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Hyundai Elantra Maintenance and Repair

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  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    Thanks for replies. I will definitely call around if I need the service done, there's a couple shops in my neighborhood that specialize in foreign cars that will likely be less.

    BTW, the reason I needed this info is I am looking at a 2002 Elantra GT with 63k miles. My 2004 GT is lonely and wants some companionship. :) This GT is equipped exactly like mine, fully loaded, except two years older and silver. My teenaged son will likely need a car soon when he gets a job, and when he goes off to college this summer we'll need another set of wheels anyway. The car looks like a great deal (low miles, excellent condition, no accidents, new tires) except the dealer can't confirm it's had the 60k service. So what I might do is use the $1100 (which is from a Hyundai dealer in the same dealership group) as a bargaining chip, or require they have the service done before delivery (I did that with a 626 I bought a few years ago).
  • jacktbjacktb Member Posts: 41
    Timing Belt Jack is not surprised the interval is now 90,000. I contend that's what it should have been all along.

    I had my 2005 belt changed recently, which is part of the 60,000 mile service, and the total was indeed a whopping $1,100. Never again will I have this service done at a Hyundai dealer. Use an independent shop and just get the basics done like the belt and fluids. Do it at 90,000. The 60,000 mile service is premature and excessive.

    FWIW, I live in Chicago and used a dealer in a near north suburb.
  • sakhisakhi Member Posts: 4
    Good Morning Mr Shiftright, sorry for a late reply but was just too busy at work and i only saw the message now. I think i'll have to seriously save up and have my camshaft re-sized before putting in new lifters and have my bearings checked as well, to see if it'll come right this time. And as for the synthetic oil; what kind of oil is that cause i've been using a much more thicker oil and still there's no reduction on the noise level; please advice.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Synthetic is a superior oil that has many beneficial qualities, including long life and the ability to flow very well at cold temperatures. It quieted down the lifter noise on my Subaru but didn't eliminate it on cold start-ups.
  • retskiretski Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2010
    I bought a new oil pan and gasket for my 2000 Hyundai Elantra and need some help on the steps to replace it.

    I noticed a large "bracket" that covers half of the pan. I can't quite figure out what the bracket is being used for and am not sure if I can simply remove it to remove the pan or if there is more work involved.

    Any suggestions?
  • sakhisakhi Member Posts: 4
    Afternoon Mr Shiftright, so as to your Subaru; did you manage to find a solution for the noisy lifter noises or did you opt for the Synthetic oil? Cause i'm really getting weary of this noise now and i don't feel up to spending on new lifters again!
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I just got used to it, and for a Subaru 2.5L, this is somewhat normal. But for your car, it's hard for me to comment without hearing how loud it really is and for how long it lasts. A faint tick tick tick for a few minutes in the morning is okay by me, but a really loud clackety clack sound for more than that, or after a car warms up, strikes me as something of a problem. You might also try a factory oil filter next time. Some engines are sensitive not only to oil weights, but the type of filter.
  • branham7777branham7777 Member Posts: 2
    How do you remove the hubs so that you can replace the brake shoes?
  • lawrenflawrenf Member Posts: 1
    Hello,

    Could someone advise without my checking all 3300 posts, what are the truly NECESSARY items to service on a 2003 Elantra at 200,000 km? I've completed all routine maintenance.
    Likely a timing chain? (had it done before at 100,000 km) What else?

    Thanks so much for any input!
  • jacktbjacktb Member Posts: 41
    I would not change the timing belt again at 200km. I would flush and fill the coolant, change the oil and filter, and if it runs well, leave the rest alone.

    Except for fluids, I'd go 150km for the belt. I'm gaining a lot of maintenance experience with these cars (I have three), and have come to the conclusion that the 60,000 mile service is premature in the real world. Not to mention the excessive charges associated with it.

    Since my last timing belt post, I have learned that some auto manufacturers put the belt replacement at 90k miles since the 1990s when the belts were not as strong as later years.

    Just my observation and opinion. Hope it helps! --Jack
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    I just bought my 3rd Elantra with the 2.0L engine. The owners manual now states that under normal driving, change the belt at 90K miles.
  • jacktbjacktb Member Posts: 41
    I was glad to see that. Remember, you heard it here first! --Jack
  • flebberflebber Member Posts: 2
    Wonder if anyone could tell me how or point me to a guide on how to change the spark plugs on a 2000 hyundai lantra.

