Top 20 2013 Hyundai Elantra - Page 8 Questions & Answers

the main switch could be bad

the cause of the heavy black smoke is un-burnt fuel. is from excessive fuel pressure, faulty injectors,ignition timing out. If it is a turbo operation then the turbo is not producing the correct boost for the fuel settings . Check turbo for vane actuation . low power comes from overfuelling, low air flow. run the fault codes to see which sensors are out of parameter.

The solenoid is bad, you have to replace the whole shifter. It can be bypassed, but you need an electrician for cars to do it.

This is a common problem with these clocks where the set buttons stop responding. The only fix is to replace the clock unless you want to do some detailed soldering to replace the micro-switches.

Hyundai engines are interference engines so you will have valve damage. before you attempt to do the job get yourself a workshop manual as these engines do not have torque settings but use degrees on an angle setting for the head studs. The manual will explain the timing mark settings and all the details you will need.

Go URGENTLY to an Hyundai auto repair shop, since black smoke means Turbo problems...

the ac starting and stopping is from high head pressure (too much gas/blockage) or thermostat settings If you have a climate control module that also controls the heat then it may be the module that is faulty. have it checked out by an accredited ac specialist shop.

Needs the radio replaced.

For a few minutes yes. Look in your owners manual and it will guide you through how to reset lights and different functions thru the radio menu.

radio will probably turn off as soon as you open the door

While engine is running remove spark plug wires on at a time and listen. the one that makes no difference in running is the bad one.

Your have a check light on your dash ! (nothing new there) We have has those for 35 years You didn't check for OBD Codes & Google them? You have a transmission problem (stop using it) Drive ten miles or more & risk ruining a $4,000 transaxle (OBD Codes & read up) Ever read your owners manual or even have one?

depends on tipe of car

freeze plugs are located on the sides of the engine block and in the cylinder head. there are some plugs on the back of the engine block where the trans bolts to the engine

It could be lots of things You have no repair shop you go to several times a year ? need that

its under the back seat.

any vehicle of that age will have power steering so a few basic checks to start with ,the power steeering is powered by a pump which is belt driven so check all the drive belts are in good condition/not loose etc ,next check the power steering fluid level, there will be a small resovoir ,usually opaque, with a black screw off top, with pipes leading back to the pump, there will be min/max mark on side of this so make sure the fluid is in that range other than that you will have to take to a repair shop as other causes require expertise

Have you had the engine computer checked for trouble codes ?

check under the hood.

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