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Medium sized car model made by Hyundai since 1985

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key fob not recongized after car sitting with dead battery

2011 Hyundai Sonata Car sitting for long period. New car battery was installed, new battery in key fob. Car shows no key detected. Will not work on door locks
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Door Locks problem

my car is a Hyundai Sonata 2013 GLS, I've been having a little issue with my doors locks, it seems to try to work, I can see some movement in the rear passenger doors, the driver's locks and unlocks ...
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Coolant is decreasing (Sonata 2015)

I am in a weird situation. When I drive my car inside the city then the coolant in the reservoir is decreasing but when I am on highway then it remains same. For example yesterday I drove around 150 ...
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2008 Sonata starter signal connector replacement

When working on a starter I've found that signal connector locking tab was broken. I would like to find a replacement, de-pin the broken connector and insert pins into the new one, avoiding pig tails ...
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My 2012 Sonata having hard start problem

Pls my Hyundai sonata 2012 is giving me hard start issue sometimes it starts but as soon as I off the engine it will take another 30mins to start again. Right now the car is not coming on sometimes I ...
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Should I install a pair of roof racks on a car that does not explicitly support them?

I had bought this pair of roof racks thinking a had a Hyundai Sonata 2012, but I misremembered and its actually a Sonata 2015. The fitting guide does not explicitly mention Sonata 2015 under its ...
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My 2014 Hyundai Sonata Limited stalled/died when turned right after a stop sign

The Sonata has automatic transmission. It happened a few times: when I stopped then turned right, the car suddenly stalled with engine still running. But I was able to continue to drive. It was pretty ...
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Engine overheating while temp gauge is normal, malfunction ECU due reverse battery connection

A week ago my 2.4L 2009 sonata started transmission shifting problems and the mechanics told me replace the transmission fluid. The mechanics removed the battery and and started flushing transmission ...
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2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 Stalled wont start drains battery

I have a 2004 hyundai sonata that will not start. We have replaced the camshaft sensor, fuel pump, crankshaft sensor, the spark plugs get spark. Car will start but will not turnover, we know the ...
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Hyundai Sonata not filling up with gas all the way after fuel pump replacement

So about two months ago I replaced the fuel pump in my 2012 Hyundai Sonata gls. When I picked it up and went to get gas it filled up to one bar below full and wouldn’t take anymore gas. For the last ...
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2018 Sonata - When my a/c is on it blows out sudden burst of cold air for a few seconds then back to normal

I have a 2018 Sonata that when the A/C is on it has started blowing out sudden bursts of cold air. This only last for a few seconds then it goes back to normal. It will wait maybe a minute or two ...
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FUEL PUMP DIRECT CONNECTION ON HYUNDAI SONATA V6 1997

My Hyundai Sonata engine was just cranking. On suspecting it to be fuel system I connected the pump directly to a fuse that works with ignition on. It now starts and runs very well. What effect is ...
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Huyndai sonata 2012 engine misfires

I have Huyndai sonata 2012 GDI 2.4 cc The car starts just fine, but after few miles the engine misfires in the same cylinder, and when i stop the engine and run it again, the engine go back to normal ...
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2009 Hyundai Sonata sometimes kicks when switching to heavy gear while breaking

I have a very clean 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS that I bought June last year. It had around 59k on it back then and now has around 64k. I usually use it to commute relatively short distances in a small ...
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Replaced Cam Position Sensor, but car still won't start

2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS shut off and gave code P0340 after replacing the cam position sensor the car still wont start but the code is gone. The car shut off on my son in the church parking lot. I ran ...
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Sonata slow to start went inside it ran for around a 1/2 hr went outside and it stalled out,

Started Car went inside and returned 1/2 later its 5 degrees out the car stalled, the blower was still on and the car was still warm. All dashboard lights were on and so was the TPMS light with a ...
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Unstable car temperature

Note, I haven't gotten my car to the repairs yet cause I finish work around the time my mechanic closes his shop. Last night, while driving home 3/4 of the way (total of around 15~20 minutes to reach ...
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2018 Sonata Idle issue

I have a 2018 Sonata that has started to have a rough idle at times when in drive, stopped and with no HVAC on. I had to dealer, they stated there was a misfire and changed one plug and coil. This ...
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Alternator fuse keeps blowing, odometer keeps resetting and car won't start

I have an 06 Hyundai Sonata and I had my alternator replaced by a neighbor. Now my alternator fuse keeps blowing, my windows won't roll up, my car won't start, and the odometer reset to 0. What ...
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2005 Hyundai Sonata v6 won’t start, has compression, Fire, and crank

My car has been running fine and I stopped to get gas, put $40 in and it wouldn’t start back up. I did have the purge valve replaced after this because after getting gas every time it would be hard to ...
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Two problems, not sure if they're related. 2008 Hyundai Sonata RPM issue and starting problem

I have a 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L 4-speed automatic with 175k miles that's been taken care of it's whole life. Just yesterday as I was accelerating it got to about 23-2500 RPMs and it slightly jerked ...
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Hyundai Sonata 2012 Car starting problems

I am residing in UAE and it hot summer season here( 45 degree +). I have Hyundai Sonata 2012 model car. I am using this car for last 7 months. It was running fine till this summer. I am noticing ...
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Brand New 2018 Hyundai Sonata with rough idle

I have a brand spanking new 2018 Hyundai Sonata that as soon as I drove it off the lot I noticed it idles rough. Not horribly, but very noticeable. Not only do the RPM's drop a little but you can ...
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Sonata 2011 2.4 liter fuel filter location

Where is the fuel filter located for the 2011 Sonata 2.4 L? How do you change it?
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Car won't start following burning smell, low oil

