About a month ago i worked on my 98 sonata and afterwards i had to take it to inspection and it failed because the struts were bad and the emissions was not in ready mode.i fixed the struts and drive the car for 200 miles and took it back but it still failed. i put in on my scanner and it said it was still pending. so confused i called the dealer and they told me there weren't sure it could be...

I got this 1998 sonata this past April and first the dash custer gauge light stop working but that OK cause I don't drive at night and now today the tail light are messing up. I get no voltage reading on left rear wiring, I have no fuse for the tails lights under dash driver side, found one under the hood but if the right side works that fuse must be OK? Is there another one that seperates the...

Besides the left and right front fender liners, how many of each retainer/clip/screw do I need? I have been trying to buy this stuff forever but the old hyundaiparts.com changed owners and no one is helping me. See this diagram of the left side:



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It's time to the flush the coolant system on my 2005 but I can't find the drain valve. Can someone give a guy a hint?

8591]Hello. I just slapped some 18" rims on my '04 Sonata and there is quite a gap between the tires and the wheel well. Does anybody have any ideas on how to drop the ride about 1" - 1.5"? I am looking at some Eibach springs that should do the job. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hey all!
I did a search but didn't find results.

Our '05 Sonata (V6 - ~63k miles) has occassionally made a high pitched whistle after driving. It seems to do it on a drive after a hot day and seems to come from the passenger side in the engine compartment. Due to the location of the sound, I'm wondering if it has something to do with the air conditioning...

I want to change the brake pads because no matter how much water I clean the wheels (inside the holes too) the sqeaking is killing me. I've taken the car to numerous places to check the brakes and I always get "they're fine, just dirty," yet no matter what they do (if anything) I'm squeaking within a day.

Would you spend the big bucks and go to a dealership, or...

does anyone know where i could get either A: a new clutch and flywheel for an 01 sonata 4 cyl or B: a trans out of a totaled car? anybody had to replace these parts before? how did you go about doing it?

Hi,
I bought a 2000 Hyundai Sonata a couple weeks ago it has about 87k on it.
There's been a problem with it stalling out especially when breaking or idling.
I don't think it's a serious problem like transmission, it may be something with the wiring.
Because when i turn on the cd player is when the check engine light comes on.
The cd player reads an...

Hey guys i am a noob and i am on here to trying to get some questions answered because my girlfriend owns a 2000 sonata and he hates it but im trying to fix it up so she can keep it. I went to the junkyard and basically got a whole car for 100 . anyways, she has a automatic 2.4 liter 4 cylinder and when you go wot the car wont switch gears unless you let go of the gas and step on it again, is...

When you start the car, is the RPMs supposed to go up to "2"? It comes back down to 1 after a few seconds.

Hi I have a co-worker who owns a 1995 sonata and the car will start up ok most of the time (sometimes it starts up with a knocking sound). And then once it warms up theres blue smoke coming out of the exhaust and the car hesistates. Is this oil piston rings or should i call my local scrap metal pickup company

I'm rapidly approaching my 60K service, and I treat my cars like I did planes in the USAF. At 60K, I'm going to do just about everything, inspect everything, clean everything, etc. My question is, how hard is it to change the timing belt on the thing? I don't have the money to take it to a shop (which is why I'm doing my own plugs, which I can figure out pretty easily). So any...

Hey Guys!

I am from India. I will be getting a pre-owned 2.7L V6 (GLS EF2) Sonata soon. My main aim of buying this vehicle is that it is one of the most powerful here in India. We do not have the tiburon.

Now, i want to do a transmission swap, as only the auto trans is offered here with this engine spec. However the 2.0L (EF2) Sonata is also offered with a manual trans. I...

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I just returned from a trip and before i left i put my car in a parking lot where i payed for it to be waxed and washed and full sirvice and all that. I have a Sonata 2002 and when i got back i pop the trunk open put all my stuff in open the drivers door get in close the door and the driver side window falls in to the door. Well i try to close it but all i hear is some sound in the...

When I am driving the headlights will be bright and then all of a sudden go dim and then go bright. What causes them to do this?

Hi

I know this is a strange question but how hard would it be to install an AC in to a 2002 sonata with a 2l engine? Also if its possible to get all the parts that i would need to buy to do this would be a lot of help. My car doesnt have AC and its only at 90k KM and runs really good so i am thinking why not install the AC and keep the car four a couple of years more.

I have a 2001 Hyundai Sonata with 88K, new tires, new tranny, everything good so far until a month ago when i started my car and let it heat up for like 2 minutes then began driving i got to a yellow light and i picked up speed a bit to make the light then the car lagged trying to change gears and made a hard jerky movement and it felt as if i was losing the gas pedal. Also that same jerky movent...

