2006 hyundai sonata radio reception is poor when rear defroster is on

Steve Allison

• 5569 Answers
• Posted on Dec 24, 2008

SOURCE: Poor Fuel Mileage 2006 Hyundai Sonata 2.4 motor

I don't know from where you bought the car but do you feel certain that typical causes such as fouled plugs or clogged air filters are not at fault?
Most dealers, even the shlocks don't normally skimp on the simple stuff but who knows about a private source?
That does seem low, especially the city numbers. I don't think Hyundai is any leader in gas mileage but they are better than what you are getting.  

SOURCE: replacing rear wheel bearings on 1999 hyundai sonata

1. for drum brakes with sealed hub(all one piece) remove lug nuts and wheel.
2. spray penetrating oil around studs if there is a big phillips head screw visible remove it with impact driver/if not use big ballpeen hammer ,tap on flat of drum near studs(becareful not to hit them) until drum loosens(your creating a shockwave to loosen rust)
3. once drum is off there are 4-bolts coming in from behind backing plate, remove them then hub should be able to be removed w/a little persuation from hammer.

1. remove wheel
2. remove dust cap,cotterpin,star washer(if equipped) do not re use cotter pin
3. remove nut then washer, wiggle brake drum and front bearing will come out.
4. put nut on shaft tighten 2-3 turns grab drum by sides and pull towards you this should remove drum leaving inner bearing/seal on shaft
5. to replace reverse procedure making sure to pack new bearings w/grease(take drum and use long punch to remove bearing races, use race/seal installer to install new races

1. remove wheel
2. remove caliper/bracket
3. remove rotor
4. remove 4-bolts from behind,tap old hub out
5. reverse procedure

SOURCE: Hyundai 2006 Sonata high mount brake light.

the rear seat does NOT have to be removed in order to replace the stoplamp and/or its bulb.
you have to get into the trunk, and there are (2) philips screws holding the stoplamp secured to the package tray. the actual process takes about 15 minutes, because to do it right you have to actually get IN the trunk.

the price they charged you sounds about right if the price of the stoplamp is included, dealerships tend to overcharge for parts.

SOURCE: Removal of Radio in 2004 Hyundai Sonata

Remove the facia plate, and remove the 4 screws that hold the radio in place. It's actually one of the simplest cars you can do.

SOURCE: My 2006 Hyundai Sonata's brake lights are not working

try the brakelight switch, it is right near the pedal above the footpad