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OK here are some tips I would like to share with our members.
1) Genuine parts– Hyundai and Mobis only
2) Preventing Damage to Car’s Computer
Do not place two-way communication equipment such as handphones, walkie-talkies etc near car’s computer. Such equipment should be placed at least 0.5m away from the car’s computer.
i) Accent, Getz & Matrix – computer is located on the right side of the dashboard (driver’s side)
ii) Sonata – computer located at the centre console
iii) Tuscon & Santa Fe – sorry guys, the fella didn’t say Fustrated
3) How Warning Lights Indicate Problem & its Urgency (Yellow & Red colours)
The warning lights in Hyundai cars turn from orange to red depending on the severity of the fault
i) Orange – low priority warning = there is a problem but the car can still be driven
ii) Red – high priority warning = there is a major problem with the car. Continue driving may cause more damage to the car. Do not drive the car.
4) When Engine Check Light Indicator Remains (for a few second) After StartingEngine Check Light is Yellow in colour. It is normal after starting the car, the engine check light and ABS light will disappear. But if the engine check light disappears a few seconds longer after the ABS and the other warning lights had disappeared, this means your engine has an emission problem.
Engine Check Light Red. There is a severe problem with the engine. Do not drive the car at all.
5) When Low Fuel Indicator Light Up
This is to indicate that the car is low on fuel. There are 8 to 9 litres of petrol left in the fuel tank. According to Korean specifications, you can travel up to 40 to 50 kilometers from the moment the indicator lights up.
6) Hyundai’s Automatic Transmission
Long time ago, Hyundai automatic gearboxes used to come with “Economy” and “Sports” modes. The driver can switch to E or S mode to suit his driving style. Today, automatic Hyundai cars are using the Autologic Gearbox with the Overdrive(OD) function. This means both “Economy” and “Sports” modes are built into the gearbox and will activate automatically.
i) If you drive the car gently, the microprocessor will resume “Economy” mode which would result in a major improvement to your car’s Fuel Consumption (FC).
ii) If you drive aggressively, the microprocessor will resume “Sports” mode would would result in poor Fuel Consumption (FC).
7) Usage of Overdrive (OD) mode for automatic Hyundai cars
The OD mode should be turned on at all times. It acts like the 5th gear of a manual transmission car. Turning off the OD is like shifting to a lower gear of a manual car. “OD OFF” indicator will light up on the dashboard when OD is turned off
i) For overtaking, switch off the OD. After overtaking, switch the OD back to “ON” mode.
ii) When coming down a mountain or slope, switch off the OD (“OD OFF” indicator will light up on the dashboard) to make use of engine braking. This will prevent your brakes from overheating.
8) Automatic Fuel Cut-Off Switch (Only Found on the Matrix)
The purpose of this device is to prevent fire during collision or sudden impact. Only the Matrix in the Hyundai car range is equipped with the Fuel Cut-Off Switch. In the event of a collision or sudden impact, fuel supply to the engine will be cut. To restart the car, reset the switch by pressing the top button affectionately known as the “Nipple” by fellow Matrixians. This device can be located on the side of the left front suspension inside the engine bay behind where the alarm horn is usually located.
9) If the Engine Doesn’t Crank (Car Cannot Start)
i) Gearbox not selected to “P” or “N” on automatic cars
ii) Battery terminals may have sulphur accumulation – Poor hot boiling water to clean
iii) To check if battery is weak, the cabin light will dim when engine is cranked. This confirms the battery is discharged
10) Jump Starting a Dead Battery with Another Car Correctly
- Positive clamp from donor car battery to positive battery pole of discharged battery
- Negative clamp from donor car battery to engine bay.
With this connection, you can start your car’s engine with donor’s car engine switched OFF. This is to prevent sudden current overload to the donor car’s alternator and ECU
11) Saving the Battery When Leaving Your Car Unused for a Long Period
If your happen to be abroad or a long period of time, remove white coloured fuse from the Fuse Box inside the engine bay. This will prevent power supply to interior light, radio and other equipment. This is to prevent the battery from being discharged. But the car will still be able to start.
12) Removal of Thermostat
Removing the thermostat may result in higher fuel consumption. The ECU detects lower operating temperature and will feed extra fuel to the engine in order to reach the correct operating temperature
13) Replacing the Automatic Transmission Oil Filter
Besides changing the auto transmission every 20,000km, the instructor also advised us to replace the auto transmission oil filter at every 40,000km intervals. As the change of the filter requires the removal of the oil sump, instructor confirmed that the job is not a simple DIY. However it would require a qualified mechanic to do the change and sadly, it would not be cheap. But in the long run, it would ensure a trouble-free auto transmission.
14) Condition of Radiator(Coolant) Hoses
Some of us have experienced the coolant/radiator hoses turning from original black to grey or brown. Well according to the instructor, this is no cause of concern. It is normal, he said.
i) Hoses are become hard and crisp, it is time to change them – Replace
ii) White deposits at joints of hoses mean your hose clips have worn out – Replace
Q1: What WILL Void Warranty?
A1 :Installation of aftermarket gadgets like Broquet, turbo chargers, removal of catalyc converter etc
Q2: What WILL NOT Void Warranty?
A2: Installation of grounding & Voltage Stabilizer (VS) will not void warranty
I hope this will clear some of your doubts about Hyundai cars. Cheers
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Important Tips For All
Aug 26 2005, 02:55 AM
