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Hey guys, i have had this shaking in my steering wheel when i accelerate. the shaking is a notch below intense. then when i stop accelerating and cruising it seems fine. when i slow down it starts shaking again. any one know what my 05 elantras deal is?

Hi I have a 2002 elantra, and bring it to my local dealership for all repairs, and I am starting to regret doing it.

So, I am kinda getting sick of my local dealership making me feel like an idiot who doesn't know how to pump gas. I never top off my gas, because that's what I learned you should not do when I started driving over 7 years ago... However, I have been told 3 times...

I have a 2002 Elantra. It seems that the lights that go on when I brake will not go off, including the one in the center rear window. My headlights go on and off as usual, but the rear bake lights are stuck. I do not know what to do, but have unhooked the battery so it will not get drained. Has this happened to anyone before? It is driving me crazy, and how do I fix it. Also, how do you change...

Hello. I have noticed the last few weeks that my car will not accelerate after immediately stepping on the gas pedal. I would have to continue pressing down on the pedal before it finally moves. This may take about two to three seconds. This problem only occurs when I step on the pedal the first time after starting the car (and usually after the car has not been used for several hours--such as...

HI all,
I have a 2005 elantra gls, I want to add a sunroof but everyone says unless it comes with the car, no matter what kind of car dont add one. any ideas?

I have a 2005 Elantra 5 speed. I noticed with the stock radio if the cruise control was engaged, it would create electrical noise on weak AM radio stations. I replaced the stock radio with a good Clarion unit and the same problem exists. I could live with this as I am usually not in a bad area commuting from home to the office for a long time.

This past weekend I had to replace the...

hi
I will be on vacation for 3-4 weeks, and my 2001 elantra will be parked in the garage.. What all need to be done before I go so that when I return, the car will not have any problems?

I live in southern california...

Hey, I am new here. I just installed a new clutch in my 2005 Elantra GLS. Car started fine but the clutch pedal could not be pressed. I pressed harder and suddenly it went, but doesn't come back up by itself. Also, it won't let me shift into gears while the car is running. Any ideas???

i'm in the market for a cold air intake (not short ram).
I have an 06 Elantra, 2.0L.

Any recommendations? I'm not internet savvy nor am i car savvy, so any help would be appreciated.

thanks,

Hi all, first post. My better half has 2003 elantra sedan. flat battery this moring so Just spent $110 and put a new one in. Now I need to enter the Radio code into the radio to get it to work.

I have the 4 digit code, I have tried to entre it in, but it just sits there.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

My A/C went out 1.5 weeks ago. I can turn the knob and it may come on briefly if I get it to the right spot. Last week I took to dealer to have it looked at and they said that the blower motor switch was faulty. This was AFTER I had the 60000 mile service (car has over 100K miles but that's beside the point). They ordered the part and it should be in this week. My question is, how do I install...

My keyless entry will not open door. The alarm does not sound when I opened door with key. Of course the car will not start(won't turn or click) when trying to start the car. I have tried to reset by turning the key to on for 30 sec then off and start. No noise. Any ideas out there?

Well the good news (from my previous post) is that the car is running or should I say, was running. We purchased a new battery and ran the car for about 30-40 miles and then the car lost all power. To say the least with all we have been through with this car, I freaked. Anyway, down to troubleshooting again. This time the problem is the alternator is not charging the battery. The car...

I now have 2 elantras a 2002 and a 2003. I aquired the 2003 last week from my wifes 95 yr old grandmother with only 12k on it! It runs great, but I ran into a a problem. I replaced the front brake pads, and now it doesn't stop that well. I used resbestos pads like I have on my 2002. The car was not used for 11 mnths prior to me purchasing it. any suggestions? Should I replace the calipers?

this may sound like a dumb question but where is the camshaft sensor on a 2003 elantra and how do i replace it?

at speeds above 50 mph, front end vibrates under load. once a cruising speed is obtained car is smooth, but any accelleration produces a pronounced vibration. any thoughts?

2004 elantra.

having problems with the low beams. I keep burning bulbs. replacement of the bulb is not the answer as I have burned out three already. 2 were PIAA not cheap. I think it's a ground issue but am not sure. are there any known issues with the headlight circuit? called the local dealer, "bring it in and we'll replace the bulb" I want to fix the problem...

I found out today while getting out of my car that there was a coolant leak by the sweet burning smell. I got home and checked under the hood. I was horrified when i discovered the nice calcium and mineral deposit the formed around my coolant return line at the engine. Has anyone had this problem? I would have assumed that the dealership would invest in a little bit of money and slap some...