    I have changed spark plugs on other cars before, but the spark plugs in this case appear to be jammed behind the head with a metal bar running behind it and wires coming out. Looks difficult is it or is there a logical solution?.

    I have done the oil and filter, air filter, just wanted to change the spark plugs and by the sounds of it the fan belt.

    This is not my car I am servicing it for my old mans birthday.

    Any help appreciated.
  • flebberflebber Member Posts: 2
  • texastravelertexastraveler Member Posts: 1
    edited April 2010
    My '08 Elantra is near 60K and I'm trying to get a price on timing belt replacement. The service writer at the local dealer says they can't give an estimate without first looking into the motor, and that the timing belt is just one part of a larger package of work that has to be done. I told him I was going to call around for estimates, and he said the remaining warranty could be voided if I go to an independent garage. Can all of this be true?
  • tenpin288tenpin288 Member Posts: 804
    edited April 2010
    told him I was going to call around for estimates, and he said the remaining warranty could be voided if I go to an independent garage. Can all of this be true?

    Nope! By federal law, you can take it anywhere to get the work done. As long as the parts used meet or exceed Hyundai specs they can't void your warranty unless they can show that the parts or work were substandard. Just be sure to keep all your receipts and documentation.

    Just in case you need to bolster your case with this dealership, here is a link to a letter from K&N Filters which deals with this topic and the info included in it is applicable in your case.

    http://www.knfilters.com/warrantyletter.htm
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    I would steer clear of that dealership in the future if I were you. They are not being honest with you. What else might they not be honest about?

    Also, my Hyundai dealer was happy to give me a quote for the 60k service w/o looking at my Elantra. It was just under $1100 (!), including timing belt. So when the time comes for that service, I will look around at other shops also.
  • smartsagasmartsaga Member Posts: 4
  • smartsagasmartsaga Member Posts: 4
    I have taken my Elantra to service six times now and the Airbag light keeps coming back on. It happens either five minutes after I leave the dealer or a day or two after each visit. The services reps have indicated "tension" or "Stress" under "the seat" (has to be driver or passenger) but every time I asked I was never told which one it was. At one point I took my car to the dealer and the problem was fixed until I picked up a friend and the very second he sat down on the passenger seat (front right seat) the light turned on... On a subsequent visit to the dealer I was told not to store anything under the seats and even though I took out the first aid kit I was carrying under the seat the light keeps coming back on. I went to the Pasadena Dealer 5 times. The sixth time I went to Glendale and the same thing. I was hoping a different dealer would fix the problem.

    Any suggestions? Who can I contact at Hyundai to complain?
  • jayessjayess Member Posts: 59
    Sounds like these folks are looking to go on a fishing expedition, I'd keep my distance from them! My dealer has exact prices posted on a board above the service writers desk for timing belt/chain by 4 and 6 cylinder $385 and $685 respectively if I remember correctly - along with alignment, oil change, coolant, ATX and brake fluid exchanges, state inspection etc . Also the 30/60/90k mile services etc are printed in a serivce booklet along these services above and various others.
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 6,952
    edited April 2010
    My daughters car had the same problem for a few months but they could never duplicate the problem. The minute we'd leave the service bay, on came the light. This went on for like 5 or so months. Seems to have fixed itself, as I've heard no complaints in awhile.
    Annoying to say the least, but it's the only issue we've had with the car & she still loves her 1st car. The wife let me know that she'll be seriously looking at the next generation Elantra as her next ride, the 2012 model. We'll see how this pans out!

    The Sandman :sick: :shades:

    2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)

  • matt118matt118 Member Posts: 2
    I dont know what i exactly did because the first time i changed the radio everything was working and now then i was changing it I think I did sth wrong, maybe i did short circuit but im not sure. I connected all the wires and now neither my radio nor clock not even alarm is working. What could be the problem? Did I burn the cable or is it something else? I also need to know some easy way to fix it if you know any. thanks
  • crowheartcrowheart Member Posts: 36
    I just bought the Elantra Touring and I was wondering what maintenance schedule people were following. The normal schedule would be considerably cheaper over the long run, but I don't want to have trouble in the future because of the less frequent maintenance. I live in a large urban area where there is lots of traffic, stop lights, etc,etc.
    The timing belt replacement at 60,000 miles for the extreme driving schedule really ads cost to the car. The overall extreme maintenance schedule itself is expensive.
    I am just trying to get some feedback and advice on this.
    Thanks, BTW I really like the car.... :confuse:
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    Based on the driving conditions you describe, oil changes at 3K would be good. That way if you occasionally have to run a little long (4K-5K) you are still taking care of that little 2.0L. Good engine, and one that Hyundai has been using for a while.

