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wiper blades
by cthom
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Dec 27, 2008 (3:48 pm)
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I have a 2001 elantra, from what I have read so quite a few of you have blade issues. Here is my most recent. The passenger side arm quit working? Are they on independent motors? I'm not sure what to start looking for to fix the problem. Any advice would be great.
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- #5367 of 5463
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Re: wiper blades [cthom]
by fushigi
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Dec 29, 2008 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: cthom (Dec 27, 2008 3:48 pm)
On my wife's '01, the nut holding the wiper arm down on the drivers side came loose recently. Now, it didn't stop working but the pressure - wiping ability - against the windshield was greatly reduced. I just tightened it up with a small wrench. So you might check that out.
AFAIK there's a single motor driving both arms.
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- #5368 of 5463
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Re: low beam light bulb change on 05 elantra [dovid2]
by nj2pa2nc
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Jan 08, 2009 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: dovid2 (Dec 10, 2008 10:01 am)
My husband removed the battery which made it very easy to change the driver's side low beam bulb.
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- #5369 of 5463
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Hyundai 2001 Elantra - Timing Belt
by omthk
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Jan 15, 2009 (4:02 am)
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My Hyundai 2001 Elantra has 58000 miles. On recent visit to dealer, they told me that my belts are showing cracks and advised me to change them and timing belt along with other belts. They said Timing Belt should be changed either at 5 years or 60000 miles. Do I need to change the timing belt or the belts - A/C, Alt. and one more I don't remember, which as per them have developed cracks. What is normal life of the Timing Belt. Do I really need to change?
Thanks
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Re: Hyundai 2001 Elantra - Timing Belt [omthk]
by backy
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Jan 15, 2009 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: omthk (Jan 15, 2009 4:02 am)
In most every state (CA may be an exception) the timing belt is a 60k maintenance item for replacement. So you should have it done. If it should break, the engine will be trashed. If the other belts are cracked too, those should be replaced. Might be cheaper to have them all done at the same time--ask the dealer if they can give you a break on the fee if you do that. If you don't trust that dealer, you can always get a second opinion from another mechanic.
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Re: Hyundai 2001 Elantra - Timing Belt [omthk]
by elantraowner
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Jan 15, 2009 (8:17 am)
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Replying to: omthk (Jan 15, 2009 4:02 am)
On some vehicles if the timing belt goes it can cause some serious damage to the engine. It is recommended at 60K but I have heard some mechanics say you can probably squeeze 90K out of the belts. I am not sure about the Elantra, but for peace of mind I would change it. Especially since it is a 2001 and it is now 2009.
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Re: Hyundai 2001 Elantra - Timing Belt [elantraowner]
by omthk
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Jan 15, 2009 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: elantraowner (Jan 15, 2009 8:17 am)
Thanks to both of you, Your input is highly apprecieted
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Re: Hyundai 2001 Elantra - Timing Belt [omthk]
by fushigi
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Jan 16, 2009 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: omthk (Jan 15, 2009 3:25 pm)
I haven't checked my wife's Elantra maintenance schedule but if the timing belt is listed as 'replace every 60K' and the vehicle is still under the 10/100 powertrain warranty (original owner or transferable Hyundai extended warranty) then you will need to get it changed to maintain the powertrain warranty as it relates to timing-belt issues.
And they shouldn't charge any extra labor to replace the other belts at the same time; just the parts cost alone (maybe $45 or so).
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Re: Hyundai 2001 Elantra - Timing Belt [fushigi]
by elantraowner
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Jan 16, 2009 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: fushigi (Jan 16, 2009 7:16 am)
The timing belt replacement is not labor free as it is considered normal maintenance as will other belts, wipers, oil change. But if you don't replace it or don't keep up with what would be considered a regular preventive maintenance schedule as recommended by hyundai on the vehicle, you could risk having your your 10/10 warranty voided. I recall receiving a paper that made me aware of that when I purchased the car. In other words, if the timing belt went bad before 60K you would have a strong position to cover engine repair under the warranty. If it goes at 75K and you hadn't replaced it, as recommended, you may be out of luck.
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Re: Hyundai 2001 Elantra - Timing Belt [elantraowner]
by fushigi
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Jan 16, 2009 (7:49 am)
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Replying to: elantraowner (Jan 16, 2009 7:45 am)
The timing belt replacement is not labor free
I never said it was. I said the other belts should be labor-free. I've done timing belt replacements several times and have always had the other belts replaced at the same time for nothing more than the parts cost.
Agree on the warranty coverage. That was my main point in posting - you need to provide adequate maintenance as prescribed by Hyundai (not necessarily the dealer) to maintain warranty coverage. Basically RTFM.
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