I have a 2002 elantra. I wanted to know where I could find a good repair or service manual. Software or book.

Hey guys,

I own a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS with 93,000 miles on it.

I didn't get an oil change for about 9 months (i drove 6000 miles in this period) and i think my transmission fluid color is dark red- a little brown-ish.....so IF the actual transmission has been damaged...will the hyundai warranty cover it?

or will they ask for proof that i got oil change...

Hi all,

Two buttons on my main window/lock controller went on me recently.I
managed to get one on E-Bay for $20. Is this unit hard to install myself? I am told these units are easy as the unit has clips that just"snap in." Is this true? I don't want to mess this up.

Does anyone know how to pull relays in the relay/fuse box under the hood?? Both of my wife's headlights went out last night because it was both at the same time i'm wondering if it something other than the bulbs burning out....but i can't get the relays out to trouble shoot them.

can anyone help

Okay, so here's the story...

So, my car battery is dead and the keyless remote won't open the door. In order to get into my car I had to use the ignition key to unlock it, making the alarm go off. Since the car battery is dead, however, I can't get the alarm to deactivate. The only thing that keeps the alarm from making a constant chirping noise is keeping the key in the...

Hi,

My check engine light has started coming back on intermittently the last two weeks. It happened a few times six years ago and the dealer took care of it for me then. I just took my car to my mechanic and he said the MAP sensor, I believe, needs to be replaced. Does this sound correct? The car seems to be running fine, but it concerns me when the light comes on. Has anyone else...

Wish I'd known about this site a few months ago. I had a check engine light go on in my 2001 Elantra GT, took it to the dealer, and they replaced an O2 sensor. A month or so later, I got another check engine light; took it in, they replaced the other O2 sensor. Exhaust had also gotten loud, and I noticed my mileage (especially for city driving) seemed to be terrible.

Recently I...

So im replacing the stock speakers all the way around and i think ive decided on the polk momo series. A set of the mmc6500 up front and their mmc690 in the rear deck. THe only issue i have is that crutchfield says that the 6x9's dont fit the car. mounting depth is 3-1/4". It says that the 6.5" components will fit up front though so i guess there is no issue there.

Does...

I need to replace my fuel filter, however I am having some problems with the pump also.

My question is, if I replaced the pump is the filter inside the actual pump or is it a seperate piece all together?

Hello,

Last week my 2001 Elantra wouldn' start. No Codes, engine turned over but wouldn't start.

I figured out it was the Crankshaft Position Sensor. I replaced it and the car started right up. No problems.

A few minutes later, the Check Engine light came on.

Code was a P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor.

I have erased the code with the...

Hello All

This is my first post hello and thanks for the help. My wifes Elantra had to
be jump started the other morning. Ever since the radio, clock, dome light, door
chime and keyless entry dont work. I have seen several posts on here stating
the same but no fixes. Any ideas? Have check all the fuses all are ok except for
#25 the interior dome light. It pops...

My 2002 Elantra died while I was overseas. Apparently it just stopped at the gas station but was able to be jump started. Now I can't even start it with jumpers although have not yet attempted starting running it downhill and engaging in low gear. Any ideas, will a replacement batery sort this out or do I have bigger problems? Have had problems with intermittent clock faults, phantom starting...

I came across this 2005-2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA CAR WORKSHOP MANUAL
by Factory Repair Service Manuals that you can download in PDF
for $24.99:



The price is very good compared to Haynes' $79.99. However, is it any good? Does anyone out there have any experience with this particular manual?

Thanks!
...

Hey folks,

I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra that has 224,000KM on it, no major issues until about a month ago. The car died on highway had it towed into the shop and $766.00 later, back on the road. One month later it looks like it will cost another $890.00 without taxes, so $1000 with taxes to get it up to snuff. The question is, do you repair or trade it in for...

Heres the deal, ( bear with me on this please)

My girlfriend bought a 2001 with 200,xxx miles on it, it was running fine except for the fact that the transmission would "kick" as it shifted sometimes, and the tach would work when it wanted to.

now the problem is the car will start and drive for like 4 miles then die and it will not restart unless it sits overnight...

I have a 2002 Elantra GLS with about 75,000 miles. The other day I started my car and drove down the street and it immediately stalled. Then I noticed that it was leaking gasoline from the tank.
I would appreciate some advice. Could it be a fuel line, filter, etc. Thanks.

The brackets that hold my windows in place within the door in my 2004 Elantra keep on breaking. I've had them replaced 3 times now. I would like to do this job myself, but I need some pointers. Also, what about a Chiltons Manual for the Elantra? Can't find one. Any help would be wonderful!


