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Headlights won't work

witchywoman — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:16:31 GMT

The headlights on my 2001 Hyundai Elantra don't work. I had new low beam bulbs installed, but they don't work either. My boyfriend checked all the fuses and breakers. What could be wrong?

Where is the resistor on the Hyundai Elantra?

nitpicky — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:28:59 GMT

Hyundai Elantra blower only works on level 4, not 1-3. I bought a resistor that should fix this, but I can't find where to install it. Anyone know where it goes?

Has anyone had an aftermarket sunroof installed on their Veracruz?

secretasianm — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:42:45 GMT

Has anyone had an aftermarket sunroof installed on their Veracruz? Bought my VC SE without one since the factory sunroof option only came packaged with leather interior (but my wife hates leather). So I skipped it. But now I'm really missing it. Will the overhead vents get messed up? Since I've only seen a handful of VCs on the road, I don't really want mine to be the guinea pig for the shop.

On my 2001 hyundai sonata, my alternator keeps overcharging and I've replaced it twice. Any reasons to cause this?

jdorsey16 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:42:53 GMT

I have a 2001 Hyundai sonata. I have replaced the alternator twice but it is still overcharging. I already blew both headlights because if this and don't want to blow anything else. Any suggestions on what could be causing this to continue?

97 Tiburon tranny over revs 800rpms b4 shifting into 3rd when cold. Any idea of the problem?

shadetree11 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:53:17 GMT

1997 Hyundai Tiburon with auto tranny. Tranny over revs about 800 RPM when shifting fron 2nd to 3rd gear when cold. After car warms up it shifts properly. No problems with 1st to 2nd or 3rd to 4th either cold or warm. I've changed out the transmision fluid (used ATF+ 4)

My new clutch is slipping at high rpms. Why?

rhou — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:49:46 GMT

I recently purchased a stage 1 clutch for my 2000 tiburon and had it installed at a shop after my old clutch finally went out. It drives fine, but I notice that while shifting at 4000+ rpms the clutch seems to take a second or more to fully engage even when the pedal is completely released. Why is that?

1997 Tiburon transmission slips when cold between 2nd and 3rd gear?

shadetree11 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:33:33 GMT

1997 Hyundai Tiburon w/ 1.8 engine - Not sure of the terminology but the automatic transmission allows the engine to rev when shifting between 2nd to 3rd when cold. I would equate this to pushing in the clutch without letting up on the gas in a manual tranny. When the car gets to the natural shift point, instead of dropping into 3rd gear, the engine will rev up an additional 800-1000 RPM (actually over reving depends on how hard you are pushing the car - the harder you are accelerating the higher it over revs between the shift) and then drops into 3rd gear. This symptom goes away after the car warms up and does not occur except when shifting from 2nd to 3rd.

Is the Hyundai Veracruz AWD or 4WD system?

tapgypsy — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:11:54 GMT

I just got back from a test drive of a Veracruz. Really nice!

My question is that I can't find any info on the corporate web site that explains the 4 wheel drive system. To add to my confusion, there is a button on the dash above your left knee that locks the 4 wheel drive system. I don't know if it is AWD all the time and when you push the button to lock, that it changes to true 4 wheel drive or if it is two wheel drive until you push the button, etc,etc. If some one could point me to a link that would be great.

2004 tiburon cannot move! shifter moves freely, without engaging clutch. help

soldier3 — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:52:30 GMT

im a soldier, stationed in belgium. my 2004 tiburon GT shifter moves freely, without engaging the clutch. when i went to shift it a month ago, i felt like a snap. car does not shift now, and is sitting collecting dust. local mechanic said it was the clutch, and cost $3,000.00. damn! but, i feel its a linkage, or cable snapped. if it is, i cannot find the part anywhere. whats your take on this? car has around 60,000 miles

what brand of transmission fluid do i use in my 2001 hyundai elantra?

