem with the vehicle not starting, you'll want to check for the following ... | ||
| 98 excel | 10/6/2010 | HT |
| Q: My daughters excels blinkers aren't working. they worked when the headlights were turned off. and ... A: Susan. Presuming your vehicle is set up similarly to those in the U.S., the fuses for the ... | ||
| fault codes | 10/6/2010 | HT |
| Q: i have a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe . on vehicle inspection they got a code P0444 and a P0112. any ... A: Gregg. P0444 indicates an open circuit in the purge control valve circuit and P0112 indicates an ... | ||
| Elantra 2002 transmission | 10/6/2010 | HT |
| Q: I have the same transmission problem as one of your other readers, transmission THUMPS when changed ... A: Jacques. There are many, many issues which can cause a transmission to thump and then stay in third ... | ||
| 2000 v6 hyundai sonata | 10/6/2010 | HT |
| Q: i have 3 major problems that i need fixed and i dont know where to start. first i need to know how ... A: Stevi. I have some concern about what you're attempting to do, as it seems likely at least some of ... | ||
| 2006 Sonata outside door handle broke | 10/6/2010 | HT |
| Q: The outside door handle will not open the door. How do you get the metal inside door panel off, aka ... A: Vern. Depending on the situation, you may not need to access the door from inside. The portion of ... | ||
| 2002 hyundai accent. | 10/5/2010 | HT |
| Q: i was merging onto the freeway yesterday, and did a hard acceleration, for about three seconds. ... A: Tom. It's possible you may have a trouble code even though there is no check engine lamp, so there ... | ||
| Hyundai Tiburon GT Hesitation | 10/5/2010 | HT |
| Q: I have an 03' Tiburon GT.I have had the car for 17,ooo miles with no problems, then not too long ago ... A: Tyce. The trouble code you've given, P1607, isn't a code that's used on the 2003 Tiburon. I ... | ||
| 2001 Tiburon 4 cylinder, idle | 10/4/2010 | HT |
| Q: The car starts fine but idles high, about 1,500 to 2,000 and almost sounds like it has a miss. It ... A: Michael. There are a few things you should check. Verify the throttle cable has some slack in ... | ||
| 2001 Hyundi Sonata - drivers door . | 10/4/2010 | HT |
| Q: goodevening , I own a great car and have for several years , 2001 Hyundi Sonata . I can't open the ... A: Brian. You'll probably need to replace the door latch. Additionally, once you get the door open, ... | ||
| not starting | 10/4/2010 | HT |
| Q: I have a 2001 Hyundai Sonata isn't getting for to the fuel pump and doesn't have spark in the plugs A: In a crank/no spark situation, check for the following: -- does the check engine lamp come on when ... | ||
| 2000 Hyundai Elantra Auto door locks work intermittantly | 10/4/2010 | HT |
| Q: i have a 2000 hyundai Elantra and with auto door locks that are only working ... A: Amyn. If your battery is strong enough to start the car, then it's not weak enough to cause a ... | ||
| 1999 hyundai sonata | 10/4/2010 | HT |
| Q: hpe all is well , ,regarding my 1999 sonanta and gear drops to 3rd from over drive,,is it possible ... A: If your check engine lamp is operational (it should come on for a few seconds when you turn the key ... | ||
| XG300 Rear Marker Lights | 10/4/2010 | HT |
| Q: How do you access the side rear marker lights on the XG300? I have a brake light indicator coming on ... A: Joe. The marker lamps snap in and out of the rear bumper cover. One end of the lamp has a latching ... | ||
| trouble code P1330 | 10/2/2010 | HT |
| Q: 2002 hyundai sonata v4 2.4 dohc automatic transmission trouble code P1330 came up on scanner also ... A: Charles. P1330 is most likely unrelated to your performance issues. The code indicates that the ... | ||
| 03 2.7 v6 tibron shaking | 10/1/2010 | HT |
| Q: I have 03 tibron 2.7 automatic v6 .The engine shakes when it just sitting there and when you drive. ... A: Robert. With all that is occurring, I'd expect that your check engine lamp should be on and some ... | ||
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 9/30/2010 | HT |
| Q: I was driving my car yesterday and it just changed gears VERY hard as I can to a red light, causing ... A: Dawna. P0720 indicates there is a problem with the signal from the transmission's output speed ... | ||
| Hunday Accent passenger doors | 9/30/2010 | HT |
| Q: Please help. My 2002 Hunday Accent passenger doors will not open. Tried from inside and out. ... A: Caterina. You should plan on needing to replace your door latches, so you may wish to purchase the ... | ||
| Computer code po734 | 9/30/2010 | HT |
| Q: My question is in regard to the computer code po734 in my 2004 Hyundai Accent. The tranny has been ... A: Juan. Basically, this diagnostic trouble code indicates exactly what you say-- that the signal from ... | ||
| Hyundai Entourage 2007 | 9/30/2010 | HT |
