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#3072 of 3249 Re: Timing Belt Replacement [GuitarGuy] by backy Dec 06, 2008 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: GuitarGuy (Dec 06, 2008 4:49 pm) Yes, you have been lucky so far. If the belt breaks, the engine is toast. So you can continue to count on Lady Luck, or get the belt replaced because if it breaks and you are looking at a repair that will cost far more than $500 (although you can probably find a shop that will do the job for less). Up to you.   BTW, Hyundai is not the only manufacturer that recommends replacing rubber timing belts at 60k miles.
#3073 of 3249 Re: Elantra clutch problems [bad_clutch] by bad_clutch Dec 12, 2008 (10:32 am)
Replying to: bad_clutch (Nov 30, 2008 3:47 pm) To restate the issue, your Hyundai clutch fails, you have it replaced and the new clutch fails soon after, and repeat. Don't feel bad you are in company with many, many others. If you do a little Googling you will find this info in several places, but here is one of them.   http://www.velocide.com/clutch-mod.php   Do as it says, remove the restrictor plate and through it just as far as you can. My mechanic talked to both a local import specialist and the clutch tech at the local Hyundai dealer. As soon as he said clutch problem both of then told him to do exactly this before he even asked about it. So the dealers must know of this issue but it is doubtful they would tell you about it if you did ask. They will tell you that you were hard on the clutch and then replace it, but they probably will not tell you that they completely flushed the hydraulic clutch system to remove whatever particles are in it. My mechanic surmises that whatever it was (I found a TSB from an earlier year warning about a condition that caused a restriction in the hydraulic line from grease used during assembly) worked its way to the restrictor plate where it ultimately lodged. This kept the clutch from completely engaging but not enough slippage so that the engine would rev. And this would occur every time the clutch was let out. He said that when he went to remove the plate something white and mostly round shot out and hit him in the face. Unfortunately he couldn't find whatever it was. My money is on whatever they used on the threads of the hydraulic line fittings. Also after removing the plate the clutch became much more positive and felt like a real clutch. Prior to removing the plate every time you tried taking off in 1st gear the clutch would chatter so bad that the entire car would shake. He did not even have to replace clutch #3, just removed the plate, no more chatter or shaking.   Last but not least I will stand by my assertion of poor design. Anytime you attempt to take control of clutch engagement away from the operator it's a bad idea. If you can't shift a standard get an automatic. Replies to this message: bhmr59 (Dec 13, 2008 4:31 pm)
#3074 of 3249 Re: Elantra clutch problems [bad_clutch] by bhmr59 Dec 13, 2008 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: bad_clutch (Dec 12, 2008 10:32 am) I think it all points to yor mechanic not knowing what to do on this particular model of car for this particular service work.   He can be an excellent mechanic but still do something incorrectly when performing work on something he is not familiar with.
#3075 of 3249 Heating Fan by albo2325 Dec 16, 2008 (11:45 am)
This morning one of the heating fans on the passenger side of the car starting clicking. Sounded like it was right behind the glove box. It didnt click until I was driving aobut 10 minutes. My first thought is to tear into it to see what could be wrong. Any experience on how to get to the fan or possible reasons for the clicking?   Allan Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Dec 16, 2008 3:46 pm)
#3076 of 3249 Re: Heating Fan [albo2325] by jlflemmons Dec 16, 2008 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: albo2325 (Dec 16, 2008 11:45 am) Could be something fell into the vents and got into the blower.
#3077 of 3249 instrument lights 2004 Elantra GT by inharmsway Dec 17, 2008 (11:26 am)
The lights by the heater, blower and air direction setting knobs do not work anymore. Any advise? Replies to this message: backy (Dec 17, 2008 12:14 pm) inharmsway (Dec 17, 2008 1:42 pm)
#3078 of 3249 Re: instrument lights 2004 Elantra GT [inharmsway] by backy Dec 17, 2008 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: inharmsway (Dec 17, 2008 11:26 am) If fuse is good, likely it's the light itself. In that case, hopefully the car has some of the bumper-to-bumper warranty left, or you might need to do your own minor surgery on the center console panel or pay someone else to do it. Replies to this message: inharmsway (Dec 17, 2008 1:42 pm)
#3079 of 3249 Re: instrument lights 2004 Elantra GT [backy] by inharmsway Dec 17, 2008 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: backy (Dec 17, 2008 12:14 pm) Thanks, I will try the fuse first. No more warranty left.
#3080 of 3249 Re: No Heat , me too by sanibelgirl Dec 24, 2008 (8:19 am)
Replying to: tjames66 (Nov 11, 2008 1:43 pm) Hello, Have you had any success here? I have an 03 Elantra and have had it in the shop 3 times. They changed timing belt preventively, changed damaged water pump and thermostat. Still no heat at idle. Once driving, very warm and up to temp. Mechanics scratching their head and don't know what else to do... thanks!
#3081 of 3249 tranny problems 99 elantra by travsfocus Jan 02, 2009 (1:19 pm)
ok here it is. the tranny was stuck in 3rd and i had it looked at, i was told something was broke so i had it rebuilt. i installed it and it is shifting hard and wont down shift. anyway i was wondering if a 2000 elantra tranny would work because i found one with only 52,000 miles on it. do i need to swap the computer also? if you can help i would appreciate it.Thanx Replies to this message: backy (Jan 02, 2009 1:41 pm)

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