Many people do not realise that Hyundai U.S.A. have provided a free online Workshop Manual for all the Hyundai models that are sold in America.

To use this click :-
http://www.hmaservice.com/webtech/default.asp
Enter your car`s details & click the `Shop` tab.

It might be an idea to bookmark this to your favourites........& remember you can print off sections (or the whole manual!) as required.

Cheers,
Nick.

O.K. Guys!......over the months to come there will be lots of info. posted on here about basic tuning; which really boils down to engine breathing improvements : often referred to as I.H.E. (intake, headers & exhaust).

Whilst these performance enhancements are easily (but not always inexpensively!) obtained, it is worth rememberlng that, at the same time, THE UPGRADING OF BRAKES & SUSPENSION IS VITALLY IMPORTANT!......I`m sure these necessary improvments will also be covered at length!.

Anyway; once you have fitted your CAI (cold air induction kit), installed that`killer`cat-back stainless steel straight-through exhaust & bolted-on your new headers, most of you will want MORE.....but probably won`t have the means, or knowledge, to go down the Forced Induction path, (meaning turbocharging or supercharging).

If that is the case & you are staying `normally-aspirated`, then this excellent site will fill you in on some of the Stage 2 upgrades possible on the Tiburon`s/Coupe`s.
I.E.
Underdrive Pulleys
Upgraded Clutches
Aluminium Flywheels.... (yes that`s how it should be spelled Yanks!).
Here`s the link :-
My Webpage

Cheers for now,
Nick.

Sorry, I just realised that I had only shared this info. with S-Coupe owners! :-

Click here

Cheers,
Nick.

In order that we can help you with relevant advice, please include AT LEAST your car`s model, year & engine size in your PROFILE!.

Thanks,
Nick.

I noticed that rpm takes long time to settle at idle. It stays at 1500 rpm for few seconds before finally coming down to about 800-900. Also I noticed that my timing belt has way more free play then it should but the belt itself doesn't look worn or damaged just way too loose. Is replacing timing belt myself recommended and if yes how hard or difficult is it to do it or should I seek mechanic help ...
Hyundai Tiburon 2001 138,000 miles

friend has 2000 tib and the timing belt broke is the motor done?

Hey all.

This is in reference to my '97 Tib FX with 190K. It's still kicking and I want to keep her, but don't want to dump a bunch of cash on a new caliper.

I was doing the simple job of swapping brake pads, and ended up snapping the head off one bolt that holds the caliper guide rod so I could swing out the caliper. Well, I cut a slot in it, heated it up good, used liquid wrench and all that stuff, and I can't get the bolt out. 190K miles and 12 New England winters have fused that sucker in there. I don't want to buy a new caliper, mostly since I can't afford it. Anyone know where I could find just the guide rod/bolt? Or...anyone got an old screwed up caliper, or guide rod and bolt to spare? I'd gladly pay you a few bucks for it. Tried the junkyards - they will only sell me the whole caliper.

Thanks to all in advance!

-e

I've had this issue with the coolant in the resevior emptying. I fill it up than a few day later it's empty, no leaks, although I do smell coolant from time to time, and a strong rubber odor. I'm in the process of replpacing all of the hoses, and
a radiator flush. There was one time that the temp gauge spiked, I turned on the heater (summer time no a/c on) them the gauge went down. That has not happened since then. Any ideas?

I am wondering if there are many Tiburon's running out there with over 100,000 miles and if so what work have you needed to do to them. I am trying to determine if it is going to be worth it to replace the timing belt or not on the car.... I have 100,400 miles on it. I have not had to replace anything on the car so far besides the brakes, tires, oil filter, and air filter. I am getting the rest of the blets replaced on tuesday and am wondering if I should get the timing belt replaced as well. I know the reccommended is 60,000 but so far no trouble. And if the rest of the car is going to start to fall apart then it may not be worth the $600 at this point. Let me know what you think......

Please Help!

I have a 2000 tiburon 2.0..

About a month ago the upper hose began to leak, the fan blower fuse went out, and the car started to over heat. I replaced the thermostat.. the housing until.. fan blower fuse.. and the upper hose.

