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| tiburon | 6/20/2007 | HT |
Q: how many miles can i put on a 2000-2001 tiburon before worrying about expensive repair. and can i ...
A: After the warranty has expired (which it already has on a 2000 or 2001 Tiburon), none. Anything can ...
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| Transmission Fluid and Filter Change | 6/20/2007 | HT |
Q: I have a 2001 Sante Fe, 2.7L, V6, with an automatic transmission. I cannot find the external ...
A: The transmission filter was deleted beginning early in the 2001 model year production. The assembly ...
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| Hyundai Tucson OEM 2-din radio readjustment | 6/20/2007 | HT |
Q: I'm a Hyundai Tucson (2.7) owner from Russia. Some time ago I got an original Hyundai Tucson 2-din ...
A: Eugene. I don't have good news. U.S. radios have no "service menus" that I'm aware of. To my ...
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| Hyundai SanteFe 2002 | 6/20/2007 | HT |
Q: I heard a noise in my car that sounded like a belt in my car. I changed the belts and still made the ...
A: Since your later question indicates you have a four cylinder, I'd suspect the timing belt as the ...
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| Kia and Hyundai brake rotors | 6/20/2007 | HT |
Q: Can you use Sonata brake rotors on a Magentis? I have a 2004 v6 magentis and for 4 rotors it is ...
A: I'd be very surprised if the Hyundai rotors are different. In fact, there is no part number ...
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| Parts needed for '98 Accent repair? | 6/20/2007 | HT |
Q: My '98 Accent hatchback was warrantied for labor by the mechanic I bought it from, and it has some ...
A: I think the parts prices quoted are about right, especially if you're getting more parts than you've ...
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| 2004 Sonata HEPA filter | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: My vehicle recently went out of warranty. I brought into the dealer before the warranty ended so I ...
A: You'll need to remove the glove box for access. Hyundai has a very nice technical service bulletin ...
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| Transmission shudder | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: Own a 2002 XG350L 3.5L with 74000 miles. Trans oil and filter changed at 30,000 miles (did not ...
A: I doubt the torque converter clutch is slipping, since this would likely set a trouble code which ...
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| 1995 Hyundai Accent - won't start but does turn over | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: Have a 1995 Canadian version of the Hyundai Accent GT with an intermittent starting problem. On most ...
A: If your engine wasn't cranking at normal speed, it's a good idea to check the battery voltage while ...
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| 1997 Hyundai Coupe Central locking | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: The central locking on my coupe/Tiburon is not working. I have an aftermarket alarm system (TOAD ...
A: If you're physically unable to lock the door with the key, then you have a mechanical issue with the ...
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| Hyundai 2006 Santa Fe horn | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: I just bought a 2006 Santa Fe - 4 cylinder. The horn does not work. I took it to the Hyundai dealer ...
A: If the horn is not working, it should be a simple matter of tracing the circuit to figure out why. ...
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| 2003 Hyundai Elantra cigarette lighter fuse | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: The cigarette lighter on my 2003 Hyundai Elantra isn't working, and we can't locate which fuse it is ...
A: The schematic doesn't give me an indication of the fuse label, but it does tell me that you're ...
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| 2003 3.5 santa fe timing belt replacement | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: What is the procedure for changing the timing belt on the santa fe 3.5 motor? should I change the ...
A: No problem, Joe. If you haven't done so, I still encourage you to check the procedure at ...
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| 2005 Hyundai Accent codes | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: On March 16, 2006 I took my 2005 Hyundai Accent 1.6LDOHC in to the dealer for a Check Engine light ...
A: P0301 indicates you have a misfire on cylinder #1 and P0303 indicates you have a misfire on cylinder ...
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| Check engine light on Excel | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: Sir(s), I have an Excel 1,3l The "check engine light" came on. After stopping and restarting the car ...
A: Depending on the age of the car and the fuel management system, there should be a trouble code ...
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| Finding the right fuse for my 2001 Elantra VE | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: How do I locate the Fuse for the Windshield Washer Motor on my 2001 Elantra VE 2.0L 4 Cyl. (Canada) ...
A: Presuming your vehicle is wired similar to U.S. vehicles, the front wiper and washer use the same ...
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| check lamp and code p0715 | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: check lamp was out, drove for about 100 miles then check came on again but still got all gears which ...
A: The following presumes that code P0715 returned. Since I have no experience with or information on ...
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| 00 Hyundai Accent 1.5L Hard to Crank. | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: The list of things that has gone wrong with this car is long. It started when the throttle position ...
A: In that case, the problem may be that your fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator is bleeding off fuel ...
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| 2002 Hyundai Sonota | 6/19/2007 | HT |
Q: the other day while driving home, my car hesitated a bit while on cruise. I initially chocked it up ...
A: The tester is a good place to start. If you're looking to save money, all you'll probably need is a ...
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| 2003 Hyundai Accent 1.6 with a mind of it's own. | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: The following are the problems I need help with. Over the past few years my 2003 Accent has been ...