    The timing belt is another issue. The book will say 60K, but this is really as much an age issue as mileage. In California, the same engine was shown to need the timing belt at 100K, apparently due to some consumer liability issue. On regular service, I believe they now show 90K. Even though you are in stop and go traffic, the timing belt is still just going around the cogs. Several on the Elantra boards have talked about changing the belt out at 60K and the old one coming out looking just like the new one going in.

    You didn't indicate how many miles a year you average, but even at 15K per year you are looking at a timing belt replacement once every 4 years, worst case.

    And yes, the Touring is a fun car. Mine is an SE with the 5spd. I refer to it as my "sports wagon". :shades:
  • blebnevusblebnevus Member Posts: 13
    Embarrassingly basic question: Just bought a new 2010 Elantra GLS. The windshield wiper fluid barely comes up to the bottom of the long neck. Is all the fluid supposed to be in the reservoir below? Or do I need to add more so that at least part of the neck is full, meaning that the car arrived already needing fluid? Couldn't find any markings to indicate fill levels - or any relevant info in the manual.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    Yes, almost all the fluid is in the reservoir. The neck doesn't hold much. You might want to avoid filling it to the top since expansion could cause it to overflow--not a big deal, but will get fluid residue inside the engine compartment of your beautiful new Elantra.

    Hopefully that is the worst issue you will find on your new Elantra. :)
  • blebnevusblebnevus Member Posts: 13
    That would be lovely! So far, so good...
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    Oh, yeah, these things have a big reservoir down below. If completely empty, I seem to recall putting the better part of a gallon of fluid in!
  • Sandman6472Sandman6472 Member Posts: 6,952
    edited May 2010
    I have been using this schedule for oil changes since the mid 70's and have never had a problem. Today's engines are a much better animal than years ago with tighter tolerances etc. & 3k changes are really a bit of overkill. 3k was a standard from many years ago and a bit wasteful actually. Assuming that you'll be using regular dino instead of synthetic, 4k to 5k change intervals are really the sweet spot and you'll get great life out of your new car. Congrats!

    The Sandman :sick: :shades:

    2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)

  • strei007strei007 Member Posts: 16
    I 've just upgraded from 2000 Elantra Wagon with 110000 miles to an 2010 Touring. I did little maintenance except change oil every 5000 miles or once a year. I did change the battery after 7yrs and tires at 95000. The tires were awesome Michilin NGRs still had plenty of wear too. The spark plugs were changed every 40 thousand. The air clearer at 60 thousand. Two spark plug wires failed at 100000 so I changed those. I changed the oxygen sensor at 100000 because the check engine light came once and the code said the oxygen senor bad. A fuel pressure valve failed at 35000 too. My brakes still were good. My rear window wiper burnt out after 9yrs from lack of use and rust. I'm in Minneapolis. It started to show a little rust. Some of the bulbs needed changing too. I changed the wipers too once. Rotated the tires a few times. My motto is " If it ain't broke don't fix it" Saved a lot of money.
  • newsviewnewsview Member Posts: 34
    Just wondering if using an oil not mentioned in my owner's manual has done any damage to my car.

    I've gone a couple hundred miles since the car was filled with 5/20 (2.0L engine, which I believe uses the shims instead of hydraulic lifters).

    For the life of the car thus far I've primarily used 10-30 or 10-40, and most oil changes were done at the dealer so that I could have an OEM oil filter installed (that's another story). Both are the recommended viscosities for my '01 Elantra given the climate where I live.

    Upon calling consumer affairs for confirmation that I can safely ignore my owner's manual guidelines and leave the 5/20 in my engine over the summer, I am told that the issue has to be "researched" and no call is ever returned to let me know the outcome. The second person I spoke to implied that if the dealer did it, it must be okay — but he refused to send anything via email or in writing confirming that the owner's manual is wrong and the service manager is right. The next time around I spoke to a supervisor who was also going to research the issue. She read me something stating 5/20 was in the list, but I stated that if the owner's manual had a revision I would like a copy of the correction via email, and that's when the whole "researching" thing started over again.

    During one of those conversations a rep admitted that the 5/20 oil grade applied to 2007 and newer Hyundais, whereas the service manager, whom I made a point to contact first for clarification, stated that all Hyundais require 5/20 oil beginning in 2007 to address lifter noise from the oil taking too long to circulate up from the pan when the engine is cold. However, I haven't been able to find a TSB confirming any of this, either.