About a week later the car begun to over heat again.. This time it was leaking a ton of fluid from the radiator, the ac fan went out, and the upper and lower hoses begun to leak. So I replaced the the radiator.. the fan.. tightened the upper hose and replaced the lower hose.

Now when I drive the car still over heats but it takes me driving about 40 or so miles first. When it over heats the hot air from the heater turns cold and then the car gets hot. I have checked the oil thinking that I blew my head gasket or cracked my block but the oil looks perfect. Also their is no smoke coming out of my exhaust.

Also I see no leaks in the heater core or the water pump..

My only idea is that either the water pump, heater core, or thermostat is bad. I have heard that often times the thermostat has to be changed often to find one that actually works.

Please if you have any suggestions let me know..

Thank you

I have a 1998 tiburon and my blinkers wont work, when i go to turn them on a whine or almost grinding sounds happens from under the lower part of the dash. what could cause this to happen, please help cant drive without blinkers!

I own a 1998 Hyundai Tiburon. When I usually sit in an intersection that I need to turn (left turn), the turn signal blinks and then stops working. Then I try it again and it's shut off completely. Any help on this matter please? thanks

My 01 tiburon has a problem on initial start up that it is really hard to turn. It's like almost locked and turns in a very jump way..for about a minute or two then steering is better. On first start up and sometimes even on a warm start.

I think it's just bad power steering fluid or it's out. But I just want to check here first and see what you guys think. Thanks

Hi,
I have a 99 tib. and have had a tranny rebuild and a used tranny put in.The first was because the fluid
was replaced by dealer(not hyundia)and they used wrong fluid.The used one worked fine for a couple of
weeks then it stopped going into first and overdrive.I can get in sometimes,warm or not and it will shift
fine.Then I can drive it and it will lose it for no apparent reason.I have also been going about 30 and shut off engine
quickly in N and after it stops chiming (boots up)It will shift fine! Its always the same. if no first gear, no o.d.
It has about 140k on the motor so it has plenty life left!

Ths for your time I have enclosed a pic so you can see why I want to keep it

So. I have a problem with my car. It's a 1997 tiburon 1.8L base model. Standard. No cruise control.
I keep blowing the fuse for the brake lights.
I unplugged all the brake lights, hit the brake pedal, and the fuse blew.
I replaced the brake light switch on the brake pedal, and I still blew the fuse.
I AM using the correct rating of fuse.

The question is: What do I do next? Run a new wire from the brake switch to the brake lights?
I need your help, I can't continue driving around with no brake lights!

Thanks

Hi folks,

I'm pretty new to the forum, as I'm working on fixing up my sister's 97 tiburon - has the check engine light on and the airbag light on. The Mechanic had told her that the airbag light was on for "some other reason" and that the airbag would deploy without a problem if needed. I'd like to at least understand what's wrong, if not fix it - at least for my peace of mind.

I found a decent post here on this particular issue:
http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?sh...2&hl=airbag

Sounds like it could be some sort of seat belt release sensor built into the harness? I'm looking into this to try and find more details, but if anyone has been down this road I'd be all ears.



Thanks guys!

Just need someones help on how to install and after market radio in my wifes new car. I ordered the harness and kit to install it I just need to know how to take it apart, pull the old one out, and then I should be able to put the new on in. I never done this before but I want to save money. I will have some friends from work to help me I just thought i would get a head to to see where we should start.

thanks in advance,
Tom

How easy do you think it would be to take out my auto tranny and put in a 5spd from a manual tiburon? I need a new tranny anyway..why not make it a 5spd!

I am looking for a lesser known car to build up to embarrass the local toyota and honda boys, and am thinking about going with the Tiburon. I have always liked the way they looked, but I remember seeing one type in particular that seemed to be a factory package. Its been probably 10 years since I saw it, but it was in a mall with some other new Hyundai models, so I believe it was a factory deal. It had a body kit on it and was called something else, not a Tiburon, but that is what it was based off of. It looked sweet ( I still remember it, after all), but I cannot find the name or pics of it anywhere. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about?

I bought my tiburon for 2,500$ mint condition ... I spent over 3000$ on problems ... They put new japanize made clutch and changed all 4 shocks 4 brain new tire's oil change blah blah so on .... now the mechanic is saying that i have to change my Timing Belt and if i dont the whole engine will break ... Is this true or false He wants 600$ Canadain to replace it ... What yall think ?? he says the timing belt is ok for now .. its 5 speed 162.000 kms ....

