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Hyundai 1.6-2.4L Tech Tip: Belts

Check the weights on the shafts before installing belts.

Hyundai Alignment: Curing ‘Drift And Pull’ Conditions

Drift/pull conditions occur at all speeds. But, the amount of force on the steering wheel or steering angle will increase with speed. If the customer states the drift/pull problem is sporadic, the cause could be the stability control system, or the electric or hydraulic power steering system.

Understanding Hyundai TPMS

Hyundai started using TPMS in 2006 on the Hyundai Accent, Tucson and Veracruz. The carmaker equipped its other vehicles with TPMS starting in 2007.

Henderson Hyundai Makes Donation To Basic Academy Automotive Program

Henderson Hyundai Superstore donated engine parts, electronic components, and body and trim pieces to Basic Academy of International Studies in Henderson, NV.

Hyundai To Develop Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles By 2021

The partnership will incorporate Aurora’s self-driving technology into Hyundai vehicles starting with models custom-developed and launched in test programs and pilot cities, according to the companies.

Hyundai’s New Rear-Occupant Alert System Honks Horn, Flashes Lights If Child Left In Vehicle

The system monitors the rear seats using an ultrasonic sensor that helps to detect the movements of children.

2012 Hyundai Sonata: Intermittent Poor-Run, Hard-Stop Complaint

Let’s look at an intermittent poor-run, hard-start complaint on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. This car came into the shop by way of a body shop with which we work closely. One thing you learn quickly is that body shop clients can be harder to please than on the mechanical side. It might be that they

Hyundai TPMS Service Guide

Most Hyundai vehicles use systems from Lear, TRW or Continental. These systems have an auto relearn function. But if you are initializing a sensor or doing a manual relearn, you will need a TPMS tool that can capture the sensor IDs and program them into the TPMS module.

Timing Chains In Hyundai Engines

Although Hyundai uses a single timing belt on its 2.7L V6 engines, its 3.3L, double-overhead camshaft engine is equipped with one timing chain for each camshaft and one drive chain for the oil pump. At first glance, a timing chain design allows engineers to shorten the overall length of the engine and reduce rotating friction.

Hyundai Fuel System And Emissions Diagnostics

We recently had a 2002 Elantra GLS in the shop with assorted issues, so let’s take a look at this job since it’s a good example of some common problems we see.

Hyundai, Department Of Energy Preparing U.S. Roadways For Fuel Cell Vehicles

The program involves Hyundai providing a number of Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs for daily use by the DOE using existing hydrogen infrastructure. This phase of the program will make significant use of a newly opened hydrogen refueling station in the Washington, D.C., region.

Hyundai No-Start, No-Crank Due To Gear Selector Range Switch

An improperly adjusted or improperly operating inhibitor switch (range switch) may result in a vehicle that will not start or crank on an intermittent basis.