Recently, my 2004 Sonata has been hard to start after getting gas. I am not filling the tank when I go to the gas station. Put in about 6 gallons last time I went. I verify that the cap is being put on correctly. When I try to start, it runs very rough and then stalls. Eventually I get it started. It will start fine everytime after that until I go to the gas station again and put a few gallons...

Hello guys. I have 147,000 Km on my 2002 V6 and have not replaced my O2 sensors yet. Should I replace as precaution or wait until the check engine light comes on?

I have a 2000 Sonota . Approximately 4 years ago the paint on my hood (near the front) started to bubble and rust. And it was not due to any exterior paint surface chipping. It turned out that the seams along the bottom side of the hood allowed water to enter and be captured. The rusting is more prominent Snow Belt / New England regions where salt is used to melt the ice/snow during the winter...

Hi,
I have a 2003 Sonata GLS w/ 2.7L V6.
The last three times I have refeuled, it was hard to get it restarted.
It would start and idle very rough then die. This happened several times. I had to keep the RPMs up so it wouldn't die out on me.
After this initial problem, the car will start and run fine until I have to get gas again.
It only occurs when I refuel...If...

Hi,

Just recently my 2002 Hyundai Sonata has been making these loud screeching noises only when I make left hand turns. When I am straight or turning right these noises are not being made. It doesnt do it when I am parked only when driving say more than 10 miles per hour. Before it would do it on and off but now it makes the noise all the time. Could anyone please help me tell me what...

g day all i have a 98 sonata im having a few problems with atm .
It starts first turn of the key and runs fine when cold but as soon as it warms up its hard to start and revs alright when stationary but when you drive it wont go past 3000 revs on the tacho it just dies if u put your foot down. Fine when cold runs like a dream is there anyone out there who,s had the same problem ? I had it in...

Hello All-
I have a 2001 Sonata that has the same TPS sensor issue everyone is talking about. Need to replace that soon. The real issue right now is the A/C.

It blows hot air. This happened a year ago and I recharged the a/c and all was fine. Today, I went to recharge and the PSI was 150+. There was a warning on the bottle that states there is an issue up in that range.
Any...

My friend has a 95 Sonata and the front doors won't open. They will lock and unlock, but won't open. I am guessing the locking mechanism is stuck on the lock position on both doors. Any ideas?

Hello, all. My first post.

EDIT> That's supposed to say "Odd vibration" in the subheading.

I’ve got a 2001 Sonata 2.4L with 155K miles. A couple of weeks ago, the car started doing something new. At all speeds there was a slight growling sound, and at high rpms, just before the AT shifts, I can feel the vibration in the steering wheel *and* the gas...

HI: I have a chance to buy a 2001 Sonata with under 40,000 miles. My MSN Auto section gives the car good marks for overall reliability but from 1999 until 2003 each review warns that the timing belt is an issue and could cause damage to the engine valves if it breaks.

Folks, is this a real constant concern with the Sonata???? I want to buy the car for my daughter but don't want her...

I removed the 4 axil hub mounting bolts from the backing plate but I cannot remove the hub and bearing assembly from the brake assembly housing. There is a lagre nut with a small crimp in it on the back side of the housing, does that need to be removed or is the assembly just stuck? Thanks.

Hey,Im looking to pick up a TPS and was wondering if anyone has found a relatively cheap one.I got my one input sensor for a few bucks from a junkyard,but none in the area have sonatas,so I figured Id order online.Dont really care if its Hyundai certified or not(Im selling the car,figured Id give the repair one last shot since the old problem is back)
The cheapest Ive seen is around...

Hey there I just bought a 2004 GLX and when I press the lock 2 times on the key fob the car doesnt deep, i am not sure if it is supost to or not. If so how do i get it to beep is there a setting someware?
Also dont really understand the sunroof but i might take it to the dealer and get them to show me what it is all about. There is a Open Close and a Up and Down botton,when it is fully open i...

Had my timing belt changed and 180000km serviced at the same time.
- also changed 2 tensioners
Brakes disassembled and greased,
ventilatorbelt changed
cabinfilter - 2 Pcs??? - as far as i know there is only one...
Engine oil and filter changed.
Sparks not changed, neither air-filter (uses k&n)
9 hours in labour - it seems like they have added, hmm... some...

i have a 04 2.4 4cyl sonata i would like to know what performance parts there are for the Sirius II 4 cylinder motor i have been looking around but it is hard to find them so can you please help me or is there any good motor swaps for this car that have been done

My 01 Sonata v-6 when it upshifts it will attempt to make the shift pause then stay in its current gear for another 3-500 rpm then make the shift. It pauses long enough the first time it did it I thought it died. And it doesnt matter what gear its shifting into. But it never throws a code. The car just turned 60k and had the Tranny flushed at the dealership @ 46K ...