A: Okay. This rules out the transmission range switch then. If that isn't working properly, the ...
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| 92 HYUNDAI EXCEL a/c | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: HT sorry to keep asking you a zillion questions..2 more here: First: the hose coming OUT of ...
A: Suction hoses are low pressure. The points of pressure change are the expansion valve (evaporator) ...
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| 2004 Santa Fe | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: Gas gauge reads empty all the time. It had been in for repairs(under warranty) approx 3 times over ...
A: Empty on the fuel gauge is equivalent to an open circuit. Your vehicle has two fuel senders (one ...
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| sonata 2001 6 cyl. power steering pump | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: how difficult to replace pump and the pulley seems to be bolted to shaft. does pulley have to be ...
A: This is one of the easier pumps to replace. Simply remove the hose, unbolt the high pressure line, ...
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| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: My 2000 Sonata V-6 with 108K miles develops a noticeable shake @ 45 MPH and continues through ...
A: I doubt the problem is the flex plate. If it were, I'd expect you to be hearing a knocking or ...
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| hyundai sonata airbag | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: I own a body repair shop and after replacing blown air bags and the module on a 1996 hyundai sonata ...
A: You'll need to read the trouble codes from the module to see why the indicator is on. You won't be ...
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| 2000 Accent revving high then dropping down for no reason | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: I have a 2000 Hyundai Accent 1.5 Ltr. The mystery is that sometimes for no reason it will rev to 3k ...
A: Most likely, the contacts inside your throttle position sensor (TPS) are dirty, causing an erratic ...
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| rear breaks | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: I will change the rear breaks from my sonata 2.0 gls at 1999. Must i the hand-break used on or off ...
A: Presuming you have rear drum brakes, you'll need to have the hand brake off. Remove the wheel, the ...
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| 2002 elantra | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: i have 2002 elantra.when i turn steering wheel all the way to right or left it makes noise.what can ...
A: Presuming this is a squeal noise, it's likely that a drive belt is slipping. Check both the power ...
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| rotors on 01 sonota | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: Can we replace the rotors on our 01 sonata by ourselves or do we have to put it in the shop?
A: Most do-it-yourselfers should be able to handle this job. Simply remove the wheel and caliper (with ...
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| 2001 XG300 click/clunk when accelerating.. | 6/18/2007 | HT |
Q: I have a 2001 XG300 that after you are at a stop, you start accelerating and then you hear a ...
A: My top suspicion is that one of the tone wheels (the ring that the wheel speed sensor reads) is ...
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| 1997 Hyundai Accent Washer Motor | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: My windshield washer stopped working in my 1997 Accent. The water is full and it was working ...
A: First, remove the two screws attaching the fender liner under the washer bottle to the front bumper ...
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| Front wheel stud replacement | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: I need to change to of the front studs on my 2001 Hyundai Elantra, How do I change them? Do I need ...
A: You can replace just the two that have a problem. You'll need to remove the wheel and caliper (with ...
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| 99 Hyundai Elantra Front Brake rotors | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: I need to replace my front rotors. I have a Haynes manual to help guide me through the removal and ...
A: I believe that on 1998 and newer Elantras, the rotors were redesigned to "slide" off the wheel hubs. ...
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| Hyundai accent gs antena | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: I have a problem with the antenna of my hyundai accent gs 1997,when I switch off the radio the ...
A: Usually, this is a greasing issue, but if part of the antenna is bent and kinked, you'll need to ...
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| Changing RPM's | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: Daughter has an 03 Hyundai Accent. Problem started when at highway speed for sometime(3 hours) the ...
A: The TPS is right on mark. A common problem with the TPS (although not on 2003 models) is that ...
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| clutch | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: I have a 2003 tiburon gt6 with about 40k miles. I cannot get the car in gear until it runs for about ...
A: The greatest possibility is that your clutch fluid is low. Start by checking the fluid level in the ...
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| spark plugs | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: What is the torque on spark plugs for a 4 cylinder 1.5 liter 1998 HyundaiAccent GL engine ? and How ...
A: Prior to changing your spark plugs, check the gap of the new plugs. Set them to the specification ...
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| Stereo code | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: What is the code for the hyundai Hyundai 2003 HM-5064 car stereo? We have just purchased a Hyundai ...
A: I had thought Hyundai stopped using anti-theft radios in the 1990s. Apparently, you have one. Your ...
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| 92 Hyundai excel ac | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: .1992 Hyundai excel hatchback~ still having ONE major problem connecting the shortest ac hose in the ...
A: In regard to the red plastic ring, it typically has about three or four "legs" that clip into the ...
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| 2002 Hyundai Sonota | 6/17/2007 | HT |
Q: the other day while driving home, my car hesitated a bit while on cruise. I initially chocked it up ...
A: I'm guessing you have a problem with the crankshaft sensor. But without performing some checks, ...
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