bjc2 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:14:58 GMT

i want to add fluid to my transmission

I have a 2006 Sonata. What kind of brakes are used and should I switch to ceramic

pottery — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:58:14 GMT

I have a 2006 Hyundai Sonata v6. It was suggested that I get ceramic brakes. Should I swich or get whatever brakes are on there now

Power steering on 2008 Hyundai Sonata cuts out??

gary2460 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:32:58 GMT

Fluid looks ok

Very intermitent but becoming more frequent

My 06 Hyundai Azera Ltd has 20k on it. I use the transmission to slow down on our hilly roads. I need brakes all around. WHY?

stateladyvstar — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:25:12 GMT

All of a sudden, the rear tire starts making noises. It's the rotor. No prior indication of wear, passed inspection with no problems. Will I need to have new brakes every 20K???????

adjustable seat on my Hyundia Sonata is not working. How can I repair this problem?

asalaamdu123 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:11:11 GMT

Hyundia Sonata 2000 - adjustable seat is not working

Does an 07 Hyundai Veracruz have ABS on all 4 wheels?

mwillett — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:20:28 GMT

Is there proof that the 07 Hyundai Veracruz has ABS on all 4 wheels?

How many miles can I expect from a rebuilt head for 99 Hyundai Accent if engine not being replaced? 138K miles

the4knights — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:39:06 GMT

Tensioner seized causing timing belt to break. Pistons were bent and head needs to be replaced/rebuilt. I am not replacing the engine and want to know if it is worth the money to replace the head only ($1600 plus)

Hyundai Accent 1999 T reg. I took the brake pads off and took the 4 brake disc bolts out but how do I get discs off?

brithepi2k — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:28:48 GMT

hyundai accent 1999 t reg i took the brake pads off and took the 4 brake disc bolts out but how do i get discs off

thanks guys

Hyundai Accent 1.3 front discs

brithepi2k — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:51:57 GMT

hi i took the front wheel off the the brake caliper
then the pads then the 4 bolts out of a metal wheel thats in front of the brake disc the metal wheel has 4 threads sticking out to put the wheel
on i can get the discs loose but it looks like the cv joint nut needs the split pin took out and the nut taken off
anyone know if i take the plate off if the wheel bearing is on it
will the bearings be ruined etc.......
garage was expensive to change these trying to tackle it myself

cheers

Hyundai Accent 1999 front discs

brithepi2k — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:31:23 GMT

hyundai accent 1.3

hi i took the front wheel off the the brake caliper
then the pads then the 4 bolts out of a metal wheel thats in front of the brake disc the metal wheel has 4 threads sticking out to put the wheel
on i can get the discs loose but it looks like the cv joint nut needs the split pin took out and the nut taken off
anyone know if i take the plate off if the wheel bearing is on it
will the bearings be ruined etc.......
garage was expensive to change these trying to tackle it myself

cheers

The location of 2000 Hyundai Tiburon 2.0L crankshaft sensor?

rpound — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:13:41 GMT

Any diagrams, pictures, or descriptions will help me replace this sensor

Hi there. I have an Hyundai Accent Coupe 1997, 1349 cc engine. It does not appear to have power assist steering; is this the norm?

pgallagher — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:50:57 GMT

I thought a car of this year PAS would be standard, as the steering is very heavy

My power steering got really hard all of a sudden on my 02 Hyundai Elantra sedan 2.0.

erg135 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:22:18 GMT

I was trying to drift in a parking lot, slid right over a bump. not quit sure what it is but it is deffinatly not the same. PLEASE HELP!

Is there anything "special" on replacing pads and rotors on a Hyundai Tucson 2005?

leo20 — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:31:47 GMT

I have replaced brakes on numerous American and European vehicles over the years. But have never worked on a Hyundai. Thanks

I have a 1995 Hyundai Elantra and I want to know how do I change the timing belt?

dwight3 — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:30:52 GMT

I need to know what i have to do to change the timing belt on a 1995 Hyundai elantra 1.6l 5 speed 4door sedan

Front Brakes on 04 Hyundai Sonata

dibster — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:28:53 GMT

I have a04 Sonata with only 16,100 miles. The technician tells me that my front brakes are at 4/32 and that the front rotors should be resurfaces. Bought brand new... Does this sound right?