    In short, the stories are conflicting and I'm wondering who/what to believe. Does it sound as if they are circling the wagons or is it really okay to use an oil weight that doesn't appear in my owner's manual?

    Thanks.
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    It will be interesting to hear what they say. In our locale, 5W20 would seem awfully light for summer as we routinely exceed 100F in the shade. In traffic on an afternoon commute, road temps can easily exceed 120F. As in you don't stand on the pavement for long!

    I have always used 10W30 for that reason, and with four different Hyundai from an '02 Elantra to a '10 Elantra have had no lifter noise, at startup or otherwise. I did note however that the dealer oil change on the wife's 2010 Tucson was performed with 5W20, so I will be talking to them about this.

    Our coldest winter temps rarely fall below 25F, and average in the upper 40's, so cold really isn't an issue either.
  • jacktbjacktb Member Posts: 41
    I have three Elantras--'05, '06 & '08. After my independent research with veteran mechanics as well as the personal experience of previously owning an auto service center for six years, I have arrived at the following maintenance conclusions for this car:

    1) Timing belt will go 90K plus. I will not change it before that as I did it at 67K on my '05 and the original looked like new.

    2) Use an independent shop and just get the fluid/filter replacements that you cannot do yourself. The 30K, 60K etc. recommended service at the dealer has a lot of add-on inspection fees.

    3) Inspect the alternator/water pump exterior belts yourself. If the look good, leave them alone. Every Hyundai dealer I've visited in the last five years has told me the belts need replacing when they did not.

    You can safely maintain these cars at a reasonable cost. The dealer makes the most money by charging inspection fees and changing parts, so beware.
  • newsviewnewsview Member Posts: 34
    The answer I was awaiting from Hyundai Corporate about the use of 5/20 oil in my car posed more contradictions than clarifications. By phone their Customer Affairs staff insisted that 5/20 was in the list for the 2001 Elantra, but by email their recommendation mirrored my owner's manual, which starts at 5/30 depending on climate (with recommended viscosities in the 10-30-10-50 range).

    It is summer here and I am in the same climate that the Hyundai Corporate offices are located in, so even 5/30 would not be appropriate per the season/area. The temperature cutoff for 5/30 in my owner's manual is 95F and it will meet or exceed those temps by the end of the summer. I am uncertain how much lower the temp cutoff is for 5/20 because that viscosity isn't even in the list.

    Just to be on the safe side, I went to another dealer with my own oil to have them drain out the 5/20 and replace it with what I am accustomed to using (10-40, which is in the "recommended range" according to my owner's manual).

    Well, get this:

    The service advisor checked my oil and said it was too clean to drain out. That's when I explained that I didn't want the 5/20 in my engine. He said that I should keep the 5/20 and that 10-30/10-40 was for cold climates. This is NOT what my owner's manual says at all, and he acknowledges that the owner's manual confuses customers. Finally, he stated that if I insisted on the 10-40 he would have to write it up to exclude them from responsibility for any damage to my engine. Mind you, a nine-year-old car engine with low miles and all dealer service.

    The summer weather here will be at or above 95 by August and I explained, again, that I sometimes travel to an adjacent state where it is 120F in the shade.

    No matter.

    Meanwhile, Hyundai Corporate is ignoring me. Their initial email was very generic, specifying 5/30 and above depending on climate, with a concluding paragraph that said that the dealer would "know best". The entire tone of the email called into question who answers to whom!

    Hyundai Corporate, too, ignored the fact that I already told them in my initial inquiry, having spoke to three people including a supervisor, that I am in a climate that exceeds 90F in the summer and vacation sometimes in an area that gets even hotter. So I wrote back stating that I am aware that what the dealer using is in conflict with what is printed in my owner's manual and even in conflict with what they formerly used in my engine (10-30 "bulk oil"). After that, I received an auto response confirming that Hyundai Corporate received my reply, but there has been no follow up and it has been nearly two weeks.

    I believe Hyundai is hiding something because I can't get a straight answer as to why there is a contradiction. So I did the next best thing: I started doing my own homework, which led to an automotive website out of Denver. There it states that 1998-2004 Hyundais, among other makes/models, are prone to OIL SLUDGE.

    My miles are still very low and I am still under the 10 yr powertrain warranty.

