HYUNDAI: Questions and answers

Hyundai Trajet 2004

The hazard warning lights are not working on my Hyundai Trajet - can anybody help me out?

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How about your turn signal light? If they are okay, try to check the hazard fuse located on the fuse panel under the steering wheel above the pedal. Just pulling out the cover, there is a chart fuses position behind the cover. If the hazard fuse and turn light is okay, try to open the center facia to check the hazard switch. Hope this helps - Andy from Indonesia

Hyundai Amica 2001

My Hyundai Amica will not go more than 30 miles an hour - does anyone know what the problem may be? The car is an automatic.

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I have a Hyundai XG30 and had a similar problem where there was virtually no power. My local Hyundai garage could not work out what was wrong with it. In the end, I went to a Renault garage and they worked out that the catalytic converter had broken up and was blocking the exhaust pipe inside the silencer box! I would suggest that this may be the possibility in your case as well! Good luck - Jeremy Hands from England

Hyundai Trajet 2003

We have a Hyundai Trajet that keeps cutting out. The engine light comes on, we have tried a new pump, also earth wire from battery to engine. We called The AA but they couldn’t tell us much because their system isn’t that advanced. We put a mini read in to see what it came up with and it was a code saying u0009. Any ideas where and what this problems is?

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Hi, I have a Hyundia Amica, the same happened to me. It was the ignition coil and they replaced my timing belt too. Hope this helps - Clare B from England

Hyundai Terracan 2005

I’m using a lot of water from the radiator, I don’t know where it going or leaking. Any ideas? (Diesel 2.9L)

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I hope the water is not entering the oil chambers, check this by checking the quality of oil. It should not be turning white. Otherwise the hoses lose water under pressure when the vehicle is running due to minor ruptuters. I have a Terracan, it is a wonderful beast. mosgate@yahoo.com - Parminder Singh from India

Hyundai Terracan 2004

Hi, I’m interested in buying a Hyundai Terracan. Could anyone tell me which make of engine powers it? Thanks.

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The Terracan comes in two versions, 2.9L straight 4cyl and 3.6L V6 I am using a 2.9L, 164 bhp version. It is a beautiful vehicle and I feel one with it when I drive it. The engine is 340 nm Torque and very responsive. mosgate@yahoo.com - Parminder Singh from India

Hyundai ix35 2010

I purchased a Hyundai ix35 2 litre 4x4 auto diesel premium late December 2010 and have covered just over 2,000 miles. In this time, the vehicle has failed to start on two occasions the vehicle being completely dead, the instrument cluster remaining blank and the remote locking system inoperative, I had to lock all doors manually. The first time this happened I contacted the rescue service who couldn’t reach me for at least two hours. Fortunately, I was parked in a shopping centre so my wife and I went for a snack. On returning to the vehicle after approx one hour, I pressed the remote and the doors unlocked. I realised the fault whatever it was had cleared and sure enough it had. The instrument cluster illuminated and the engine burst into life. I cancelled the call out and went straight back to the dealer, they asked me to leave the vehicle with them and gave me a courtesy car. They phoned me the following day to say no fault could be identifiedand that I must have done something wrong. They went on to say that if it reoccurred I should phone them. About four to five weeks later, the same thing happened and fortunately I was on my own drive. I phoned them as requested and they told me to get the vehicle to them the following day if it started. I tried restarting a number of times and after about two to three hours, as on the previous occasion, the fault had cleared itself. The vehicle has now been in the dealership for over a week and the fault cannot be identified, indeed the dealership gave the impreesion they do not believe me. I have another problem and I believe it is in some way connected. Every time I top up the fuel tank, the average MPG readout either resets itself to zero or to a random low number, there is no consistency. I have been told this is normal with the ix35, if this were normal it would always reset to zero. I don’t believe this is normal, as far as I am concerned it will only change to zero when you press and hold the reset button. I believe there is a connection because when the failures to start occur the average MPG returns to zero and the display changes from average MPG to (Trip ’A’). Can anyone throw some light on this and has anyone else experienced a similar occurrence? (2 litre 4x4 auto diesel premium)

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Have you fixed the problem? Does the radio reset itself also? - Wayne Garraway from New Zealand

We are experiencing exactly the same problem - sometimes the car will not lock and other times cannot even get in. It has happened approx four times since purchasing two months ago. It is booked into the garage tomorrow - their initial comment was that it may be a motor needs replacing. I will update you once know more - Sooz from Staffordshire

Hyundai ix35 2010

I have recently purchased a new ix35 2L 4x4 auto Diesel and every time I add fuel, the average MPG resets itself to either zero or a random low number. The handbook clearly states that to reset the computer, the trip must be held in for 2 seconds. As far as I am concerned adding fuel should not cause the computer to reset. Yet I am told by the Hyundai dealer that this is normal. I find this hard to believe.

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I have the same problem with a reset of the mpg on refueling. I have the additional gremlin of an occasional reset when simply starting the car... ix35 2l diesel - Mike from England

Hyundai Terracan 2004

Does a Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRD bend valves?

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Inlet/outlet engine valves tend to bend in case the timing belt snaps away or turns loose to change the timing order. A periodic check is most recommended for all diesel engines - Parminder Singh from India

Hyundai Terracan

Can anyone tell me if the Terracan has a selectable differential lock?

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No, it does not have a selectable, it has two wheel drive four wheel drive high which must be selected below fifty miles per hour and it has four wheel drive low whitch must be selected when the car is stopped. I have driven a Terracan for 5 years now and have never been stuck in mud or snow and that’s in 4 wheel drive high. It does not like dry roads when it’s in four wheel drive but can hit speeds of 100 mph in two wheel easy, and tows well. In 4 wheel low all four wheels lock up and if you get stuck. The mud or snow must be up to your windscreen, don’t believe all the rubbish you hear about them, it’s not true. I know, I have driven different makes of 4x4 and I have owned a G wagon and the Terracan is right up there with the best. It’s old school, it’s Korean company owned by Mitsubishi. Take another careful look at the shape off the car, it looks like a Shogun. Ta ta the noo - Steven Smith from Mid-Lothian (Edinburghshire)

Hyundai Amica 2002

I have no power and have lost all igntion and lights. I tried jump starting with no luck and I had all the fuses checked - they are all OK. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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It sounds very much like the battery, most suppliers have tools to test them. Could be broken down cells, if so you will need to replace it. I am told that the battery for the Amica is a bit of a one off, so do not expect to find a budget price one. But make sure you have correct battery for car - Ken Fowles from England

Hyundai Terracan 2004

Hi, is anyone able to tell me how many door/ignition keys come with a 2004 Terracan and is there a master read one? Thank you.

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Two keys - Ron Dalton from England

Don’t lose a key - they’re over £200 to replace - Paul Eslick from Lancashire

Hyundai Trajet 2005

Does anyone have trouble towing with this car?

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No, it tows beautifully. May feel a bit bouncy if you have a heavy nose weight but that is due to the soft rear suspension and does not cause any problem - James Dell from Bedfordshire

Hyundai Terracan 2004

I have a 2004 2.9 diesel auto and love it only I’m only getting 18mpg. Is this normal? It is serviced regularly.

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No. I get 25mpg and I do not drive it carefully. A mixture of on/off road/motorway/A roads. It does drop a lot if all I do is running around town. Interestingly it does not seem to drop when towing so it makes good use of the torque and power - James Dell from Bedfordshire