I am trying to repair the head gasket on my daughters 2001 tiburon. I have gotten everything off and ready to pull the head off. My problem is I can't figure out how to unplug the different electrical plugs that I need to remove. I am afraid just to pull on them as I don't want to tear them up. Any suggestions?

I plan on putting an aftermarket radiator on my car but it is designed for the 03+ tib. Has anyone already done a swap like this before? I've done some checking and the biggest difference I see is where the top hose connects to the radiator, it is about 2in closer to the driver's side of the engine compartment. I also know the cap is in a different spot but that isn't a big deal. I've done some measuring and the dimensions seem to be the same including the mounting post.

bought car with 127K miles, had rough engine problem. replaced Intake Man + cat convert; new plugs, wires, MAF. Cleaned throttle plate. Had tranny checked. shifts ok. BUT.... It stalls when stopped otherwise idles ok. Good power but at times jerks like it looses gas or vaccum.
went to autozone to check engine codes: P0102, p0748, p1128, and p1613
each is decribed as: Mass airflow circuit low input; liners solenoid electric (tranny?); long term fuel trim - low fuel pressure filter plugged or fuel pump; finally MIL request signal circuit - open or short circuit condition.

Based on the fact that I changed the MAF; plugs, wires and intake man in addition to cleaning the throttle I am inclines to see if the Gas Pump or filter (which are located in the gas tank-?) could be the next logical place to go.

Any ideas? Does this seem reasonable.

P.S. I also have an exhaust pipe leak for which I failed inspection. While I am not sure if this would contribute to a vaccum leak/preassure problem I am looking for confirmation from some of you experts to see if this should also be considered.

I am hoping that the solenoid (p0748 code) does not point to that problem since the tranny guy told me that this will cost me @1,000.00 to fix

any help

Running out of cash


thanks

hey,
ok i have 2.0 engine, automatic, 1997 tiburon.
what tranny will fit mine? sonata? accent?!?
i thought that the elantra would my tranny, but it doesnt. i tried with a 1999 elantra, but the tranny have different plugs.
then i discovered that the elantra was produced ONLY with 1.8 liter engine.
now what tranny would fit mine?!?!?
i cant find it anywhere....
sonata?!? accent?!?
i know the sonata from 1996- 1998 was produced with a 2.0 engine, but would the tranny be the same?!?
please let me know.

The headlights on my 2001 Tiburon are very dim and i cannot see at night when they are on. The highbeams are fine though. Anysuggestions on how to fix it? Anyone else have same problem?

Thanks

I know I was told on here that the ele and the tiby are the same transmission. but why does the dealer swear its not???? and the prices are diffrent 1645.00 for the ele. and 1505.00 for the tiby. I have a 2000 tiby with 88000 miles. it has forward gears no reverse. trany was never touched. just cant see a tranny going out in 88,000 miles. any ideas?
thanks
loren

so as I was leaving for work today the MIL light blinked on, unsure of the problem I had to keep going to work

during my commute I noticed that the car is much louder now, signalling exhaust issues in my mind, but when i stop at a light it feels like the entire car is vibrating pretty roughly, andgettin into 1st gear seems more difficult, but that could just be bad perception

Im completely unsure of the problem, any help would be appreciated, and if there is any more info needed I could try and supply it

The only thing I've done recently is replaed the master cylinder brake pads and rotters

hey guys.. nice forum.. I got my first tiburon,.. 1998 model, 2.0.. needs some work,.. but it should be worth it.. had a blown head gasket, so got it cheap,.. but when I took the head off,.. I found a little oil hole with spring inside of it,.. I accidentally broke the plastic holder,.. and well.. it happens.. looks like some kind of a oil pressure controlling device.. do I need it..?? what does it do..?? can I just take it off..?? there's a metal ball underneath the spring.

secondly,.. I went to buy a head gasket from hyundai delaer, and they sold me a metal one.. is that o.k..?? I suppose that's the original stuff they put on, but does it need any special glue or something..?? it's not like regular head gaskets .. any hints or advises on this..?? what should be the torque on this...?? have done few head gasket jobs before,.. so I'm quite familiar with job itself.. but this metal material is questionable.. anyone with such experiencce,or your expertise advise is requested.. thanks.. jc..

