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| 2000 Sonata sputters after sitting at long traffic lights | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: I have a 2000 Hyundai Sonata with 2.4L, manual. The car runs pretty good however after sitting at a ...
A: I believe that it has something to do with your fuel pump. If you notcie a difference as the ...
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| DTC- P1166 on Sonata 2.7 V6 | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: I own a Sonata 2.7 V6 (2002). Recently I changed the plugs and the timing belt and since then the ...
A: P1166 is a sensory issue with B1 (bank1), however, a faulty intake can trigger that code as well. It ...
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| Hyundai Lantra T reg.1.6 automatic | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: The flasher/indicator lights on my car only work intermittently.Can you advise if it needs to be ...
A: It can be a DIY, just depends on what is causing the problem. First thing to check would be your ...
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| jump timing | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: 2005 tucson suddenly jump timing according to check engine light. how much to fix. and it should ...
A: It honestly depends on what is causing your timing issue. If it is just a basic timing mark off, ...
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| Elantra 2l CRDI | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: I currently own a Hyundai Crdi 2.o liter engine, the engine is fitted with pete's digital tuning ...
A: The engine response on the 2 liter CRDi engine is actually tuned to where it should be for the most ...
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| DTC- P1166 on Sonata 2.7 V6 | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: I own a Sonata 2.7 V6 (2002). Recently I changed the plugs and the timing belt and since then the ...
A: A smoke test is going to basically run a smoke (typically thick enought to see well) through your ...
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| DTC- P1166 on Sonata 2.7 V6 | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: I own a Sonata 2.7 V6 (2002). Recently I changed the plugs and the timing belt and since then the ...
A: Error code P1166 is a primary indicator that the ECU/ECM is receiving negative feedback from an O2 ...
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| key stuck in ignition | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: I have an elderly lady naibor of mine who was telling me that she has been leaving her key in the ...
A: Disconnecting the battery is not a bad idea considering, as you said, that would be the first thing ...
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| sensor & g/unit | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: i have a 2000 hyundai sonata that needs a sensor for water temp. put on. i have the part but don't ...
A: Typically the water temp sensor is located near the thermostat housing. The downside is I am not ...
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| radiator | 7/31/2008 | Randall |
Q: I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden my car shut off and smoke starting coming from ...
A: This may seem weird, or obvious, but be sure to run a check on your fuses before you start jumping ...
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| Hyundai Santa Fe 2004 Paint Problem | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: Have there been any issues with the Santa Fe 2004 paint on the top of the fr0nt fenders on the top ...
A: I have not personally heard of an issue with the paint on any Hyundai past the year 2000. However, ...
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| 2003 Hyundai Sonata Fluid Flushes | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: My car has almost 90,000 miles on it. I just got the timing belts/water pump replaced and am having ...
A: Typically, the items that were mentioned are items that are often overlooked in routine maintenance. ...
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| Hyundai Sonata fuel filter? | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: My daugheter's 2000 Sonata seems toi be having a fuil filter issue. It will start and stall unless ...
A: I could not find anything in the manual on how to access your fuel filter, but I believe it is ...
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| coolant temperature sensor | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: where is this sensor located on a 2002 santa fe, and how do i get to it? thanks for any help
A: I am not quite sure where it is located on the Santa Fe model, but I am looking into some schematics ...
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| windshield wipers | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: my driver side wiper has stopped working, but passenger side still works. how do i resolve this?
A: It is most likely the motor that operates the driver side wiper. Since there is two motors, one that ...
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| 03 tib ac repair | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: how to replace leaking discharge hose on 03 v6 tiburon a/c
A: To be honest, I have never delt with air conditioning units whatsoever due to a frustration I have ...
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| complete engine failure | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: I got a bad load of gas, 2004 Santa Fe 2.7 then ran very rough and the engine lite came on. Ran it ...
A: My best guess with the engine stalling like that and not running at all, especially with the ...
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| 2005 tuscon stalla | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: We have a 2005 tuscon , v-6, 40,000 miles. when you start the car an go to pull away either in ...
A: To be honest, you aren't really shooting in the dark, because there really won't be a clear cut ...
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| radiator | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden my car shut off and smoke starting coming from ...
A: That is interesting. To me it sounds as though you may have a faulty water pump. If the water pump ...
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| 03 santa fe strong gas odor | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: today i smelled a very strong gas odor. i had the a/c on, and windows shut, and could still smell ...
A: Usually if your engine is releasing a gassy odor, turning the A/C on will actually make it worse ...
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| Timing Belt 2002 Elantra | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: Is it true that you have to replace the timing belt at around 100,000 miles? A friend told me that ...