    One of the symptoms of oil sludge buildup is lost mileage, and it so happened that I asked about that very problem at the dealer recently.

    Now I don't know IF my engine is showing signs of sludge or not. I DO suspect that the thinner-than-recommended oil would make *more sense* if the engine is prone to sludge and they have somehow concluded that thinner oil would help slow the problem down. If it is anything like clogged arteries, a "stopgap solution" is a blood thinner. If there is sludge in the engine, I imagine that thinner oil would also be a temporary stopgap to keep it flowing just long enough so that my engine survives the last year of my powertrain warranty.

    Apparently a seized engine is the end result of sludge buildup.

    The best theory I can come up with as to why they are using the wrong oil at the wrong time of year is that they anticipate a problem, and the thinner oil is the bandage rather than the actual fix.

    A less alarming explanation is that I don't have sludge but the dealer doesn't carry the appropriate weight oil for all cars they made and neither Hyundai Corporate nor the dealers are going to admit that they are using a "one size fits all" oil for all cars that come into their service bays regardless of whether or not the engine was built for that viscosity. They would have reason to keep that admission under wraps because it would mean they are prematurely wearing the engines of older cars that are getting 5/20 oil, regardless of climate or model year — instead of what these older Hyundais were designed to run on.

    Hmm… I guess it is time to see an independent mechanic who can tell me if my engine appears to be accumulating sludge. :confuse:
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    This is the first time I have ever heard of sludging in a Hyundai engine. I run 10W30 Castrol GTX in every Hyundai I have owned and have never had an issue. Our summers range from mid 70's at night to low 100's during the day. Our winters will rarely go below 30, and then never in the teens.

    Section 8, page 10, 2010 Elantra Touring Owners Manual:

    Recommended for maximum fuel economy, 5W20. "However, if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart."

    Which, in the chart just above that statement, call out 10W30 for temp ranges from 0 to 120+ degrees F, or 5W20 or 5W30 for temps ranging from -10 to 120+ degrees F.

    It was the same in my 2002 and 2005 Elantras. And the Hyundai Platinum Certified technician at my dealership stated that for our climate 10W30 is recommended, but 5W20 can be used. He was very clear about one thing, though: Castrol GTX or Valvoline only. Would not recommend any other brand.

    I figure it's Hyundai's owners manual publication, so if they say the 10W30 is good, that's what I will use. And I have used nothing but Castrol GTX since 1968 and have never, ever had and oil related engine failure nor sludging. The proof is in the pudding, or in this case, lack thereof. :D
  • lathan2lathan2 Member Posts: 1
    how do i remove the side marker reflector on a 01 elantra to change the bulb?
  • deribas1deribas1 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 04 Elantra with 86K, recently I noticed on hot days if I park in the sun the MIL will come on with code P 1723 and P 1529, input/output speed sensor and auto trans relay switch. If I park in the shade or it's cool out the light won't come on. Anyone else experience this? I'm not sure where this relay switch is, but could it be something that is getting stuck with the heat and swelling? Thanks for any info.
  • akx7akx7 Member Posts: 2
    edited July 2010
    Our 2002 Elantra GLS with about 35,000 miles overheated while driving along, with no warning. Car was towed to the shop that maintained the car all through since '02. They replaced the radiator, but the car continued to overheat. Head gasket was replaced next, and now damage to the engine block is suspected to be the cause of the problem (head assembly checked out okay).

    Question is if it is worth spending the 3400 or so on the engine. Seems like the car is fragile enough that it would be a bad bet to sink more money into it.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    edited July 2010
    If you have owned the car since new, it is still covered under the powertrain warranty. Check with Hyundai re coverage of the engine block. If that was the cause of the problem, you can make a claim on the warranty. But if the cause really is "damage", as you said, and not a defect, that would not be covered.

    If that doesn't apply, you could look for a salvage engine. The car isn't worth much more than $3400.
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    There was an issue several years ago with thermostats in some Elantras. Upon failure, the engine would suffer sudden and extreme overheating. These were covered by Hyundai under the 10/100K warranty to the original owner.

    I would strongly suggest you get the dealer involved right away. There will likely be an issue with reimbursement since the original diagnosis and repair was not performed by a dealer. I assume the shop you mentioned was not a Hyundai dealer as they would have known immediately that the thermostat should be investigated.