Hello
I am an owner of hyundai tib 1998 with 1.6L engine. I want to put a 2L engine on my car (I know that it'd be quite easier and probably cheaper to sell it and buy a new car with 2L engine but.. this is just my car;) I am kind of used to it. So my question is, would that process go straight forward and what can goes wrong eventually? Also what are the other parts that MUST be changed.

So far I know that the bigger engine would fit with no problem as far as size goes, and engine+ECU swap would go straight forward and it is not really necessary to change the transmission as the difference is almost insignificant. Also since it is a 4-wheel disc brake systems changing the brake system would not be really necessary as well (and having in mind that I am considering putting an EBC sport brake discs & pads). Is my information correct? I really hope to receive the answers I am looking for in this forum as I asked on some other places and most of the people were unconfident about what they say. And one more question - I am planning on putting a 16" rims (currently using the original 15") - would that need changing the brake disc size? Thanks!

I just recently got the engine light on the car come on.
Scanner indicated P1124. ( Fuel trim error-System Lean)
This just happened all of a sudden.

Now the car runs fine. At high speed, no problems, when the car is say idlling,
or stuck in stop and go traffic, the light comes on again.
The rpm needle is at a constant speed, it doesn't go up and down.
When in the car, you can feel that the idling is not smooth, it's slightly rough, very hard to notice.
Out of the rear tailpipe you can hear the engine misfiring or some sort, or rough idling.

Is the p1124 , the actual sensor that's bad, or it could be other sensors that might be bad, and triggering the p1124 code?
and where is the sensor located for the p1124 code?

Some causes listed where:
low fuel pressure
failed fuel pump
Vaccuum leak

Could it be any of those listed above?



I'm not even sure where to start, any ideas?

Ok..I really hope someone can help with this because i need it. I got this car used from someone with intentions to fix it..so I'm not to familiar with foreign cars as this is my first..so bare with me please.

Ok to start off. When I go to start the car..it starts right up..but if I don't give it any gas it will stall right away. If i give it gas for about 15 seconds with a few extra revs it will stay on..but the RPMs will be below 1k and it shakes and feels like it's going to stall. It does drive though once you get past the starting.

Now, I can say that the car has a higher pitched air sound as if air is escaping from somewhere. I personally believe it's coming from the intake manifold and I think it's the gasket there. But I'm not sure. From experience I know that the rough idling can be from a vacuum leak which might explain the noise, problems with intake air which might explain the noise, or a bad MAP sensor.

If a video would help let me know and Ill post one up. But this is really bugging me cuz i know I'm close. So any help would be great. Thanks!

Trying to change the bulbs in the front turn signal housing. They're probably original bulbs - the amber coating is falling off. Remove socket from behind thru the very small opening OR is there another approach?

i was driving my car to a friends house and when i got there and put it in park the dash lights went out as well as the shifter lights along with that going the driver side lights in both the front and back go out.evrything else works fine but me and all of my friends looked at all of the fuses in the car and not 1 of them are blown.does anyone have any tips for me.

Is there a "stop limit" on the release shaft arm on the gear box?
Seems that there is and mine is not returning back that far. Clutch is slipping at high rev.
Could the bushings be seized or is the release bearing shot? any ideas?
01 tib 2.0L

Hi all,

new to the forum of course but searched around a bit looking for answers, and could not nail anything down. So i decided to just ask. here is the deal with the car.

1997 tiburon 1.8 with automatic tranny

i bought the car for 200 dollars everything is in fantastic shape but the tranny. the problem with the tranny is this. no reverse at all. pulling it into drive will put it in first but it makes horrible grinding noise, will shift to second, but roughly and not at the same point every time. doesn't go to any other gears, the roar from the engine comes from the drives side can't tell if its the wheel bearing or the tranny. when i turn to the left is gets quiet until the pressure is back.

i have seen the video on dismantling the tranny and putting it back together and i am pretty handy around the garage. i have rebuilt a couple of engines level.