A: The owner's manual to your vehicle will have an exact mileage at when the timing belt should be ...
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| timing belt cover | 7/30/2008 | Randall |
Q: the seal around the timing belt cover has dry rotted how can i replace the seal-- or what can i use ...
A: I am not quite sure what kind of engine you have or what year your car is, but if you are looking to ...
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| Hyundai 2004 Tiburon ignition switch stuck | 7/29/2008 | Randall |
Q: My ignition switch on my 2004 tiburon in stuck will not turn. I had noticed it sticking for a while. ...
A: With a 2004 Tiburon, there is a bit that will have to go into this. the ignition key is the same key ...
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| 97 hyundai | 7/29/2008 | Randall |
Q: I just bought a 97 hyundai sonata,and it has a miss,dies out on idling,no miss while driving,on ...
A: To be honest, I don't think that the timing would be off really if all that was done is a water pump ...
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| My Hyundai | 7/29/2008 | Randall |
Q: I have a 2002 Hyundai Accent 2 door Hatchback and it doesn't go in reverse does that necessarily ...
A: It does not necessarily mean that the transmission itself is bad in the vehicle. There are several ...
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| 1998 Hyundai Lantra - interior water leak | 5/5/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have a terrible stale water smell in the car for around 2 months. Have had it valeted, leave ...
A: Roisin, I am an auto paint expert. these questions are out of my league. Sounds like an expensive ...
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| rotor removal | 5/4/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: im trying to replace the front and rear rotors and pads on a 2003 hyundia tiburon. I've got ...
A: sorry Jeremy, i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert. I am not a mechanic as i ...
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| RE: Malfunction Indicator Light | 5/4/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan L4-2.0L. It has 55,190 miles. The MIL stays on when ...
A: ha ha ha, i spent 13 years in the south and was insulted everyday, all day long because i am a ...
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| DOES 2001 SANTA FE have an amplifier as I have no audio on my stereo. | 5/4/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: how are you today ? I require some expert advice on my 2001 SANTA FE HYUNDAI 4X4 please. My Stereo ...
A: Terry, i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert. Sorry this question is way out of my ...
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| 2000 hyandai accent | 5/4/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: the check engine light is on and the obd2 code is P1128. what is that?
A: Eileen, i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert. Sorry, this question is way out of my ...
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| RE: Malfunction Indicator Light | 5/4/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan L4-2.0L. It has 55,190 miles. The MIL stays on when ...
A: I can relate. Same thing with mitsubishi, and honda. They make all this rigamarole for hyundai ...
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| 1997 Sonata Boot/Trunk Stuck | 5/3/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have a 1997 Hyundai Sonata and the boot won't open. At first the remote lever in the driver's door ...
A: sorry i do not know this but can only give you some opinions. I signed up on this website as an auto ...
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| 2002 sonata fuel gauge? | 5/2/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have had my fuel pump replaced and now my fuel gauge sits on 1/4 of a tank even though I have a ...
A: sorry, i signed up as an auto paint expert...i do not know why i get mechanic questions. However, ...
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| Hyundai Sonota 2000 | 5/2/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: The reverse does not work, but the card will drive forward. Can you tell me if this is a ...
A: not sure, Brad. i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert and not sure why i keep getting ...
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| L.O. Renewal instructions | 5/2/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I hav bought Hyundai Accent GLE 2006 model. Is it required to change the Lub. oil every 6months ...
A: not sure, Praveen. i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert and not sure why i keep ...
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| 2004 Sonata - Whirring noise | 5/2/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have a 2004 Sonata and hear a whirring noise. I was told by the dealer that it was the alternator. ...
A: not sure. i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert...not sure why i get mechanic ...
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| 2002 Sonata Oil Pan 2.4 | 4/29/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: , Could you please tell me How much is involved to change the engine Oil pan? I purchased a Good ...
A: sorry John, i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert. do not know why i keep getting ...
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| Oil tank leakage | 4/29/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have purchased second hand Hyundai Accent. After few days I found that the oil tank has a leakage ...
A: not sure if welding costs more than new one replacement. either way - old one needs come off. New ...
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| Hyundai XG300 2001 | 4/29/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: procedure to replace a/c evap. air filter cleaner.Have shop manual,no procedure.Thank you. Dave
A: Sorry, i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert. Do not know why i keep getting mechanic ...
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| lighter repair | 4/28/2008 | Joe Peppe |
Q: I have a 1999 Hyundai Elantra and ever since I purchased my car the lighter jack has always been a ...
A: sorry, not sure. i signed up on this website as an auto paint expert. My advice to women for the ...
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