Thanks in advance!



mcrabtree
North Bend,...

The problem I am having is when ever I try to downshift into second gear while going over 27mph+ the gear will intermittently grind, but it will still go in easily. This is with the clutch to the floor. The same thing happens when I try to double clutch in to second. When shifting from 1st to second gear the transmission works just fine every time. This just started about a month ago, and up...

I've been looking around the forums here for timing belt replacement costs, etc, but I havent been able to find the answer yet. I'm in Southern California and looking for a place to do the timing belt job for a decent price. As I understand it, the dealer charges are outrageous. Its a 2005 Elantra, with 87k miles on it, I'm sure its ready to go any time now.

What are...

Hi everyone, I have an 04' Elantra GLS.

I was wondering the easiest way to change the color that the speedometer and tachometer gauges light up at night. They're factory light green on the GLS, but I would like to change it to the light blue like the GT Elantra.

I've read several posts, and some say to change the bulbs or get a glow gauge kit, but they didn't...

Okay, I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra, about 220,000 miles on it. I'm the second owner.

I begun driving the car in early January, and when it was wet on the roads (from the snow) my car would shift gears randomly. It would go from 2,000 rpm to 3,000 rpm, when I'm only going 70 mph on cruise. It wasn't a normal acceleration shifting, it was like a big jerk.
It did it...

Hello,

All power windows on my wifes 2001 Elantra have stopped working. Nothing goes up, nothing goes down. 30 AMP fuse tested good with multimeter, and replaced anyway.

I have removed the control module, and have found that I have 12 volts when I connect the multimeter between the black and yellow wires on the module connectorin the drivers door. Because of this Im...

Hi all was wondering if anyone had a fix for the rear brake noise I am getting on a 2001 Elantra.I pulled the drums off and inspected the drums and shoes all looks fine. Then I adjusted the brakes cleaned everything and still get noise .It occurs as the vehicle is comming to a stop last 10mph to stop. Any ideas?

Love my 2005 Elantra. Great gas mileage and only one problem in 48,000 miles....at around 30,000 miles the "rubberized" stock covering on the steering wheel cracked and then started to disintegrate. Since it happened exactly on the part of the wheel I usually hold while driving it was both annoying and somewhat suspicious....was I using the wheel as a stress-relief mechanism and crushing...

OK, so i decided to change my timing belt on my 02 Elantra GLS this past weekend as I am at 94,000 miles and had never changed any of the accessory belts let alone the timing belt. I decided I would change all three accessory belts (Power Steering, Air Conditioning and water/Alternator), the timing belt, the timing belt tensioner, and the water pump if I was going to have everything apart anyway....

After intentionally hiding my remote car lock/alarm fob for three years (to avoid an incident like this one), I found it Saturday and idly touched a couple of the buttons and was shocked to see the batteries still worked. I tucked it in my pocket for "safe keeping".

Fast forward 2 hours later after having tramped all over my 1/2 acre lot of mixed scrubby, unkempt rural...

Hey guys! First real post here..

I had some trouble with my Hyundai 2001 Elantra GT recently. Just after my 60k mile bumper to bumper warranty was up I started getting a P0715 and P1529 troublecode. The real deal is the P0715 which is the Input Speed Sensor on the Transmission. I would clear the codes with a scan tool and they would come back usually within 30 minutes of...

Hi Hyundai owners. I have a 2003 Elantra and the CEL came on. I switched out the gas cap and reset the light. It was fine for a few months. When the light came back on I took it to Advance Auto Parts and their code reader displayed:

P0100 Camshaft Position Actuator... A- Bank 1 Circuit Malfunction

Any suggestions regarding next step?

I have no faith in my local...

Too much to give all the detail... but here we go!
I am replacing my rear brake pads on my 06 GLS. When i put the new pads on i push them on until the brake pad touches the rotor. is this right? the reason i ask is when i put it all back together i drive the car and i have an awful scraping sound coming from the rears. even before i drove i spun the wheel when it was jacked and it was...

My 2002 Elantra seems to revving quite high (around 3,000rpm) when I start the car, and unless I hit my accelerator, it doesn't seem to go down. Any ideas what this could be?

I know that the dealer suggest I do a transmission flush, and instead of getting it done at a Hyundai dealer, I went to a garage where they replaced the filter and asked me to come back in another 20,000km to...

My father-in-law's 2001 Elantra Automatic has had an intermittent starting problem for several months. I think it has something to do with the neutral safety lockout since the solution is usually to move the shift selector a few times from park to neutral, roll the car forward and back a little or turn the wheel back and forth. Last January it wouldn't start at all so we had it towed to...