A. should i get a kit and tear it apart and fix it myself
B. take it to a shop and let someone else do it (money issue)
C. buy a used tranny-and which models and versions fit the car.

thanks in advance for the help.

Helo, I recently bought a Tiburon, that doesnt start. Dealership looked at it for 4 hours and could not find the problem.
Just wouldn start one day, and still won't.
There is no spark, and when you try tostart fuel pump is not coing on either.

Here is what I do know...

Not fuel pump
Not Battery
Apparently not crank sensor either as dealership swapped that and it didnt fix it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

is there anyway to put the GK style healights on to my 2000 tiburon. i have the ability and tools to work on the car i was just wondering if anyone had ever cut out the space and done that sort of swap before.

im not sure what this part is called but my car is missing it. It covers the trunk space so that you cant see into the trunk while your in the car and it raises with the trunk when u open it. its connected from the back of the passenger seat to the back of the trunk. if u know whay this is called or where u can get one please let me know because without it i can here noise from outside the car coming through the trunk.

I have a 2001 Tiburon 5-speed.

When I shift between 1st and 2nd gear, there is a grinding "ERRRR" noise for a moment. It doesn't happen all the time -- perhaps when the RPMs are a little higher (not HIGH, just higher). When I shift between 1st and 2nd I usually get the noise. If I skip 2nd gear and go to 3rd, or drop down from 3rd to 1st, I don't get the noise. It sounds/feels really bad ... but I mean it successfully changes gears.

Anyone have a guess what my problem is? I assume it'll only get worse.

Hello Guys ,

My Tiburon Shut off on the me the other day and wont start, so I took it to AutoZone to get Scanned , Here are the Codes :

p0712 - BBTransmission fluid temperature sensor-short circuit.
p0717 - BBTransmission pulse generator A
p1613 - BBMIL request signal circuit high input
p0422 - BBthe oxygen sensors monitor the Catalytic Converters
BBCatalytic to store oxygen
p0123 - BBTP (Throttle Position) Sensor
p0112 - BBIAT (Intake Air Tempt) Circuit
p0442 - BBE ( evaporative emission system) small leak no BBflow condition.


Any Ideas ?!!?!?!?

I have had a 2001 tiburon for about a couple years now and it has caused me plenty of headaches. Recently I had to put my car in the shop. My radiator over heated because of a hole where the coolant tube connected thus the coolant wasn't making it to the radiator (which I was told the reason the hole was there in the first place the overheating) so The guy at the shop said the radiator was shot and apparently replaced it, the timing belt had already been replaced so he didn't have to touch that, guess the head gasket was fine also. not sure what all was done right now. But got it back and as he said don't drive it to florida or anything in case something else happens. Well was driving today and I noticed that the bar for the temperature gauge started to move above the two dots in the center (meaning normal temp spot) so I turned the heater on full blast having been told it would take heat off of the engine cooling it. (which didnt work the first time it overheated and my car broke down cause of the radiator and the heater was also not working but only blowing freezing air) anyone have an idea what might be wrong? Obviously I know nothing about cars. Also when it broke down the catalytic converter was glowing bright orange. then before all this and now the engine is loud. wasn't when i got the car but got that way. it reminds me of the loud hum of a lawnmower you hear while in your house or a leaf blower. know this is long but didn't know if it could all be connected.

hi everybody,
i have a 1997 tiburon 2.0 liter, automatic, 135 miles on it...i have some problems with the transmission. here's the situation.
my transmission works only in reverse and 3rd gear. it went on safety mode thats why. the problem is to understand why it went on safety mode.
i went to autozone few days before that happened and they said that my solenoid valve sensor was broken, or i had poor electrical connection, or a short or open circuit... now it could be that i have an open circuit or some electrical problems, cuz i know im missing a grounding for the radio wires, but it could also be the solenoid valve...
this past weekend i worked on the car like 10 hours...now the problem could be: my 2 pulse generator sensors, my solenoid valve sensor, or my transmission that is gone...i changed the pulse generator sensors and nothing, same problem, now i have left the solenoid valve sensor...i tried to take it out but i gave up...i started to take it out the sensor till i realized it was put on by the inside of the transmission, the inside of the transmission fluid container, so i drained my transmission fluid, and took out the container hoping that that was it...no, i found that yes the wire of the sensor goes in the transmission container, but i also find out that the wire keeps going inside the transmission...so i decided to follow the wire...i took out the container and then also filter and still the wire of the solenoid valve sensor keeps going inside the transmission, like i cant find the end of the wire cuz it goes deep in the transmission which i dont want to touch...
anybody can help me at all? am i doing something wrong?!? idk anything would help!
ok, i see its not easy to understand what i mean...but ok my transmission is stuck in 3rd and reverse gear....what do i do?!?!?!?
thank you