I have Hyundai Elantra 2001. When I release the brakes I hear a sqeaking sound. Is it ok or should be fixed? How to fix?

omthk — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:51:14 GMT

My brakes works fine and I had replaced rotors in Dec 2006

2007 Hyundai Sonata with a whine in the back end of vehicle

liagnor — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:47:54 GMT

I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata with 18000 mile. Since new this vehicle has had a whine in the back end of the vehicle when traveling over roads with tar strips or expansion slots. It is a sound that builds in volume as you hit numerious tar strips as on cemet highways. The whine also sounds like it is a large tin tank which compounds the annoyance. I have taken it to the dealer three times and had a factory rep listen to it and they have confirmed the noise. However their coment was "they have never heard that whine in any other sonata" and thus dropped the complaint. One suggestion from another mechanic was to look at the coil spring mountings as it sounded to him like a coil spring resonating up thru the body as it travels over rough jaring roads. I have also noted that when traveling over a loose gravel road it is quite loud even at
5 mph. Any one with this whine noise please inform solution Thanks

I have a 2001 Hyundai XG300 can you tell me what does the TCS indicator light means?

snoopy11 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:01:17 GMT

2001 Hyundai XG300

Tires for Hyundai Elantra GT 2004

boroask — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:26:30 GMT

i need to buy new tires for my 2004 elantra gt. i have "h" on there right now but i was looking into "s" or "t". any advice? i do mostly nyc driving with the occasional trip to the country. the tires are balding at 45,000. help!!!

I stripped the threads to a couple of the bolts for the spark plug cover on my 02 Hyundai Elantra 2.0.

erg135 — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:50:11 GMT

I was trying to take of the spark plug cover to get to my spark plugs and I striped the threads to a couple of the bolts and I can't get them out I turn them any way and they don't get loose or tight, there just stuck there.

please help

I have a 2005 Hyundai Getz. Where in ths US can I get some front wiper blades?

ppd7445 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:57:14 GMT

Windshield wiper blades, 2005 Hyundai - Getz, parts stores in US don't have a clue what a Getz is!!!

Patrick88, Where is the E-Brake Star adjuster clock position on a Hyundai Sonota, LX 2002?

cynderblock — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:13:16 GMT

I am trying to remove and replace the rotor and the rotor will not pull past the E-Brake pads. The opposite side came off with no problem

I've put contaminated diesel in my Hyundai and now the engine is alway on high revs. What should I do?

magasman — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:14:21 GMT

I have drain contaminated deisel and now expiriencing 4000 rpm and it doesn't get any better.

How to change interior air filter on 07 Hyundai Sonata?

bootsman75065 — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:50:15 GMT

I can't afford what the dealer charges to change the interior air filter on a 2007 Sonata V6. Can anybody please tell me how to do that?

How do I change the front brake pads on a 2002 Hyundai XG300?

allan5591 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:21:48 GMT

I would like to know how to change the front brake pads on my 2002 Hyundai XG300

What is the canister or whatever its called that is located in the left rear side of a 2001 Hyundai Elantra?

dnoga — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:21:30 GMT

What is the part called that is located in the left right side of my 2001 Hyundai Elantra? It's under the car and near the fender?

My new Hundai Elantra is heavy on the steering and I feel like I have to keep both hands on it.

elcru1 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:21:33 GMT

I was told it's because is electrical steering and I have to get used to it.The test car I drove was not as heavy. Will it loosen up with time?