    Regarding the fragility of the '02 Elantra, no. The little buggers are tough, but I know of several that suffered blown head gaskets due to the thermostat issue. The 2.0L engine that Hyundai uses (and still uses in the 2010, but with CVVT) is very durable.
  • perno13perno13 Member Posts: 6
    I have a 2002 Elantra GT and as jlflemmons mentioned, I had a thermostat problem that caused the car to overheat quickly back around 2006 or so. Got the thermostat replaced for about $100 and it's ran perfectly since then. I'm starting to have some leaking from the engine block maybe (I'm not a car guy, not sure if I'm using the right term), but I'm told that's a pretty simple fix (another $100) to replace a gasket.

    I'm loving this little bugger, I'm around 136k miles, about to replace my timing belt for the 2nd time since I did it so early the first time (around 55k miles, guy talked me into it).
  • akx7akx7 Member Posts: 2
    The shop (not Hyundai dealer) checked this, and in this case the thermostat was okay. Hyundai did refuse coverage under the warranty claiming that the problem was caused due to damage. Seems kind of unreasonable since no warning lights or indications of a problem were seen before this incident.
  • likalika57likalika57 Member Posts: 2
    with 167 pages, I just don't have the heart to go back 10 years!!! LOL!

    I have a 2005 Elantra that I love, and the husband that I loved recently passed away, leaving me to take care of lots of things that I never took care of before, including the car. Recently, as I get the car to 60, it starts to vibrate, for lack of a better word. The steering wheel vibrates as if I'm on a road that needs some repair.

    Before I take it in to be looked at...any thoughts about what I should be listening to the dealer say?

    I live in MA where we are in the midst of a "discussion" about who should be doing repair and warranty work, so I definitely have to take it to the dealer to at least get an "opinion" and am happy to take it somewhere else for a second opinion.

    Any help is much appreciated.

    Lika
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    The good news is, this could be an easy and cheap problem to fix. The 2001-6 Elantras are very sensitive to wheel balance. If they are not balanced carefully, you can get exactly the symptoms you described. What I recommend is, take the car to a good tire shop that has a Hunter wheel balancing machine. (Your Hyundai dealer may not have this, but you can ask them.) They seem to do the best job correcting this issue on the Elantra. Then be sure to test-drive the car after the wheels are balanced, and bring it back right away if the "shimmy" (as it's called) is still there.

    On my 2004 Elantra, the current tires are not great quality and it takes some care to balance them. The shop where I got the tires, Discount Tire (a chain), sometimes takes 2 tries to get the balance just right. They have the Hunter machine. But they did eliminate the shimmy that appeared when I put this 2nd set of tires on four years ago, and since then.
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    Lika, first and foremost, I am sorry for your loss.

    Secondly, backy is right on about the balance. The little Elantra's are wonderful cars, but they do like to have their tires balanced just so. If your dealer thinks they can balance the tires, you might let them try. Or just ask them where they send their "trouble cars" than need special attention for wheel balance.

    Let us know how it turns out.

    Jim
  • likalika57likalika57 Member Posts: 2
    thanks so much for your answer. i think we have a discount tire (i'll consult the internet) so i will try that first (thanks to backy, too).

    i will let you both know how it turns out.

    ah, so tough to be so young, so beautiful, and so dumb about my car! LOL! only one of those is true!

    lika.
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    Well, you were smart enough to ask us for help, so we will go with beautiful.

    ;)
  • jayessjayess Member Posts: 59
    Can anyone recommend a source for replacement glass for GLS and best way to install? The glass cracked when my daughter 'got too close to...something'. The heating element, back and wiring appear to be intact and I've put clear packing tape over the glass to keep it from falling out and pushed it back into place on the black placstic base on the housing. It's working so far. Dealer wants $82something plus tax, Advance Auto has a special order for $160, hundai parts on line and jc whitney don't seem to have just the glass - any suggestions would be welcome.
  • hyundaiprobshyundaiprobs Member Posts: 3
    i have a 2001 hyundai elantra, and i have a shimmy problem. when i do around 70-80 mph on the high way it has a good vibration to it. i have changed the tires, the cvs joint, the bearings, both rodors, ball joints, and had them balanced and alliened. also i found out that it shakes with the tires off. I jack the car up and took the tires off and ran it and it still had a shimmy with the front end. Im starting to think that its internal, not with the tires something to do with the front end.. any ideas on what else could be the problem
  • jlflemmonsjlflemmons Member Posts: 2,242
    Check with some of the automotive windshield outfits in your area. Several around here will also do mirrors, and may actually come out cheaper that doing it yourself.
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