| Q: My hyundai entourage just totally died. There is no power whatsoever. I replace 2 power outlet ... A: Walt. If nothing works electrically at all, and you've already eliminated the battery as a ... | ||
| Hyundai Excel Sprint 1992 Model | 9/30/2010 | HT |
| Q: With my Father's 1992 Excel Sprint, after he starts the engine, the automatic gear change lever ... A: Mark. Your father's shift interlock is controlled by a key lock and control module. This module ... | ||
| whirring right front noise | 9/29/2010 | HT |
| Q: 2000 elantra. loud whir consistent with mph, not rpm. any suggestions? no clunking noise. A: This could be anything that turns at wheel speed. The two most common problems would be brakes or ... | ||
| 2007 Hyundai Accent Ignition Coils | 9/29/2010 | HT |
| Q: Within the last 90 days I replaced all 4 ignition coils on my 2007 Hyundai Accent along with spark ... A: Joe. If this occurs primarily on cold starts (32 - 70 F), you should take the car to the dealer to ... | ||
| 1998 Hyundai Elantra repair codes | 9/29/2010 | HT |
| Q: While driving, my 1998 Hyundai Elantra will stop running without warning, no noise ect. Just as if I ... A: Jane. I'm very surprised that replacing the crank sensor did not repair this issue. Because of the ... | ||
| Hyundai terracan diesel | 9/29/2010 | HT |
| Q: Following installation of timing belt at 80,000k (50,000 miles) car has developed uneven 'hunting' ... A: Steve. Hyundai doesn't use any of their diesel engines here in the U.S., so I have very little ... | ||
| front wheel bearings | 9/29/2010 | HT |
| Q: how do i change the bearings on 2001 hyundai santa fe front wheel drive A: Fidel. You're going to need a hydraulic press to do this job. If you do not have access to one, ... | ||
| drivers window | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: 3 weeks ago my window went down and wouldn't come back up 24 hrs. later it went up, now i have the ... A: Joe. The fact that it stopped working and started again tells me you have an electrical issue and ... | ||
| CODE P0715 | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: What and where is the Input/Turbine Speed Circuit A I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra and this code ... A: Vickie. In nearly every instance I've seen this code, it has been due to a failure in the input ... | ||
| 1999 hyundai sonata | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: hpe all is well , ,regarding my 1999 sonanta and gear drops to 3rd from over drive,,is it possible ... A: Gary. The throttle position sensor is one possibility, but there are many. The most frequent ... | ||
| brake lights/stop lamp | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: My brake lights & the center "stop lamp" all stopped working on my 2008 Hyundai Accent. Changing ... A: Heather. Most likely, the brake lamp switch has failed. This is a common issue with the switch ... | ||
| 1999 V6 Sonata | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: I am having problems with the tranny maybe. Seems to stop all of a sudden like putting on the ... A: There are several items on top of the transmission, but none of them are solenoids. You've replaced ... | ||
| Fuel Tank Question | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: I have a Hundayi Sonata 2001. Recently I have noticed when I try to fill up with gas, regardless of ... A: In most cases, this is caused by a restriction in the fuel tank vent system, either in the charcoal ... | ||
| 2006Hyundai Accent | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: The last 8 times I've gotten gas I've had to press the gas petal for my car to start. I'm always up ... A: The fact that you're having trouble starting the car after refueling suggests that your purge ... | ||
| loud squeeling noise with '03 Elantra GLS | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: In the past few months my Elantra started making a loud squealing noise. At first it was just when ... A: The fact that the pump slows down but the engine does not indicates that either the power steering ... | ||
| 2006 hyundai elantra hatchback check engine light suddenly came on | 9/28/2010 | HT |
| Q: Driving to a friends house about 1 hr. ago I noticed the check engine light suddenly came on. Went ... A: Margaret. The check engine lamp will come on to advise you that the engine control module (ECM) has ... | ||
HT
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about mechanical maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of Hyundai models sold in the United States.
Experience
Automobile technician for 17 years
14 years at Hyundai dealers
Education/Credentials
Hyundai Platinum Technician
Awards and Honors
ASE Certified Master Technician
ASE Certified Engine Performance Specialist
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