My brakes lock and start burning. I have replaced rotors, pads, caliper and vacuum cylinder. Hyundai Sonata.

tuscanynebel — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:58:52 GMT

my son has a 2000 hyundy sonata, two weeks ago the breake lock and they started to burn the pads, i change the front rotors and breake pads, but after all that work the car droved ok for about 5 miles and the breakes locked again,and started to burn the pads again. some one told me to replace the vacum cilynder behind the master cylinder I did that and I stil have the same problem. the vacum cylinder does not return to its oroginal place, instead the cyclinder holds the air pressure and locks the bralkes, I have to unhook the vacum hose and release the air pressure before I can continue, please help I can affort to send the car to a profesional shop.

What is the procedure for diagnosing a potentially blown engine in a 2004 Hyundai XG350? 3.5Litre V6.

berube — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:15:09 GMT

oil light came on, car started bucking, before it died all the lights came on on dash, smoke from under hood.

Scratches on a 2008 Hyundai Elantra

hyundaigoddess — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:39:32 GMT

I bought my 2008 Hyundai Elantra SE at the end of June and although I've been taking immaculate care of it (more so than any other care I've owned), I was shocked to discover it has, somehow become scratched on the interior passenger side panel. Anyone else have this problem or know how I could go about fixing it? Thanks in advance!

How do I find out which belt is missing on my Hyundai Sonata?

kreeves — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:06:41 GMT

I have 1998 hyundai sonata 4 cylinder. The belts i have is on the alternator and the one right above it. And how do i put the alternator belt back on.

2006 Hyundai Sonata. Peeling paint?

onebigswede — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:45:38 GMT

I'm looking at buying a 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3L V6, but when i test drove it i noticed that the paint or clear coat was peeling on the bumper, front and rear. Also, it seemed like there were a lot of paint chips taken out of the car, more than my 7 year old chevy.

What can you tell me about this make/model - is it known to have problems with peeling paint and paint chipping?

here's a picture of the paint peeling:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/3007...

How are the engines and transmissions on a 2005 Hyundai Accent?

pope001 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:13:54 GMT

I am a delivery driver. I purchased my car brand new. I have 92,000 hard miles on it. How long will my engine and transmission likely last? Should I look at replacing the car at around 100,000 miles?

How do you change a Hyundai Elantra back bearing?

letren — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:19:37 GMT

does a hyundai elantra back shock carry one or two bearing

2002 Hyundai Accent. When I press the brakes, they are touchy and sound as if they are leaking. What is it?

jrotc_sgt — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:59:50 GMT

when u press them all the way to the floor, it sounds like a dog squeaky toy, could it be a seal or does it just need some WD40?

Brake reline on 2007 Hyundai Sonata. Any special tools or issues?

derifield — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:33:57 GMT

Car has 35000 miles. I have done many brake jobs in the past. Just want to make sure there is nothing funky about this one.

Why does Hyundai recommend that the timing belt be changed at 60K? Most manufacturers are at 100k. Poor materials?

airhead99 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:26:11 GMT

The dealer quoted me $1300 for a 60k scheduled service. They are changing timing belt and vacuum hoses and this service is represents more than 10% of the value of the car. Is this a scam?

How much should I expect to pay for a timing belt? When should it be changed? My Hyundai Tucson is an 05 V6 Limited.

dmaj135 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:47:43 GMT

hyudai dealer tells me I need a timing belt & 50,000 $650.00
Does this seem correct and in the ballpark?

Does the remainder of the Hyundai factory warranty apply to used car buyers?

rotwein1 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:03:46 GMT

Am considering a used 2008 Hyundai

Compression test bungle! Hyundai Elantra.

jim300 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:45:19 GMT

While doing comp. test on my 96 elantra 1.8l dohc today an adapter came off the hose for the tester. I was unaware of this & replaced the spark plug. It broke. I retrieved the piece of broken plug but while trying to get the adapter out I screwed the hose back into it. Now It has started swiveling & I can't get it out at all. Do you have any ideas how I can get it out with out removing the head?