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#9 of 13 Re: 2001 hyndai accent transmission problems [cystoman] by autonomous Aug 05, 2009 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: cystoman (Aug 05, 2009 7:45 am) 2001 hyndai accent ...has around 60K miles ... the trans fluid had a burned smell to it and was discolored. Had her take it in for new filter and fluid change Burnt and discolored fluids are not a good thing. Is it a manual or automatic? Do you have the past service records? Even though it's low mileage I wonder if this is the first time the transmission fluid has been changed. You may need to take it into a transmission shop to get an expert evaluation of the problem. Replies to this message: cystoman (Aug 11, 2009 5:05 am) colloquor (Sep 27, 2009 9:16 am)
#10 of 13 Re: 2001 hyndai accent transmission problems [autonomous] by cystoman Aug 11, 2009 (5:05 am)
Replying to: autonomous (Aug 05, 2009 12:42 pm) She bought the car used from a dealership. The automatic transmission worked fine up until she had the fluid changed in it. Then the overdrive into 4th gear just stopped working. I am pretty mechanical. Is the overdrive on an automatic Hyndai a simple fix or what ? I have read thats its an electric engagment and might not be to hard to fix. Has anyone out there worked on this type of problem ? Thanks, Cystoman Replies to this message: colloquor (Sep 27, 2009 9:16 am)
#11 of 13 Re: 2001 hyndai accent transmission problems [cystoman] by colloquor Sep 27, 2009 (9:16 am)
Replying to: cystoman (Aug 11, 2009 5:05 am) Crystoman - I know your post was over a month ago, but I'll bet I know what happened. I'll wager anything that the shop used the wrong ATF. In a Hyundai automatic, you MUST use SPIII ATF. This is available at Hyundai or Kia Parts Departments, or also at Mitsubishi Parts Departments, as the transmission was originally a Mitsubishi design.   Interestingly, our large Hyundai dealer here uses a synthetic base "so called" equivalent to SPIII ATF. I don't know how they can get away with this, as Hyundai corporate specifically states to use SPIII ATF. And, it also states as such as in the Owner's Manual.   You can go into any auto parts store, such as Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, etc., and you may find ATF that "claims" to be an equivalent to SPIII ATF. Don't use it, because it's not. Simply stated, if you use anything other than SPIII ATF, the automatic transmission will not work as designed, and its use will cause the transmission to fail.   Same goes with any of the Quick Lube stations, NONE of them stock or use SPIII ATF, and don't let them tell you otherwise.   Again, you must use Hyundai/Kia/Mitsubishi SPIII ATF in the transmission. Yes, it's more expensive than other ATF, but you will be rewarded in the long run by a reliable transmission.
#12 of 13 Re: 2001 hyndai accent transmission problems [cystoman] by senaelen Dec 01, 2009 (12:20 am)
Replying to: cystoman (Aug 05, 2009 7:45 am) Better late than never - youre neice has what we in the industry refer to as a hook and stitch. - if you take apart your shift handle I bet you youll find that the wires from the overdrive switch in the shift handle down to the junction connector are broken - I had the same problem with my car, and this is one of those things they love to get you on, they charge you 1500$ say their replacing the trans, and they fix two wires. your overdrive is coming on and off because of whats left of the wires flexing back and fourth.. eventually itl be gone all together... - try this I bet you that fixes the car..   Also, despite what anyone may tell you the hyundai certified transmission fluid is nothing different than the stuff you buy at the autoparts store, all youre paying for is piece of mind, I've seen the production charts of these chemicals and they use the same exact detergents! I've fixed this problem before, it happens due to cheap wiring in the shift handle... - to have a gear be there and suddenly not be there is unheard of, if it had anything fluid related to do with it youd feel loss of oil pressure in other gears, not just 4th..   (ASE certified technician) Ben Replies to this message: espo35 (Dec 01, 2009 10:49 am)
#13 of 13 Re: 2001 hyndai accent transmission problems [senaelen] by espo35 Dec 01, 2009 (10:49 am)
Replying to: senaelen (Dec 01, 2009 12:20 am) I beg to differ, Ben. I've replaced quite a few transmissions which had "recently" been serviced with Dexron/Mercon ATF instead of SPIII. The one thing they all had in common is that the customer paid for the new transmission, which if had been filled with the correct fluid, would've been covered by warranty.

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