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#27 of 36 Timing Belt by mncar Jun 07, 2008 (12:58 pm)
I just purchased a 2004 Accent with only 13k on the odometer. The maintenance schedule states the timing best needs to be replaced at four years or 60k miles. After just purchasing the car, it seems ridicules that I would have to change a timing belt on a car which has only 13k miles.
#28 of 36 HIgh rpm by vlbrooks Jun 12, 2008 (9:12 pm)
MY new 08 accent seems to tach very high although I am not yet very familiar with the car. I will cruise in 5th. and the tach will be at 3K. Doesnt this seem quite high for overdrive. Maybe these small engines are all this way? Any comments about your experiences? thanks vince
#30 of 36 2007 Accent acceleration problem? by g3mini Jan 14, 2008 (7:19 pm)
Hi I recently bought a new 2007 Accent 4 door automatic. I noticed that when I start accelerating from low speed or a stop, it sometimes seems to have a problem getting into gear - it's like a bit of a jerking feeling before it actually kicks in and accelerates. I don't know how else to describe it. Anyone else have this problem? Replies to this message: litesong1 (Jan 18, 2008 10:40 am) g3mini (Feb 21, 2008 8:15 pm) cammer6 (Feb 19, 2008 7:19 am) g3mini (Feb 21, 2008 3:18 pm) hwhitesell (Apr 03, 2008 7:45 pm) g3mini (Apr 04, 2008 7:43 pm)
#31 of 36 Re: 2007 Accent acceleration problem? [g3mini] by litesong1 Jan 18, 2008 (10:40 am)
Replying to: g3mini (Jan 14, 2008 7:19 pm) You didn't mention if you tromp on the gas or ease into the acceleration. Many cars hesitate before taking off if you tromp on the gas. But easing into the gas pedal(even if you floor the pedal after that), should allow the engine to return smoother acceleration results. When tromped, I even noticed hesitation on a VW GTI w/automatic dual clutch transmission which otherwise had stunning superlative performance. Replies to this message: g3mini (Feb 21, 2008 8:15 pm)
#32 of 36 Re: 2007 Accent acceleration problem? [g3mini] by cammer6 Feb 19, 2008 (7:19 am)
Replying to: g3mini (Jan 14, 2008 7:19 pm) I am having the same issue. When I accelerate aftering rounding a corner or something similar I get the jerking. On top of that, when I go to pass another vehicle sometimes my Accent doesn't shift into gear and just kind of redlines the tachometer. It normally isn't until I take my foot off of the gas that the car jerks (very hard) into gear. By that time any opportunity to pass a slow moving vehicle is gone. I sometimes drive on the DC beltway and having a vehicle that doesn't want to work properly could get you into an accident. I have recently taken my Accent in (for the 3rd time) to get looked at. The first visit with the mechanic resulted in them changing the oxygen sensor. They said it was faulty and that was the reason I was jerking. There was a TSP too that mentioned my symptoms that they fixed as well. The second visit might have been another oxygen sensor, but they did con me into the 30K service which they said should solve all of my problems. It didn't. Hopefully my problem will get solved this time around. I will keep you posted. Replies to this message: g3mini (Feb 21, 2008 3:18 pm)
#33 of 36 Re: 2007 Accent acceleration problem? [litesong1] by g3mini Feb 21, 2008 (8:15 pm)
Replying to: litesong1 (Jan 18, 2008 10:40 am) i wouldn't say that i'm tromping on the gas but i know what you mean. this is normal acceleration when stepping on the gas.
#34 of 36 Re: 2007 Accent acceleration problem? [cammer6] by g3mini Feb 21, 2008 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: cammer6 (Feb 19, 2008 7:19 am) yeah, it sounds like you are having a similar issue to me, cammer6. i'm due for my 3 months check up soon and they are going to trouble shoot it then. it isn't happening as much as it was when i first started driving it, but it's still doing it. i know what you mean about the possibility of it causing an accident. you think you are going to accelerate quickly, as you should, but that hesitation could cause an accident if you don't get your speed up. i will mention the oxygen sensor to them if they say they don't know what it is etc. i wish buying a car was the same as anything else - you aren't happy, you can exchange it for another one that works properly!! ugh. thanks and do keep me posted!
#35 of 36 Re: 2007 Accent acceleration problem? [g3mini] by hwhitesell Apr 03, 2008 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: g3mini (Jan 14, 2008 7:19 pm) I had the same problem with my 2000 accent. I had the oxygen sensor replaced and it ran smooth again. It will also do this if your car is miss firing and in need of a tune-up. Replies to this message: g3mini (Apr 04, 2008 7:43 pm)
#36 of 36 Re: 2007 Accent acceleration problem? [hwhitesell] by g3mini Apr 04, 2008 (7:43 pm)
Replying to: hwhitesell (Apr 03, 2008 7:45 pm) thanks. i'll remember that when i go in for my 6 month and see what they say.

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