Hi guys!
I need help with my 1998 Tibby which has a burned out clutch. I live in a very hilly part of San Francisco and have to go through a number of pretty stiff hills everyday. So now I'm having a difficulty choosing the right clutch since there are so many good brands (ACT, Clutchmasters, Centerforce, etc.) I'm deciding between ACT HD Street Performance Kit and Spec Stage 1. Which one is better for such kind of conditions?

Also I'm not sure about the flywheel. Should I stick with the standard replacement one (can get one for 70$! (ww.carpartsdiscount.com/auto/parts/99/hyundai/tiburon/flywheel_flexplate/genuine_flywheel.html?3593=73109) since I don't think I need a light one cause I don't race and have to perform lots of crazy uphill takeoffs daily and comfort means more to me than power.

I have also seen some good reviews on F1 Racing Prolite 11LB Chromoly Flywheel off EBay for under 200$. Does anyone have one?
Any suggestion is GREATLY appreciated!!!

My son's 2001 Tiburon developed a squeal when the wheel is turned near the steering stops. Eventually the problem worsened and we replaced the pump with no change. I happened to be looking at the pump when it was making this noise (son in car turning wheel) and realized that the pulley pump was stalling. Aha! I said to myself, all I need to do is replace a worn belt, which solve the problem. Actually replaced all 3 belts.

However, 3 weeks later, the squeal is back and happens when the car is stopped or moving slow when the wheel is turned. The belt is still properly tensioned.

It appears that the pump is under more load when the wheel is turned - especially at a standstill. Enough of a load to stall it. How is that possible?

What could cause this problem? The only things left are the rack and the hoses.

If necessary, how difficult is it to replace the rack (shade tree mechanic)?
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Hello Peeps,

The other day I was pullin out of my driveway and when I started driving, my car just turned off on me... I cranked it back up and it felt like it was turning on again but didn't ...Ever since then the sound of the crank is alittle different... It was working fine just 1 hr before i took off ... Any Ideas of what can be the cause?

Hey everyone, I have a 2000 tib that just blew a spark plug almost through my hood. I was able to remove the spark plug ish.... As I just discovered it was a 2 piece cheep o and the threads/bolt are snow stuck in the chamber. Sorta like what was happening to the 5.4l ford trucks. What i was wondering is 1)is this a common issue with Tibs and 2)how the heck do I get that bottom part of the plug out without taking it to the dealers and paying 2000$$ ish to have them remove the header. any help would be great. thanks

I need help with my 2000 Hyundai Tiburon. When I turn the wheel left or right it makes a loud moaning noise which I know its the steering fluid that its low. What type of steering fluid do I use? I dont have the owners manual so I dont know. Thank you in advanced.

2000 Tiburon;
Check engine light came on and car runs rough.
I hooked up analyzer and codes stated intermittent misfire in #3 & #4 cylinder.
What could cause this and what is the cure?
Bad spark plugs?
I checked the spark plug wires and the wires are all firing. I have a gadget that checked if there was current going into the wires and they seem OK.
Any suggestions from anyone who has experienced this and fixed it?
It is my son's car and he needs it for daily commute to school.
Thank you in advance
Kurt (Rob's dad)

I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my 99 Tuburon, and several people thought it might be the battery. I changed and put a new one in, and still nothing. Would the alternator going cause the battery to drain, and what kind of test could I do to find out if this is the problem? There is no noise when turning over the key, just maybe a click. I hope someone could help me out. I've been told by friends that it could be the starter, alternator, belts, timing belt?????
I'm very confused, and don't have a lot of money to get it worked on. Thanks for any help.
Tweetyb66