Hi there! I have some strange problems with my 92,000 mi 2000 GL 2.4 4-cyl manual Sonata -- a few weeks ago I had the engine block replaced & valve job done under warranty (car burned oil from day 1). Soon after getting the car back, it started having major problems with hesitation. You would be cruising along and then all of a sudden, the engine power would drop significantly, then if...

Hello right now i have 50W silvannia bulbs but i want more brighness so im planning to replace the bulbs on my 2001 sonata for these Philips Rally H7 80W i was just wondering has anyone tried any bulbs like these in their sonata's? has any one tried putting anything higher than 50 watts? are there any potential damages since the watts are high? thanx.

I have a 2003, 2.0 Sonata GLS.

Im interested to install a NGV conversion.

I do have some questions :

1. Will it be compatible and suitable for the car?

2. Any potential issues?

3. any special areas that need to be looked at?

4. any issues with engine sensors effecting drivability and performance (other than the reduced performance...

long story short my car died and when i got it all apart i found the crank sensor was ruined and the balance belt was just a belt, no teeth. timing belt was fine and new though. does a broken balance have the same effects as a broken timing belt or is it just a matter of getting a new one and thats all. im not replacing my motor for the 3rd time.

Hi,
I own an '03 Sonata and just reacently got back from a week long drive of about 5300 mile. At the end of the trip and every time after on the highway I hear a thumping or roating noise (like an over sized tire noise) from my rear tires (not sure which one) followed by a slight car vibration. Did not have this before the trip. Any ideas?

Thanks

i have a 2001 auto sonata gls
recently,the shifter is acting weird-in order to go oin reverse,i have to take it back to the neutral N,in order to go into drive,I have to put it into 3,etc.
Any reason for this?Thanks

I have a SOnata GLS 2.0 AUTO, 4 cyl yr 2003 with 84000km.

I have recently come across a weird issue with the engine. The Symptons are as such :


On start - everything is fine
After travelling a short while - engine looses power

multiple symptons :
1. Increase Rev fast to 4000 - 4500RPM RPM whilst cruising at 2000RPM
> gear drops, but...

when you try to use the windshield washer it makes that noise like its trying to pump it but nothing comes out....yes its full

Hi,

I want to upgrade my website, which is especially for the Elantra J1, but I want to invite the Sonata EF drivers as well (until 1993).
Would it be possible to send mir informations, pictures aso. about the car? Maybe, you know which parts from the Elantra and Sonata are the same?

Don't hesitate to contact me, you'll find my mail address at lantraj1.de

Plse se attached diagram. Do you now which of these is the fuse for the wiper?

hey, i just got a 2002 sonata and i want to make the handling better. it seems too soft while cornering. i was thinking about getting some lowering springs. will that help to firm up that soft feel a little? can you use them with your existing shock absorbers?

im assuming these ones would work with my car but they're so expensive compared to some of the others around:

I just bought a 2003 Sonata and the only real problem with it is the trunk won't lock. It closes all the way but then you can just pull up and it opens right up. Doesn't seem like anything is bent, and I can't see where the former owner messed with it by adjusting screws or anything like that. That lever with the spring on it seems pretty stiff but it looks like its supposed to be...

ok soo...i bought my sonota....and it needs what i was told the idle air control valve replaced...and i hope that this is what i need.

when the car idles....it goes high low high low.......every auto parts store said the same thing but i just wanted to make sure even though ive already bought the part....$103 now in the hole. any insight would be greatly appreciated. THANKS IN...

I have a 2001 sonata with a list of various problems. Among them is the "limp" mode where my transmission

- My timing and serpentine belt need to be changed. (overdue)

- "limp" mode where my transmission gets stuck in 3rd gear

- Throwing the following codes.

P0715 (no input speed sensor signal - open/short)
P0720 (no output...

My father has a 2003 Sonata and the paint is peeling off of the door handles. Vehicle is not garage kept, but the paint on the rest of the body is fine. Dealership indicates that this is not covered by the "bumper-to-bumper" warranty. Just curious: Is anyone else experiencing this phenomenon? Thanks.

Anyone noticing rust on their 2000 Sonata's....
We have to deal with salt on the roads, but the car is
rusting very badly. (for 2 years now)
Bottom of doors....wheel wells....etc...etc...

It was originally rustproofed and I started the oil spray last fall
but its too late.....

The 2008 Sonatas have the same seam on the bottom of the doors,
so...