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#3173 of 3234 Hi-Beams turn on randomly while keys are out of ignition by tatedl

Nov 15, 2011 (9:43 pm)

So I just purchased a 2003 Hyundai Sonata GLS and everything has been working as it should. The car is about to have 160,000 miles but is still running great. Today I noticed that my hi-beam was still on when I got out of my car. I toggled it a few times and if finally submitted and turned off (oh I also only have one hi-beam working). Also the headlights do not even seem bright while on normal and driving. So I have been outside working on it and I noticed that my AC unit lights stay on with my bright lights. But when I turn my AC knob past 0 and keep it on 1,2,3, or 4 then I cant turn off my bright lights (key is still out of ignition) I also can turn on my high beams while car is off by turning my AC knob clockwise to the numbers 1,2,3, or 4. It seems to be a short but I have no clue if this is something that happens when one bright light is burnt out or if a relay has gone bad. Any thoughts on this please help me? Thanks for reading.

#3174 of 3234 2011 Hyundai Sonata Repair Manual by ron4563

Dec 06, 2011 (11:17 am)

Over the years I have used Haynes repair manuals for cars that I have owned. I see that they do not have a repair manual for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. I know there is a website hmaservice.com that has limited access to Hyundai shop manuals. but these do not have good detailed overview diagrams (for example, cannot find overview diagram of the engine compartment to locate oil filter) and technical repair descriptions similar to what I had before with the Haynes manuals. In addition, detailed search and organization on www.hmaservice.com website is lacking. For example, if you enter "replace oil filter", it does not give you a diagram where the oil filter is located so that you have the big picture. Can anyone tell me where to purchase a printed version similar to Haynes or Chilton for 2011 Hyundai Sonata for approximately $25. Would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Ron

#3175 of 3234 Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Repair Manual [ron4563] by kirstie_h HOST

Dec 06, 2011 (11:28 am)

Replying to: ron4563 (Dec 06, 2011 11:17 am)
I know that this doesn't exactly answer your question with what you're seeking, but http://www.alldatadiy.com has some pretty good info. It doesn't look like they've got the 2011 Sonata info yet, but they do have 2010, so I suspect they'll get it eventually. And, it's not printed.
 
Just thought I'd give you that site in case the printed option doesn't ever materialize.

#3176 of 3234 Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Repair Manual [kirstie_h] by ron4563

Dec 06, 2011 (12:20 pm)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Dec 06, 2011 11:28 am)
Kirstie,
 
Thanks for the info. I will keep that in mind.
 
Ron

#3177 of 3234 Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Repair Manual [ron4563] by sivicman

Dec 08, 2011 (9:23 am)

Replying to: ron4563 (Dec 06, 2011 11:17 am)
Ron,
 
The oil filter is located in the front of the engine on the 2.4L. There is an access hole in the plastic splash shield that you can see the oil filter. My advice is to take the extra time and remove the plastic shield because the top side of the shield has foam on it and will absorb any spilled oil, and you will be getting drips thinking you have a leak.

#3178 of 3234 Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Repair Manual [ron4563] by hjc1

Dec 08, 2011 (10:27 am)

Replying to: ron4563 (Dec 06, 2011 11:17 am)
You can read or download the complete service manual FREE
Hyundai offers this free.... Log on to www.hmaservice.com
Fill out the info and that will allow you to look at all of Hyundia manuals FREE

#3179 of 3234 Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Repair Manual [hjc1] by ron4563

Dec 09, 2011 (8:33 am)

Replying to: hjc1 (Dec 08, 2011 10:27 am)
Thank you for your reply. I actually do have a logon to www.hmaservice.com and have looked at the shop manuals, but they do not seem to be as detailed as I need. For example, I cannot find overview diagrams and the search feature seems to be lacking, in that, it cannot find matches to simple requests like "how to change oil filter". Perhaps the level of detail is there, but it seems very hard to find it. I need something that is user friendly and provides general overview as well as specific detailed technical information and is organized.
 
Ron

#3180 of 3234 2012 AIR BAG LIGHT PROBLEM STAYS ON 2012 SONATA by prendy

Dec 09, 2011 (3:55 pm)

HAD A SMALL ACCIDENT IN MY 2012 SONATA,2.4 WITH BLUE LINK,WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED LITE, WASN'T LITE WHEN WE DROVE IT TO DEALER TO REPAIR ACCCIDENT DAMAGE,(REPAIR SHOP WAS A CHEVY DEALERSHIP) WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP ,THE LIGHT STAYED ON,IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT BACK TO WHERE I HAD IT REPAIRED (MINOR FRONTEND DAMAGE). THEY COULDN'T RESET AIR BAG LIGHT TO OFF,SO THEY BROUGHT IT UP TO HYUNDAI DEALER SERVICE SHOP,THEY SAID AIR BAG MODULE SHOWED BAD,NOW TODAY THEY FINALLY GOT MODULE,AND REPALCED IT, AIR BAG LGHT STILL HASN'T RESET ,COMPUTOR SHOWED IT STILL WASN'T COMMUNICATING WITH THE BLUELINK MODULE,ANY ONE ELSE HAVE PROBLEM YET WITH THEIR NEW SONATA,WITH BLUE LINK???
FRED PRENDERGAST

#3181 of 3234 Wrench Sizes by togrove

Dec 29, 2011 (9:39 pm)

I have a 2006 Sonata. I still have the original battery, and it's probably time to replace the battery. What size of wrench fits the bolts on the battery? Standard-sized or metric? Thanks.

#3182 of 3234 Re: Wrench Sizes [togrove] by tmorrow411

Dec 30, 2011 (10:58 am)

Replying to: togrove (Dec 29, 2011 9:39 pm)
It's all metric.

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