This is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The car was running fine and I pulled into my friend's house and smelled something burning. I checked the oil and there was no oil so I put two quarts of oil and ...
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Hyundai Sonata EF (2002 - 2005) - P0335 CKPS Malfunction

Vehicle will not start. I have replaced the CKPS sensor with a used one, but it still brings back the code P0335. before I shell out cash for a brand new sensor. Am I on the right path? Here are my ...
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What is the proper scale to use when measuring infinite resistance

I have a Hyundai Sonata EF (2002 - 2005) model that has problems starting. The service manual says to ( see picture attached). What is the proper scale on the DMM to use to measure for infinite ...
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2001 Hyundai Sonata won't start dash lights work key reminder dings but wont crank at all

My 2001 Hyundai Sonata was starting fine went to kids volleyball game was there for 45 minutes went to leave put key in ignition My dash lights came on and the key reminder dinged....tried to turn the ...
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2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS emissions fail

I own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3L v6 and recently gave it for some repair work after which the car failed emissions test.The shop told me that the oxygen sensor and Catalyst Monitor are not ready ...
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What causes some herk and jerk while braking?

I'm having some sligt herk and jerk intermittently while braking in my 2010 Hyundai Sonata. Any ideas on possible causes? Thanks!
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Engine knocking, or......?

I've got a 2012 Sonata hybrid (93k miles) that's been making some intermittent engine noise. I can't hear it inside the car when I'm driving, but will hear it sometimes reverberating off of cars next ...
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2012 Sonata GLS won't turn on

I disconnected the battery to reset a check engine code, after connecting the battery to start the car the car won't start. The interior lights including the hazard light keep flashing for about 15 ...
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Hyundai Sonata 2004 2.7 Electrical Drop

When I turn on the heating for the saloon, it is ok, but when turning on heating for the front and defrost, the car almost gets turned off. I feel like the electricity is going down. What can be the ...
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Need help installing Pioneer car stereo in 2006 Hyundai Sonata (power antenna)

I have a 2006 Hyundai Sonata and am switching over my brand new radio from my old car. The radio I have is a Pioneer AVH-2800BS. According to Crutchfield (which I know and trust by heart!), it says "...
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How do I reset my display on the 2014 Sonata?

I have a 2014 Sonata and the display switched off. I am unable to use the rearview camera, the radio and the bluetooth connection. I had called the dealer who asked me to reset the display using a ...
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2002 Sonata that accelerates on its own and with braking seems like shift lockup. Also at a complete stop the car is still reving

I'm not sure if the crankshaft sensor failing, No CEL. My car did this last night. Ishut it off gave it dry gas topped off tranny fluid about 2ounces. Ran it and it was smooth, shifted normally no ...
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2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS won't start

My 2004 Hyundai Sonata will not start. This has happened a few times now but previously the car would crank, run for a short time and then cut off. We have had the fuel pump replaced as well as the ...
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Power Steering Failure - caused by cold? which fluid?

My power steering became very creaky, all of a sudden one cold, foggy night. The next morning, my power steering fluid was half the maximum level. By night, it was all empty. Clearly I have a leak. ...
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2007 Hyundai Sonata Automatic Key Won't Turn

This started before the steering wheel was locked, I locked it because I forgot what a locked steering wheel feels like and wasn't thinking too much. Had a LOT of time to wiggle the key before it was ...
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ac compressor pulley making noise [closed]

2006 hyundai sonata 6 cylinder ac compressor pulley is making noise how dangerous is it to drive ? Also is there a temporary fix i could do or is it possible to grease the ac compressor bearing in my ...
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External air mode smells bad [duplicate]

My Hyundai Sonata 2008 smells sour, when the air ventilation is set to external rather than internal. I always immediately turn it to internal air to avoid the smell. Where is the ventilation hole/...
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2015 Hyundai Sonata not accelerating

I recently purchased a 2015 Hyundai Sonata its only 2 months old and while driving on a freeway I was unable to accelerate. I was cruising at 65 mph and while trying to pass someone it just limped ...
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Which Car oil to use for Sonata 2004?

Which car oil should I use for Sonata 2004? How much and how often?
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Brakes slide when pressing on them

I own a 2001 Hyundai Sonata, and when I go press on my brakes, the car will slow down, but when I press down on them hard (for an immediate stop) they slide for some reason. Is this common? I've put ...
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Systems not in ready mode to pass emissions [duplicate]

i got a quick question. I own a 2001 Hyundai Sonata 4cyl with 180,000 miles. I have 3 monitors in not ready mode: EVAP O2S CAT I got a check engine line code for p0171, bank 1 system too lean. I ...
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Air Intake hose

I've searched all over the internet for something that would replicate my current Air Intake hose, sadly, i cannot find anything. I own a 01' Hyundai Sonata, 2.4L. When I blow smoke through it ( when ...
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Cleaning fuel injectors

I have a total of 4 fuel injectors in my hand, and was wondering how I'd go about cleaning them, and how to tell if they're any good. I do get a loss of mileage, and my engine hesitates a lot. And i ...
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2001 Hyundai Sonata System too lean

I own a 2001 Hyundai Sonata. Check engine light is on, and I'm getting an error code P0171, Bank 1 System too lean. I figured I'd start eliminating problems, so when I ran an ODB check, what I got was ...
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Where and how to find compatible OBD bluetooth adapter

I need a bluetooth OBD adapter compatible with Hyundai Sonata 2002 2.0 Automatic UK. I don't know much about cars and hence ending up asking for help. I would appreciate if someone can inform me where ...
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Engine died while driving and won't start again

I have a Hyundai Sonata 2002 automatic which has just broken down. What happened is that while driving the engine suddenly stopped and the check engine light turned on. I attempted to start the engine ...
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